Age is just a number, especially in Hollywood, and over the years, many of our favorite celebrities have proven that these numbers mean nothing. Time and time again, we have seen stars with incredibly large age gaps thriving and we sure could learn a thing or two from them including Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler and his girlfriend.
The rockstar is currently in a relationship with Aimee Preston, a much younger woman whom he has been with for nearly seven years. In that time, we have seen the 73-year-old happy and wholesomely in love. From red carpet appearances to sweet social media posts, there is no saying to how much Tyler and Preston love each other. What, then, are some noteworthy facts about their romance? Read on to find out.
9 Preston Started Out As His Assistant
After high school, Preston enrolled at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) to earn a degree in Musical Theatre. Upon her graduation from the academy, she started working as a personal assistant for celebrities. Preston started off her career working with Donald Trump. Following this, she worked with Victoria Beckham where she further gained experience in fashion designing and business. It was after she stopped working with Victoria Beckham that Aimee landed a job with Steven Tyler.
8 They Have A 39-Year Age Gap Between Them
Tyler, famous for being the lead Aerosmith rocker, is 39 years older than his girlfriend but that doesn’t seem to affect their relationship. Despite fans constantly raising eyebrows about the massive age difference, Tyler and Aimee have learned to shut out outside noise and enjoy their relationship.
7 They Have Both Been Married In The Past
Before meeting each other and starting their fairytale love story, both Aimee and Tyler had been married. Tyler was first married to actress and model Cyrinda Foxe whom he started dating in 1977 and tied the know with the following year. Their union was however plagued by abuse, leading to a very bitter divorce. Steven would later fall in love again, this time, with fashion designer Teressa Barrick whom he married in 1988. The union lasted several years until 2006 when their divorce was finalized.
Aimee was reportedly previously married to Scott Shachter, a talent agent. Details of the failed marriage have, however, remained hidden so it remains unclear how it started and ended.
6 Rumors Of Their Romance Started Circulating In 2014
Steven Tyler and Aimee Preston first sparked relationship rumors in 2014 with fans struggling to come to terms with how far apart they were in age. While the couple did not acknowledge the rumors at the time, it was only about a year later that they went public with their romance.
5 Tyler And Aimee Fueled The 2014 Rumors
The media might spring up new speculations often, but Tyler and Aimee were not completely blindsided when rumors of their romance started circulating in 2014. Prior to that, the pair has been spotted vacationing at different locations. First was Maui where they enjoyed the beautiful Hawaiian weather before going on many more private romantic trips.
4 The Couple Made Their Relationship Public In 2016
After years of speculation, Aimee and Tyler went public with their relationship when they attended Elton John’s annual Oscar Viewing Party for the Elton John AIDS Foundation on February 28, 2016. According to E News!, the two tried really hard not to look like a couple but failed as a picture of them holding hands was later published.
3 They Love PDA
Since confirming their relationship, Tyler and Aimee have proven that they are not afraid to show love to each other despite controversies surrounding their rather wide age gap. The adorable couple often make public appearances together, share photos of each other online, and ultimately continue to melt hearts.
2 They Reportedly Live Together
As of 2016, Tyler and Preston were reportedly living together in Los Angeles. They had also previously lived together in Nashville. It is unsure whether the couple currently lives together or not.
1 Aimee Gets Along With The Singer’s Kids
Tyler is not only a successful rockstar, the singer is also a proud father to four kids: a son and three daughters. He welcomed his first daughter, actress Liv Tyler, in 1977 during a brief relationship with Bebe Buell. His second daughter Mia Tyler was born the following year on December 22, 1978. His youngest kids Chelsea and Taj were born in 1989 and 1991 respectively.
And while Aimee is clearly close in age to them, Steven’s kids fully approve of the pair’s relationship. In the years since confirming their romance, Aimee and Steven have been seen making public appearances with the singer’s children. It has also become quite common to see them leaving lovely comments under the couple’s social media posts. We might not know a lot of things but we do know this: Aimee is loved by her family!