Who Was Beverly D Angelo Married To

Alright, pull up a chair and grab your latte. Today, we’re diving into a relationship history that’s more twisty than a pretzel at a county fair. We’re talking about Beverly D’Angelo, the queen of classic 80s comedies, the woman who made us all want a “Vacation” with her as Chevy Chase’s wife. But off-screen, her love life was a wild ride, full of rock stars, Hollywood hotshots, and one very unexpected relationship that still makes people gasp.

Let’s start with the headline, because that’s what everyone Googles at 2 AM. The most famous marriage of Beverly D’Angelo was to Don Simpson, the legendary and infamous Hollywood producer. Yes, that Don Simpson—the one who co-ran Paramount and produced blockbusters like “Top Gun” and “Flashdance.” They tied the knot in 1981, and it was the kind of marriage that sounds like a drug-fueled rollercoaster designed by a madman.

Don Simpson was not your typical husband. He was a Hollywood mogul who lived like a Roman emperor on a bender. Beverly once described their life as a “non-stop, 24-hour party,” which is a polite way of saying they probably didn’t do a lot of grocery shopping. Their marriage lasted barely three years—a blink of an eye in Hollywood, but long enough for her to escape with some wild stories she’s never fully told.

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Detour

After the Simpson divorce, Beverly didn’t slow down. She had a long, on-again, off-again romance with Lorenzo Lamas, the “Falcon Crest” heartthrob. Yes, that Lorenzo Lamas, the man with the hair that could rival a panther’s sleekness. They were engaged for a hot minute in the mid-80s, but it fizzled, probably because their combined hair volume would have broken a church roof.

But wait—here’s where it gets juicy. In the late 80s, Beverly fell hard for Neil Young. Yes, the Neil Young, the iconic rock star with the voice of a rusty angel. They had a passionate, secret relationship that lasted for years. She even moved to a ranch in northern California to be near him. It’s a strange pairing: the upbeat comedy actress and the grizzled, soulful singer of “Heart of Gold.” But Beverly has said he was “the love of my life” on several occasions. So imagine that—Beverly D’Angelo, fixing a tractor with Neil Young on a Tuesday.

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The Plot Twist No One Saw Coming

Now, for the part that will make you spill your coffee. In 1997, Beverly began a relationship with Al Pacino. Yes, the Al Pacino. “Hoo-ah!” And this wasn’t just a fling. They were together for seven years. She gave birth to twins—fraternal twins, a boy and a girl—in 2001. Al Pacino, the intense method actor from “The Godfather,” became a dad to babies with Beverly D’Angelo, the silly mom from “National Lampoon’s Vacation.”

Let that sink in. Imagine the bedtime stories: Pacino staring gravely into a crib, saying, “You want your bottle? You can’t handle the bottle!” And Beverly probably dancing around in a turkey costume from that classic Thanksgiving episode. Their relationship was kept incredibly private—no red carpets, no interviews. They were just two intense artists raising twins in a bubble of green juice and acting exercises.

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They split in 2003, but here’s the kicker: they remained close friends. So close, in fact, that when Beverly attended the Oscars years later, she walked the red carpet with Al Pacino as his date. Yes, the ex-girlfriend and mother of his children. That’s a level of maturity most of us can only dream of—or a deeply confusing arrangement that only two A-list actors could manage.

So, Who Was She Married To?

To recap for your trivia night: Beverly D’Angelo was married to Don Simpson for three wild, decadent years. That’s it. One husband. The other big relationships—Neil Young, Lorenzo Lamas, Al Pacino—were serious, long-term, and sometimes produced children, but no legal papers were signed. She’s a woman who never needed a ring to have a major impact on Hollywood’s male elite.

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Here’s a surprising fact to drop at parties: Despite being the mother of Pacino’s twins, she never married him. She’s said she didn’t want to get married again after Don Simpson. She chose relationships over marriage. And honestly? Good for her. She avoided the lawyers and kept the good stories.

So next time you watch “Christmas Vacation” and see Aunt Bethany (RIP) or cheer for Clark Griswold’s wife, Ellen, remember this: Behind that perfect 80s mom hair is a woman who once whispered sweet nothings to Neil Young and negotiated diaper changes with Al Pacino. She’s not just a sitcom wife; she’s a living legend of romantic chaos, and we are all blessed to be along for the ride.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go listen to “Harvest Moon” and watch “Scarface” back-to-back. That’s what Beverly would want.