Patricia ‘Patty’ Smyth is a singer and songwriter who is also the wife of legendary tennis player John McEnroe.
| Born on | June 26, 1957 |
| Born in | New York City, New York, USA |
| Age | 67 |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Children | 3 daughters – Ruby, Anna, and Ava. |
| Married | Yes |
| Husband | John McEnroe |
| Height | 1.70 meters |
| Net Worth | $120 million approx. |
Patty Smyth: Personal Life
Patty Smyth was born on June 26, 1957, in New York City, New York, USA. Her mother worked as a trapeze artist and one-time manager for legendary rock ‘n’ roll guitarist Link Wray. She also ran several famous nightclubs in Greenwich Village.
When Patty Smyth was just 5 years old, she was fascinated by songs and loved to sing. By the time she was 7 years old, Smyth began taking singing lessons. She went to a local high school and practised both her acting and singing skills over there.
Smyth performed for the first time on stage at the age of 15 at New York’s Folk City. She worked as a waitress in a steak house to support herself.
Patty Smyth Career
In 1981, she joined the rock band, Scandal, which became quite popular after releasing their self-titled debut EP in 1982. Their first full-length album – “The Warrior” was released in 1984 and it was also appreciated immensely by the fans.
Patty began her solo career after the dissolution of Scandal in the mid-1980s. Before starting her solo career though, she rejected an offer to join a band named Van Halen as she was pregnant In 1987, she released her first solo album – “Never Enough”.
She secured a hit record via a duet with Don Henley of the Eagles, titled ” Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough”. This peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified gold for sales of 500,000.
Smyth co-wrote the 1994 song “Look What Love Has Done” along with James Ingram and it was included in the soundtrack of a feature film named Junior. The song got nominated for a Grammy and an Academy Award. The category for nomination in the Grammy Award was Best Song Written for Visual Media while the Academy Award nomination was for Best Original Song.
In 2004, she reunited with Scandal. VH1 recruited Smyth and the remaining members of Scandal for a Bands Reunited episode. They debuted their first single as a band on January 17, 2009, after over 24 years, in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
Patty Smyth Relationship with John McEnroe
Smyth was married to Richard Hell in 1985-86 before meeting John McEnroe. She has a daughter named Ruby from her marriage with Richard.
Smyth and McEnroe met in 1993 and gave birth to their daughter Anna in 1995. The star couple tied the knot in 1997. They went on to have another daughter who they named Ava. Smyth and McEnroe live in a duplex in Manhattan.
Patty Smyth Net Worth
As of 2024, Patty Smyth has an estimated net worth of $120 million (approx.). Patty continues to earn through ads and sponsorship deals. Patty Smyth has not worked on albums or singles since 2020, but she still remains a popular name in the industry.
Some FAQs about Patty Smyth
Patty Smyth was part of a rock band known as Scandal.
Patty Smyth is married to tennis legend John McEnroe.
Patty Smyth’s zodiac sign is Cancer.
Patty Smyth has three daughters – Ruby, Anna, and Ava.
Patty Smyth is 1.70 meters tall.
Patty Smyth was born on June 26, 1957.
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