Katie Lee is a 27-year-old American author, chef and television food critic. Lee is also the third wife of singer-songwriter Billy Joel.
In June 2009, a representative for the Joels announced that Joel and Lee have decided to separate after nearly five years of marriage. Friends close to the couple speculate that the couple grew apart over time due to their 33-year age difference.NY Daily News: Billy Joel and wife Katie Lee split (June 17, 2009)
Cookbooks by Katie Lee
2008: The Comfort Table
2009: The Comfort Table: Everyday Occasions
Yigal Azrouel
Rumors have circulated that one cause of Joel and Lee's separation was 36-year-old Israeli fashion designer Yigal Azrouel. Azrouel has been seen escorting Lee to events on several occasions and some say that Azrouel has referred to Lee as "my girlfriend" when in private. A representative for the Joels has denied that the split has anything to do with Azrouel, saying that the Joels had simply "grown apart".NY Daily News: http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2009/06/17/2009-06-17_billy_joel_and_wife_katie_lee_split.html Billy Joel and wife Katie Lee split] (June 17, 2009)
References
Fast Facts
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Birth Name
Katherine Lee
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Married Name
Katie Lee Joel
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Born
September 14, 1981
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Birthplace
Milton, West Virginia
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Education
Graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 2003
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Degree
Bachelor's degree in English and Journalism
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Spouse
Billy Joel
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Married
On October 2, 2004 at Joel's home in Oyster Bay, Long Island
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Occupation
Author, chef, television food critic
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Separation
On June 17, 2009 Joel and Lee announced they were separating after nearly five years of marriage
