Smokey Robinson and his wife, Frances Gladney, have been married for over two decades, piquing curiosity around their long-term relationship timeline. He is an R&B and soul singer-songwriter and record producer who originally led Motown vocal group the Miracles. In his solo career, he has released numerous hit studio albums, which include Smoke Signals and Love Breeze. While his music career is widely discussed, many are eager to learn more about his personal life.
So, here are all the details about Robinson’s wife and their relationship timeline.
Who is Smokey Robinson married to?
Robinson is married to Frances Gladney.
Robinson and Gladney exchanged wedding vows in an intimate ceremony in May 2002. In conversation with People, Robinson revealed that one of the songs, “I Keep Calling,” was inspired by his relationship with his wife. He said, “My thoughts on it [are] that you can put it on and be with the person that you want to be with and just kick back and enjoy each other. It’s more of the idea of love.” They have also extended their personal life into a professional one, launching a skincare line together, Skinphonic, in 2016.
What is Frances Gladney’s job?
Gladney is an interior designer.
She leveraged her interior design skills to revamp their new mansion in Chatsworth, California. She took the responsibility to renovate the home, adding a personalized touch through her designs. She also kept in mind Robinson’s professional career while reimagining the spaces. She said, “He writes in his office and could cut a record in the room if he wanted.”
Smokey Robinson and Frances Gladney’s relationship history
Before dating one another, Robinson and Gladney were close friends. In a conversation for Pittsburgh Quarterly, Robinson revealed that they used to hang out with their friends and celebrate different occasions. They share the same birthday, therefore, their friends once took them for a joint dinner. There, they tried coconut shrimp for the first time and sparked a meaningful connection, which has lasted to date. However, when they officially began dating, they preferred to keep their bond low-key.
Originally reported by Shazmeen Navrange on ComingSoon.
