Billy Joel's 3 Daughters: All About Alexa, Della and Remy

Mar. 15, 2025

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Billy Joelis a girl dad.

The singer welcomed his first child, daughterAlexa Ray Joel, 38, in 1985 with his then-wife, modelChristie Brinkley. In 2015, he became a father again with the birth of daughterDella Rose Joel, 9, whom he shares with his fourth wife, Alexis Roderick. The couple’s second daughter,Remy Anne Joel, 7, was born two years later.

After meeting at a Long Island restaurant in 2009,Joel wed Roderick in July 2015during their annual Fourth of July party at Joel’s Long Island estate. Roderick, an accomplished equestrian and a former executive at Morgan Stanley, gave birth to Della one month later. “Billy is thrilled to become a dad again,” a source told PEOPLE at the time.

In 2019, the music icon toldRolling Stonethat he often gets mistaken for his youngest kids' grandfather.

“I take (them) to school and one of the other parents will go, ‘Oh, your granddaughter’s so cute,’ " he shared. “I still love being a dad. I didn’t know that I would be a father again at this age, but I’m glad I am,” he added. “They keep you young.”

Over the years, Joel’s music fame has afforded Della and Remy several special experiences, including meetingTaylor Swift,performing “Jingle Bells"at Madison Square Garden and attending the2024 Grammys.

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In July 2024, the musician celebrated a big milestone in his career: the150th showof his residency at Madison Square Garden. Ultimately, Della and Remy stole the show when they joined their dad on stage for the 1978 hit “My Life.”

“I guess it’sherlife now,” Joel joked after Della grabbed the mic and thanked the crowd for attending. “Thanks girls!”

Here’s everything to know about Billy Joel’s kids: Alexa Ray, Della and Remy.

Alexa Ray Joel, 39

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Joel married supermodel Christie Brinkley in 1985, and the former couple welcomed their first and only daughter that same year. Alexa Ray was born on Dec. 29, 1985, in a Manhattan hospital.

Alexa had a fairly normal upbringing and had “no idea” her parents were famous while growing up on Long Island. “My parents tried to shield me from how famous they were when I was growing up,” shetoldNew York Magazinein 2010. “When everybody said ‘Hello, Billy! Hello, Christie!’ — I just thought they were popular.”

An accomplished and classically-trained pianist, Alexa Ray started composing music and writing poetry at a young age, and she already had a repertoire of finished songs complete with lyrics and a piano arrangement at 15.

“I grew up listening to my dad write songs at the piano for hours,“she told Chorus and Versein 2006. “I definitely believe that music is something that is in my blood, something that I was born to do.”

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“I write music in the same way [Joel] does: melody first, and lyrics second,” she once said of her songwriting process, and added that both her parents “couldn’t be more supportive.” Over the years, Alexa Ray has appeared in several of her dad’s music videos, including “The River of Dreams” and “A Matter of Trust.”

The singer-songwriter got engaged to her longtime partner Gleason at the start of 2018. “FOR ONCE in my life, I had absolutely no words, and I couldn’t speak,“she said on Instagramof thesurprise proposal.

While the couple’s wedding plans had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the bride-to-be told PEOPLE she has aclear vision for the nuptials: “We want that Cipriani-vibe, very New York, old-school Italian,” she explained. And of course, there will be a father-daughter duet! “We’re going to sing. We’re going to duet. It’s going to be like a musical.”

Alexa Ray is close to her younger siblings, too. In December 2020, the “Uptown Girl” singer shared anadorable videoof Della singing happy birthday to her big sister. “Happy Birthday to our big sister @alexarayjoel,” the post read. “You have been singing us lullabies since we were born. We are so excited to finally get to sing to you on your birthday. We love you more than words can say!”

Alexa Ray often performs with her dad, and even when she’s not on stage with him, she shows her support in other ways. Ahead of the re-aring of theBilly Joel: The 100special on CBS, she posted a clip onInstagramto remind her followers to tune in.

Della Rose Joel, 9

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Joel’s second child — and first with wife Alexis Roderick — Della Rose was born on Aug. 12, 2015, in New York.

Two days after her birth, Alexa Ray celebrated her new little sister onInstagram, writing, “Celebrating the arrival of my precious little sister this week 🙌✨With Pop and his Darling’s happiness at their peak. As long as you are growing in love and loyalty you’re cultivating a life worth more than royalty, 👑💎.”

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While playing Madison Square Garden in July 2018,Joel dedicated"Don’t Ask Me Why” to then-3-year-old Della. “It’s her favorite!” he said.

Later that year, little Dellajoined her dad on the same MSG stage to sing “Don’t Ask Me Why” — clad in pink Christmas-themed pajamas.

On Della’s birthday in 2021, Joelshared a heartfelt Instagram postin her honor. “Happy 6th Birthday Della Rose! On your birthday it reminds us of how grateful we are to have you in our lives,” his post reads. “You and your sister have been our quarantine entertainment. There are no other people we would want to be stuck with at home!!! We love you more every day and year.”

Remy Anne Joel, 7

In October 2023, Joel celebrated Remy’s 6th birthday with anInstagram carouselof the little girl. “Happy Birthday to our Remy Roo. We love the person you have become,” he wrote in the caption. “You definitely broke the mold💕💕 Happy 6th Birthday, sweet girl!”

The birthday tribute also included a photo of Remy posing next to a horse.

Remy and Della both joined their parents at one of Swift’s Miami Eras Tour stops in October 2024, posing for a photo with the singer while there. Joel shared photos from their evening out onInstagram, including a picture with Swift’s mom,Andrea Swift.

“Our familyattended the Taylor Swiftconcert at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami where Billy Joel/Elton John’s ‘Face to Face’ concert previously held the seating record,” Joel wrote in his caption. “Taylor’s second concert at Hard Rock Miami set a new record and ushered in a new era at Hard Rock Stadium.”

He continued, “We were so happy to be a part of this record-breaking concert!  Plus, we got to celebrate with her mama❤️ Celebrating someone’s success does not negate your own.  She is showing our girls all that is possible. Onward and upward #swifties.”

source: people.com