Paulina Porizkova recently opened up about her late husband, Ric Ocasek, in an emotional Instagram post. The model shared a rare throwback photo of the two embracing and reflected on the complicated kind of love that defined their decades-long relationship. She described it as a “selfish kind of love” that worked for years, even though deeper issues remained.
According to the Daily Mail, the couple’s marriage began in the mid-1980s when Porizkova was cast in The Cars’ music video for “Drive.” They married in 1989 and stayed together for nearly 30 years before divorcing in 2017. Ocasek died in 2019, but Porizkova has continued to speak openly about their life together.
A Relationship Built On Complex Needs
In her reflection, Paulina Porizkova said she often felt protective of Ric Ocasek, even though he was more than two decades older. She wanted to heal “the little scared boy in his heart.” In turn, he wanted admiration from someone who boosted his public image. For many years, those needs fit together, even if they created tension.
She compared their bond to childhood scars that aligned when they embraced. Porizkova remains grateful for the moments they shared, while also acknowledging the difficulties that eventually ended their marriage. Her words reveal both tenderness and honesty about the balance of love and struggle.
Heartbreak After His Death
When Ric Ocasek died in 2019 at age 75, Paulina Porizkova faced another painful moment. She learned she had been left out of his will. The discovery felt shocking and deeply personal. She described it as a betrayal of her trust after decades of love and sacrifice.
Although she later reached a settlement with his estate, the loss weighed heavily. Still, she continues to honor the memories of their life together. Her reflections today capture both the scars and the gratitude that remain after her time with Ocasek.