by Pink: Keeping it Real in Love and Marriage
Pink and Carey Hart have been together for over 15 years, through ups and downs that most celebrity couples never show to the public. But Pink is known for her authenticity—she doesn’t sugarcoat the hard parts of life or relationships. Through it all, their love and commitment to each other has endured. Here’s a closer look at Pink and Carey’s real love story.
The Early Years
Pink, whose real name is Alecia Beth Moore, met motocross racer Carey Hart in 2001 at the X Games in Philadelphia. “I was very taken with him right away,” Pink told People magazine. “He was very handsome and charming.” But Hart, who had dated many models and actresses, wasn’t easily impressed. “I wasn’t blown away by her,” he admitted. “She’s just a regular girl.”
Despite the lackluster first meeting, Pink pursued Hart. She began showing up at his races and events to cheer him on. Eventually her persistence paid off. “We started talking and hanging out,” said Hart. “Next thing you know, we were dating.”
Their early years seemed like a whirlwind romance. They married in Costa Rica in 2006 after dating for about 5 years. But behind closed doors, things were more complicated. Pink has said she struggled with her own insecurities in the relationship, as well as Hart’s bad boy reputation. “I was constantly questioning everything—Is he going to leave? Is he going to cheat?” she told Redbook.
The Breakup
In February 2008, after two years of marriage, Pink and Hart announced they were separating. The singer blamed their young age (they married when she was 26 and he was 30), as well as the stress of maintaining a long-distance relationship while pursuing their careers.
But there were also rumors of infidelity on Hart’s part, which he later acknowledged. “I love Pink, but I wasn’t faithful to her,” he told Esquire. “I was a dirtbag.” The breakup played out very publicly in the tabloids, with reports of arguments, divorce filings, and attempts at reconciliation.
By late 2008, the divorce was finalized. Pink was understandably devastated. “He was the love of my life,” she told Rolling Stone. “I was as low as I’ve ever been.” She poured her heartbreak into her album Funhouse, writing songs like “Please Don’t Leave Me” about the split.
Reconciliation and Renewed Commitment
In 2009, Hart began pursuing Pink again, hoping for another chance. “I realized I had lost the best thing that ever happened to me,” he said. Pink was wary, but agreed to slow dates to rebuild trust. By 2010, they were back together and remarried in a small ceremony in Costa Rica.
Since reconciling, Pink and Hart have spoken openly about the work that went into saving their marriage. “It took us a long time to get back to the place where we were, but we had to go through hell to get there,” said Pink. Hart echoed that sentiment: “It was a long road of earning her trust back.”
They also sought counseling to address the issues that led to infidelity and insecurity in the first place. “We got to the root of everything,” said Pink. “Our therapist told us, ‘You have to find a way to be completely honest with each other.'”
Building a Family
In 2011, Pink gave birth to their first child, daughter Willow. She’s said that becoming a mom made her appreciate Hart even more. “Seeing Carey with our daughter, that’s what made me go, ‘I love this man. He’s going to be an amazing father,'” she told Redbook.
In 2016, they welcomed son Jameson. Having children together further strengthened their bond after the rough patches of the past. “Our family is the greatest thing we’ve ever done,” Hart gushed to People.
Pink has spoken about how Hart stepped up as a hands-on father. “Carey’s been an amazing dad,” she told Ellen DeGeneres. “He’s really involved—he’s changed diapers, he gives the kids baths. It’s not just up to me.” Finding balance as working parents has taken effort and compromise, but their partnership shines through.
A Stronger Marriage Now
After over 15 years together through breakups and makeups, Pink and Hart exude a deep love and respect for one another. She says the hard times made them better able to weather challenges now. “Our relationship isn’t perfect, but we have learned how to apologize when we’re wrong,” she told Redbook.
They’ve also learned to accept each other fully, warts and all. As Pink told Hoda Kotb, “I love him even when I don’t like him very much.” And Hart feels the same: “I’m crazy about my wife. She’s the best thing that ever happened to me.”
Their marriage is a testament to the rewards of facing problems head-on instead of sweeping them under the rug. With honesty, counseling, and a willingness to grow together, Pink and Hart have built the real and resilient love story they always wanted. While fame often obscures the true nature of celebrity relationships, their longevity and vulnerability in sharing both the highs and lows serve as inspiration. Through it all, they’ve proven that with commitment and hard work, love can last.
