Christine McVie's Husbands: The Star Was Married Twice but 'Never Found the Right Man' to Have Kids With

Christine McVie never had children when she married her first husband, John McVie, and later her second spouse, Eddy Quintela. Her music career and gender disparities played a role in why she never had kids.

Christine McVie's illustrious musical career had captivated her fans for decades, but her life outside of the glitz and glamour of the stage left them curious.

The fact that she was previously married to two different men who played huge roles in her legendary band and her decision not to pursue parenthood gained public interest.

Christine Anne Perfect, also known as Christine McVie, was born in Birmingham, England, on July 12, 1943. She was a singer, keyboardist, and songwriter who became famous as a band member of Fleetwood Mac before starting a solo career.

Sadly, after a long music career, the English artist passed away late last year following an ischaemic stroke shortly after she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.

Christine's death certificate and will reportedly read that the singer was diagnosed with "metastatic malignancy of unknown primary origin," which implied that the cancer had spread to different parts of her body without a known source.

The artist's love for music remained strong, but she had a challenging aspect of her life when it came to finding the right person to marry. It was evident in her two failed marriages.

Christine McVie's First Marriage to Fleetwood Mac Bassist John McVie Fell Apart Shortly after She Joined the Band

John Graham McVie was born in Middlesex, England, on November 26, 1945. Initially, he trained for nine months to become a tax inspector but later decided to pursue a career in music.

He gained recognition as a bass guitarist for Fleetwood Mac. Despite his successful career, John's life had its share of complexities. During his marriage to Christine, whom he married in 1968, they faced various challenges.

The couple's problems often got in the way of their work, causing tension and drama in the band. Former band member Stevie Nicks could attest to the duo's issues.

Stevie recalled that John had a drinking problem, which was the reason for his and Christine's split. John was aware of the issue, but none of the band members intervened to help him quit.

Meanwhile, Christine said she and John spent more time together than most couples. But as she remembered, it reached a point where she and John could not be in the same room together.

Christine explained that she could never have children, as her career had always superseded them.

While initially hesitant, Christine eventually came to terms with the fact that she and John could no longer be together. She and her husband ultimately divorced in 1976.

Christine believed that being together 24/7 while on the road, facing stressful situations, and dealing with excessive drinking and addiction made it impossible for them to work effectively in a band. She reflected:

"I dare say, if I hadn't joined Fleetwood Mac, we might still be together."

After the separation, John quickly remarried, but Christine was unfazed and even felt happy for him. He tied the knot with Julie Ann Reubens in 1978, and the couple has a daughter named Molly Elizabeth.

Christine McVie's Second Husband Eddy Quintela Helped Her Create Some Beautiful Songs for Fleetwood Mac

Like John, Christine also remarried. She eventually tied the knot with her second husband, musician Eddy Quintela in 1986. Unfortunately, Quintela reportedly passed away in 2020.

Very little is known about their relationship, except for their professional collaboration. According to an ADN article, Quintela was a Portuguese-born composer and keyboardist who co-wrote "Little Lies."

The mentioned track became one of Fleetwood Mac's hit singles in 1987, which played a pivotal role in making the album "Tango in the Night," one of the band's best-selling records.

In addition, Quintela collaborated with Christine on "Save Me," released in 1990. Although the couple divorced in 2003, he worked on Christine's 2004 solo album, "In the Meantime."

Christine McVie Didn't Have Kids Because Her Career Was Always in the Way

Christine and Stevie reflected on their time with the band, which drummer Mick Fleetwood founded, in an interview with The Guardian in 2013. Christine's candid responses highlighted the gender disparities in the rock industry.

Christine explained that she could never have children, as her career had always superseded them. She also pointed out that their male counterparts were free to have children without affecting their careers.

"And I never found the right man. Not through want of trying," Christine said. On the other hand, Stevie remarked that her lifestyle was too much for any man to handle, to which Christine agreed.

Christine added that it would be hard for a partner to deal with someone who was never home. Stevie also said it would be hard for a "chap" to accept their girlfriend or wife dashing off without being home to cook dinner.

Christine lived in a rural area in the south of England. After she retired from Fleetwood Mac and started a solo career, she rarely left her home. She passed away in November 2022 at the age of 79.

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