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Billy Joel Finds Joy in Fatherhood and Recovery in HBO’s ‘And So It Goes’

The two-part HBO film charts his path from a fatherless youth to devoted dad of three daughters.

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Overview

  • Documentary premieres July 25 on HBO and offers a two-part exploration of his personal and professional journey.
  • Joel opens up about growing up without a father and why he prioritized being a hands-on dad.
  • He shares Alexa Ray, 39, with ex-wife Christie Brinkley and has Della, 9, and Remy, 7, with wife Alexis, whom he married in 2015.
  • The singer reports he is “OK” as he recovers from normal pressure hydrocephalus with support from Alexis.
  • Joel humorously refers to his daughters’ musical talent as a “curse” and celebrates their inherited artistic legacy.