‘Cars’ singer Gary Numan confesses how he wooed fan-turned-wife may ‘be illegal now’
Musician Gary Numan is drawing attention after discussing the circumstances under which he met his wife, Gemma.
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Gary Numan, the singer known for the hit 'Cars,' has spoken about how he met his wife, Gemma. According to coverage from Cleveland.com, Numan first met her when she was 12 years old.
Outlets including The Times, Entertainment Weekly, and Page Six report that Numan stated the way he wooed his wife may be "illegal now." People.com characterizes these comments as a joke. Coverage focuses on Numan's descriptions of his initial attraction to his fan-turned-wife and his reflections on how those actions would be viewed currently.
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Quick answers
Who is Gary Numan's wife?
His wife is Gemma, who was previously a fan.
How old was Gemma when she first met Numan?
According to Cleveland.com, she was 12 years old.
What did Numan say about his courtship?
He stated that the way he wooed his wife might be "illegal now."
Coverage (5)
- Rock legend reveals he first met his now-wife when she was 12 Cleveland.com · 8h ago
- Gary Numan: The way I wooed my wife would be illegal now The Times · 8h ago
- 'Cars' singer Gary Numan says how he hooked up with wife may be 'illegal now' Entertainment Weekly · 8h ago
- Gary Numan Jokes the Way He Attracted His Wife Gemma 'Might Be Illegal Now' People.com · 8h ago
- ‘Cars’ singer Gary Numan confesses how he wooed fan-turned-wife may ‘be illegal now’ Page Six · 8h ago broke it first
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