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Melanie Hamrick Prioritizes Privacy Amid Mick Jagger Engagement
Melanie Hamrick, engaged to rock icon Mick Jagger, emphasizes the importance of maintaining privacy despite her partner’s fame. Hamrick, 37, values her personal life and prefers to keep it separate from the public eye. She spoke to Us Weekly at the NYC Ballet Spring Gala on May 8, highlighting why she guards her family life closely.
“I think family is so personal, and it’s a bubble,” Hamrick stated, emphasizing the need for discretion. Sharing some aspects of life is acceptable, but complete transparency can diminish allure, similar to how mystery enhances ballet, she explained.
Maintaining Mystery in the Spotlight
The ballet performance included masks, underscoring the theme of mystery. When queried about what she keeps private as a public personality, Hamrick, a former ballet dancer, reiterated that her private life remains off-limits.
“I love the Kardashians, however I’m not as comfortable in public,” she added, noting her preference for privacy.
Engagement Details and Future Plans
Hamrick and Mick Jagger have largely kept their relationship private, despite the age gap. She verified their engagement in April, revealing Jagger proposed “two or three years” prior, as noted in an interview with Paris Match.
“Maybe one day we’ll marry, maybe not,” Hamrick commented. “We are so happy in our current life that I would be too afraid to change anything.”
How Their Romance Began
Jagger and Hamrick’s relationship began in 2014 following a Rolling Stones concert in Tokyo. She and fellow members of the American Ballet Theatre received tickets to the show. Despite a 44-year age difference, they started dating in 2015.
Addressing Age Difference
“Everyone’s going to have their opinion,” Hamrick mentioned to The Sunday Times in September 2024 regarding their age difference. She chooses to ignore outside perspectives and focus on personal happiness. “Am I happy? Yes. Are the people in my life happy? Yes. Am I hurting anyone? No. OK, they can mind their own business.”
Enjoying Life and Theme Parties
While uninterested in external opinions, Hamrick appreciates attending theme parties.
- She serves on the board of New York City Ballet and enjoys attending events.
- She previously danced with the American Ballet Theatre.
- The Spring Gala was “probably” the best theme party she has ever attended.
“It’s my first big theme party,” she concluded.