Although it was difficult, their well-known marriage endured for over eight years. “I really loved Tommy—well, for a short time,” Heather said. I did my best.
In 1993, their partnership ended in divorce, but Heather soon fell in love again. Heather married Bon Jovi lead guitarist Richie Sambora only a year after she and Tommy Lee were divorced.
Their brief affair started when they were on a Melrose Place public relations trip and ended with two weddings, one in Paris and one in New Jersey.
Heather highlighted how Richie’s parents’ personality complimented one another by describing him as “really grounded, really family-oriented, and very close to his parents.”
In 1997, the couple had their daughter, Ava. Despite her parents’ notoriety, Ava, who was often on stage at Bon Jovi concerts as a youngster, developed into a successful and well-rounded person.
Even though Heather and Richie seemed to have a wonderful relationship, there were whispers of conflict, especially around whether or not they should have a second child.
