Barry Manilow Shielded His Romance for 40 Years – Discover His Partner and Their Daughter

Music icon Barry Manilow is sharing details of his private life after decades of public speculation. He opens up about his longtime partner, his family, and a recent health challenge.

Manilow was briefly married to his high school sweetheart as a young man but has clarified this had no connection to his sexuality. He later found a lasting partnership with Garry Kief, his manager, whom he met in 1978.

The couple privately married in 2014 after being together for decades. Manilow notes that while their relationship was an open secret to insiders, publicly confirming it felt like both “a blessing and a curse.”

Together, Manilow and Kief raised Kief’s biological daughter, Kirsten. In 2023, Manilow joyfully became a grandfather when Kirsten adopted a baby girl.

Manilow praises Kief as his life and business partner, calling him “the smartest person I’ve ever met.” Their partnership provided stability throughout Manilow’s famed career.

Recently, Manilow faced a health scare when a persistent cough led to a diagnosis of stage-one lung cancer. It was caught early, requiring surgery but no further treatment, and he currently feels well.

Manilow continues to perform, with upcoming tour dates. By sharing his story, he invites fans into the personal world built on love, family, and music that has sustained him.