Pattie Boyd Net Worth

What Is Pattie Boyd's Net Worth?

Pattie Boyd is a renowned English model, author, and photographer with a net worth of $2 million. Boyd began her modeling career in 1962, gracing international cities with her presence. By the end of the 1960s, she had appeared on the cover of 'Vogue' and started writing a column in '16' magazine. In 1964, Boyd met her first husband, George Harrison, on the set of 'A Hard Day's Night.' After dating for a brief period, the couple married in 1966, with Paul McCartney serving as one of Harrison's best men. However, their marriage ended in divorce in 1977, influenced by Boyd’s 1973 affair with Ronnie Wood and Harrison's multiple infidelities.

Barely two years later, Boyd married Eric Clapton in 1979. Clapton's album 'Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs' was inspired by his longing for the then-married Boyd. Despite their romantic beginnings, Boyd and Clapton's marriage ended in divorce in 1988 due to Clapton’s alcoholism and infidelities. Boyd’s autobiography, 'Wonderful Today' in the UK and 'Wonderful Tonight: George Harrison, Eric Clapton, and Me' in the US, was published in 2007 and debuted at #1 on 'The New York Times' Best Seller list. Her photography exhibits, predominantly featuring George Harrison and Eric Clapton, have been displayed worldwide.

Early Life

Born Patricia Anne Boyd on March 17, 1944, in Taunton, England, Pattie Boyd was the daughter of Diana and Colin 'Jock' Boyd. She spent her childhood in West Lothian, Scotland, and Guildford, Surrey. After her father was discharged from the Royal Air Force, the family moved to Nairobi, Kenya in 1948. Boyd attended the Nakuru School as a boarder. A pivotal moment came when she discovered during a school break that her parents had divorced. Her mother later married Bobbie Gaymer-Jones, moving the family to England. Boyd attended multiple schools, including East Grinstead's St Agnes and St Michael Convent Boarding School and St Martha's Convent in Hertfordshire. She passed three GCE O levels in 1961, moved to London at 17, and began working as a trainee beautician at Elizabeth Arden's Bond Street salon. It was there that a client suggested Boyd try modeling, launching her phenomenal career.

Career

Pattie Boyd's modeling career took off in 1962 in Paris and London. She was a regular feature in magazines like 'Vanity Fair,' the UK version of 'Vogue,' and French 'Elle.' Her appearance as a schoolgirl in the Beatles' 1964 movie 'A Hard Day's Night' was a turning point, not just in her career but also in her personal life as it led to her meeting George Harrison. Boyd's relationship with Harrison catapulted her modeling career, leading to more photoshoots and commercial work, including campaigns for L'Oréal's Dop shampoo.

Boyd also penned a column titled 'Patti's Letter from London' for the American magazine '16.' In 1968, she and her sister Jenny opened the London boutique Jennifer Juniper. Boyd's career continued to flourish in the early '70s as she made several appearances on the cover of British 'Vogue.' An avid photographer, she joined the Royal Photographic Society and started capturing iconic images of musicians.

In 2005, the San Francisco Art Exchange hosted Boyd's photo exhibition 'Through the Eye of a Muse,' featuring images of George Harrison and Eric Clapton. The exhibition traveled to cities such as London, Dublin, Sydney, Toronto, and Almaty. Another notable exhibition, 'Yesterday and Today: The Beatles and Eric Clapton,' was showcased at the National Geographic Headquarters in Washington, D.C., in 2011. Additionally, in 1991, Boyd co-founded SHARP (Self Help Addiction Recovery Program) with Ringo Starr's wife, Barbara Bach.

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Personal Life

Pattie Boyd's personal life has been as colorful as her career. She met George Harrison in March 1964 while still in a relationship with photographer Eric Swayne. After ending her relationship with Swayne, she went on her first date with Harrison. The couple moved in together in 1964 in Harrison's home, Kinfauns, in Esher, Surrey. Their engagement was announced on Christmas Day in 1965, followed by their wedding on January 21, 1966. Boyd and Harrison embraced a lifestyle of vegetarianism, yoga, and Eastern mysticism; they even visited India to study under Ravi Shankar and joined Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s Spiritual Regeneration Movement.

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In March 1969, Boyd and Harrison were arrested for cannabis possession. By the early '70s, their marriage was strained due to Harrison's dedication to the Hare Krishna movement and their inability to conceive. Boyd's affair with Ronnie Wood and Harrison's numerous infidelities, including an affair with Ringo Starr's wife Maureen, led to their separation in 1974 and eventual divorce in 1977.

Eric Clapton was also a significant figure in Boyd's life. Despite his friendship with Harrison, Clapton's love for Boyd led him to write the iconic album 'Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs.' After a prolonged and tumultuous courtship, Boyd married Clapton in 1979. However, Clapton's addiction to alcohol and abusive behavior led to the dissolution of their marriage. The couple divorced in 1988, and Boyd continued to struggle with the emotional aftermath of both of her high-profile marriages.

Pattie Boyd found love again in 1991 with Rod Weston, a property developer. The couple married in April 2015 in London. Boyd's impact on rock music and pop culture remains undisputed, having inspired some of the most memorable songs of the 20th century and championed a successful career in modeling and photography.