Anthony Kiedis is a singer who served as the frontman for the band Red Hot Chili Peppers. He has been romantically involved with many women throughout his life – over 25.

Born name

Anthony Kiedis

nickname

The Swan, the Tuff Daddy, Tony, Cole Dammett, Tony Flow, Antoine the Swan

Sun sign

Scorpio

Place of birth

Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Residence

Los Angeles, California, United States

nationality

training

Anthony attended Fairfax High School in Los Angeles. Despite his misconduct and drug addiction, he did exceptionally well in college, earning a straight A. In 1980, he graduated from high school with honors.

Anthony later enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles, majoring in writing. However, he decided to quit early in his sophomore year due to his increasing substance abuse.

occupation

singer, songwriter

family

• Father – John Michael Kiedis (Blackie Dammett) (Actor)
• Mutter – Margaret “Peggy” (Noble)
• Siblings – None
• Others – Julie (step-sister), Jenny (step-sister), JamesKiedis (step-brother), Grand Rapids (stepfather), Jackson Diego (nephew), John Alden Kiedis (paternal grandfather), Julija Kiedis (paternal great-grandmother), Antanas Kiedis (paternal great-grandfather)

Manager

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Genre

• Funk Rock
• Alternative Rock
• Funk Metal
• Punk Rock

instruments

vocals, guitar

labels

Warner Bros.

Build

Athletic

Height

5 feet 9 inches or 175 cm

weight

77 kg or 170 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Anthony Kiedis has dated

1. Michelle Alves – Michelle Alves was involved with Anthony.
2. Haya Handel (1979-1982) – Haya Handel dated Anthony from 1979 to 1982. The two were high school lovers and were very committed. Her parents wanted her to work with a Jewish boy. After Anthony finished his studies, the two decided to separate.
3. Nina Hagen (1983) – Singer Nina reportedly dated Anthony in 1983. Fearless which released in the same year.
4. Jennifer Bruce (1985-1987) – Actress Jennifer Bruce dated Anthony from 1985 to 1987.
5. Ione Skye (1987-1989) – Actress Ione Skye dated Anthony from 1987 to 1989.
6. Sinéad O’Connor (1990) – Singer Sinead had a brief relationship with Anthony in 1990. She dumped him and he wrote the song “I Could Have Song” for the Red Hot Chili Peppers album Blood Sugar S*x Magik. The song was reportedly about cheating and lying.
7. Hope Sandoval – Singer Hope dated Anthony in the early ’90s.
8. Linda Evangelista – Model Linda had a brief and short-lived relationship with Anthony in the ’90s.
9. Carmen Hawk (1991-1992) – Actress Carmen Hawk dated Anthony from 1991-1992.
10. Sofia Coppola (1992-1993) – Director and then-struggling actress Sophia dated Anthony from 1992-1993.
11. Madonna (1993) – Pop star Madonna had a brief fling with Anthony in 1993. The two remain amicable and even performed together in 2009.
12. Erin Everly (1992) – Model Erin Everly has been dating Anthony since 1992.
13. Jaime Rishar (1993-1996) – Model Jaime dated Anthony from 1993 to 1996.
14. Yohanna Logan (1998-2003) – Fashion designer Yohanna dated Anthony from 1998 to 2003.
15. Melanie Chisholm (1998) – Also known as Sporty Spice, the two continued to develop when Melanie was at the peak of her career in 1998. The song “Emit Remmus” from the RHCP album Calibration is about the relationship.
16. Heidi Klum (2002) – Heidi had a brief two-month affair with Anthony in 2002.
17. Adarsha Benjamin (2002) – Actress Adarsha Benjamin dated Anthony in 2002.
18. Demi Moore (2002) – Actress Demi Moore reportedly dated Anthony briefly before dating Ashton Kutcher.
19. Celesta Hodge (2003-2004) – Actress Celesta dated Anthony from 2003-2004.
20. Heather Christie (2004-2008) – Model Heather Christie dated Anthony from 2004 to 2008. On October 2, 2007, she gave birth to their son, Everly Bear. She was the inspiration for Stadium Arcadium, an album released by his band in 2006. The songs “She’s Only 18” and “Desecration Smile” were written and describe them.
21. Jessica Stam (2005-2006) – Anthony was spotted with model Jessica Stam over the holidays. The two dated for less than a year until early 2006.
22. Laura Freedman (2008) – Laura Freedman dated Anthony for a short time in 2008.
23. Laura Prepon (2008) – Actress Laura had an affair with Anthony in 2008.
24. Beth Jeans Houghton (2011-2012) – Musician Beth Jeans Houghton dated Anthony from 2011-2012.
25. Michelli Provensi (2012) – Model Michelle met Anthony in 2012.
26. Lara Bingle (2013) – Australian model Lara had a short-lived romance with Anthony in 2013.
27. Helena Vestergaard (2013-2015) – Despite the 31-year age difference, Anthony dated model Helena from 2013-2015. She was the inspiration behind The Escape released in 2016.
28. Wanessa Milhomem (2015) – Model Wanessa datierte Anthony 2015 kurz.

