Roger Waters, the legendary bassist of Pink Floyd, is making headlines once again as he files for divorce from his fifth wife, Kamilah Chavis, after five years of marriage. The divorce case, which was submitted to the New York Supreme Court this past Tuesday, has been categorized as “contested,” indicating that at least one aspect of the divorce remains unresolved. Specific details about the filing have not been disclosed to the public.
Waters and Chavis: A Brief Romance
The couple’s relationship began in a unique way—Waters first met Chavis when she worked as a driver shuttling him between his hotel and concert venues. In a reflective 2018 interview with the Argentinian outlet Infobae, Waters recounted an early exchange that sparked their romance. He complimented her on her “beautiful cheekbones,” which he described as the moment things began to connect between them.
A Marriage Celebrated
Waters publicly shared news of his marriage to Chavis in October 2021, expressing his joy through social media. He posted celebratory images of the couple, including tender moments like cutting a cake together and posing with their dog, Sweet Georgia Brown. “I’m so happy, finally a keeper,” he captioned one photo, further noting, “a very happy man” and referring to Chavis as “a very beautiful bride.”
A Pattern of Divorces
This latest divorce marks yet another chapter in Waters’ complicated romantic history. He previously divorced actress and director Laurie Durning in 2015, following a three-year marriage. Waters was also married to Judith Trim from 1968 to 1975, then to Carolyne Christie from 1976 to 1992, with whom he shares a son and daughter. His fourth marriage was to Priscilla Phillips, with whom he welcomed a son before their separation in 2001.
As this divorce unfolds, fans and observers alike will be interested in the details that remain to be resolved as Roger Waters navigates yet another major life change.
