Introduction
At 74 Years Old, Phil Collins Confesses: “She Was the Love of My Life!”
In a rare and heartfelt interview in 2025, legendary musician Phil Collins, now 74 years old, opened up about one of the most personal chapters of his life — love, loss, and the woman he still considers “the love of his life.” Known for his emotionally raw lyrics and deeply personal ballads, Collins has always worn his heart on his sleeve through his music. But in this recent revelation, he took it a step further, sharing something fans had long speculated about but never confirmed.
Speaking with a respected UK publication, Collins was asked about the inspiration behind some of his most iconic love songs — “Against All Odds,” “One More Night,” and “You’ll Be in My Heart.” Without hesitation, he responded with sincerity:
“It was always her. No matter what happened in my life, no one touched me the way she did. She was the love of my life.”
While Phil Collins didn’t mention her name directly during the initial part of the interview, many believe he was referring to Orianne Cevey, his third wife, with whom he had a long, complicated, and very public relationship. The couple first married in 1999 and had two sons, including Nic Collins, who later became his drummer. They divorced in 2008 in what was, at the time, one of the most expensive divorce settlements in British history. Surprisingly, they reunited in 2016 — only to split again a few years later under difficult circumstances involving legal battles and property disputes.
Despite the drama, Collins admitted in the interview that his feelings never fully disappeared.
“We had our ups and downs — too many, really — but something about her always stayed with me. It was love, in the most real and painful way.”
Friends close to the star have said that Collins has mellowed with age, and he has spent recent years reflecting on his past, mending relationships, and focusing on family. While his health has limited his public appearances, emotionally, he seems more open than ever.
When asked if he regretted how things ended, Collins said softly:
“I regret the hurt, I regret the miscommunication. But I don’t regret loving her. Not for a second.”
Fans across the world were touched by this confession. Social media buzzed with clips and quotes from the interview, and longtime listeners of Collins’ music said it brought new meaning to many of his older songs. Some even speculated that a final memoir or documentary might be in the works, capturing the full scope of his life’s journey — not just as a musician, but as a man who loved deeply and lived fully.
In 2025, Phil Collins may no longer be filling stadiums, but his words still carry enormous emotional weight. His confession wasn’t just about lost love — it was a reminder that behind the fame, behind the music, is a man with a heart that never stopped beating for someone who once held it.