Ann C. Kelly is a New Jersey resident who made head lines when her husband, Arthur Kelly, named iconic rock singer Bruce Springsteen as "the other man" when he filed for divorce. Page Six reported on May 22, 2009, that according to the divorce papers, Authur made the claims in hopes of getting "hush money" from Springsteen. Ann is asking the judge to dismiss the affair claims and has reportedly countersued her husband for "extreme cruelty, irreconcilable differences, intentional infliction of emotional distress and frivolous litigation."Page Six: Flingsteen $hock (May 22, 2009)
Alleged Affair
When Arthur Kelly filed divorce papers on March 27, 2009, he claimed that his wife, Ann, "committed adultery with one Bruce Springsteen, who resides in Rumson, New Jersey, and Colts Neck, N.J., at various times and places too numerous to mention." As of April 9, 2009, neither Springsteen nor Ann Kelly had issued a statement regarding the alleged affair.NJ.com: Is Bruce Springsteen the Other Man (April 8, 2009)Arthur Kelly's attorney, Edward Fradkin, commented "the papers speak for themselves."NY Daily News: Bruce Springsteen Accused of Cheating (April 9, 2009)
Serial Cheater?
- This is not the first time Springsteen has been the target of rumors of an extra-marital affair. He allegedly cheated on his first wife, actress Julianne Phillips with his band mate and current wife, Patti Scialfa.NJ.com: Is Bruce Springsteen the Other Man (April 8, 2009)
- In 2006, Springsteen was once again involved in rumors of an affair when a published article claimed he an affair with a 9/11 New Jersey widow. Though Springsteen denied the report.Star: Bruce Springsteen Named As Other Man (April 8, 2009)
Ann Kelly News and Blogs
- Star Magazine: Bruce Springsteen Named As Other Man in Divorce Papers (April 8, 2009)
