‘Cars’ singer Gary Numan confesses how he wooed fan-turned-wife may ‘be illegal now’
Gary Numan sparks conversation after claiming the way he wooed his wife Gemma might be illegal by modern standards.
📍 How it ended
Gary Numan revealed that he first met his now-wife, Gemma, when she was 12. He expressed that the way he wooed her may be considered "illegal now".
The story has not developed further in the coverage provided.
Epilogue added 132d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Musician Gary Numan has discussed the origins of his relationship with his wife, Gemma. According to coverage, Numan first met the fan-turned-wife when she was 12 years old.
Outlets including The Times, Entertainment Weekly, and Page Six report Numan's assertion that his methods of attraction would be considered illegal now. People.com characterizes these comments as a joke.
Coverage does not specify further details regarding the nature of the courtship or any legal implications beyond Numan's own statements.
Synthesized by Newsylist from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 133d ago.
The obvious questions
How old was Gary Numan's wife when they first met?
According to Cleveland.com, she was 12 years old.
What did Gary Numan say about his courtship?
He stated that the way he wooed his wife may 'be illegal now'.
Who is Gary Numan's wife?
His wife is identified in coverage as Gemma.
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‘Cars’ singer Gary Numan confesses how he wooed fan-turned-wife may ‘be illegal now’ Page Six · 134d ago broke it first
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