race/ethnicity

White

Anthony has Lithuanian ancestry and traces of English, French, Dutch and Mohicans.

hair colour

dark brown

eye color

hazel

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• His long hair
• Chiselled face and jaw
• Often known to groom a mustache
• Often performs shirtless

brand promotion

unknown

Religion

Anthony follows Kabbalah

Known for

As a founding member and lead singer and songwriter of the funk rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers who have won more than 6 Grammy Awards and sold more than 60 million albums worldwide.

First album

Anthony, along with his band members, released their debut studio album entitled Die glühenden Paprikapfeffer on August 10, 1984. It was produced by guitarist Andy Gill and was known for starting the rock-rap revolution.

first movie

Anthony made his big screen debut in the crime thriller FAUST. as Kevin Kovak in 1978.

First TV show

Anthony made his television debut on ABC Afterschool Specials as Jimmy Plummer in 1978.

Personal trainer

Anthony is known for being in good shape and physical condition despite being addicted to drugs and substances. He likes to run and often enjoys a walk or exercises.

Apart from that, he is a passionate follower of yoga and practices Vipassana.

Anthony Kiedi’s favorite things

• Film Music and Soundtracks – James Bond, Traffic, All Scores by Henry Mancini
• Directors – Jim Jarmusch, David Lynch, Robert Altman, Martin Scorsese, Spike Jonze and the Coen Brothers
• Actor – Robert De Niro
• Basketball Team – Los Angeles Laker

Anthony Kiedis Facts

1. His parents separated when he was only 3 years old.
2. His last name is pronounced as “KEE-diss”.
3. Anthony has followed vegetarianism and became vegan in 2008.
4. He previously owned a house in New Zealand which he eventually sold.
5. Anthony once owned a Rhodesian Ridgeback breed named Buster, which Guy Oseary gifted in 2001.
6. He has been open about his battle with drug addiction, which mainly started when he decided to move in with his father, who was also a drug dealer and addict.
7. He considers Sonny Bono his godfather. His then-wife Cher would babysit Anthony.
8. Before taking the stage for a performance, he has a habit of drinking ginseng tea.
9. When he was 16 in high school, he miscalculated a dip in the pool and suffered a broken back.
10. He visited India in 1996 where he met the Dalai Lama.
11. He likes to watch movies.
12. Anthony Kiedis considers Armageddon to be his least favorite film.
13. Actress Christina Ricci had a crush on Anthony and wanted to marry him when she was 11.
14. He was named PETA’s Sexiest Male Vegetarian Alive in 2008.
15. He lost his virginity to his father’s 18-year-old girlfriend at the age of 12.
16. Anthony is not on any social media platforms.