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Alice Cooper celebrated 50 years of marriage in the most romantic way. The legendary rocker and wife Sheryl renewed their vows on March 21 in Phoenix. The ceremony brought together 220 guests from music and entertainment.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Event Date: March 21, 2026 at the historic Wrigley Mansion in Phoenix, Arizona
- Wedding Length: 50 years of marriage since their original March 20, 1976 ceremony in Acapulco, Mexico
- Officiant: William Goddard, Sheryl’s 92-year-old father, who married them in 1976
- Guests: 220 attendees from four generations of family, including their three children and grandchildren
A Half-Century Love Story That Defied the Odds
Alice Cooper, now 78, and Sheryl Cooper, 69, met in 1975 during auditions for his Welcome to My Nightmare tour. She was a trained ballet dancer from New York City. They began as friends who watched TV together on the road, then fell in love. After just months of dating, they married in Acapulco on March 20, 1976. Their union has outlasted countless rock marriages.
Their journey together included tremendous challenges. In 1977, Alice checked into rehab for alcohol addiction that threatened their marriage. Though he struggled initially, Alice achieved lasting sobriety in 1983 when Sheryl nearly filed for divorce. The couple reconciled and have remained inseparable ever since.
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Custom Rings and Personalized Vows Marked the Special Day
The couple exchanged custom-designed rings crafted by Jewels of Ipanema, the jewelry company founded by longtime family friend Jimmy Chase. The 18K gold rings feature cabochon-cut rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds in Etruscan style. Designers carefully considered Alice’s lifestyle, including his need to hold a microphone and swing a golf club.
Alice and Sheryl recited personalized vows before 220 guests at the iconic Wrigley Mansion overlooking Camelback Mountain. During the recessional, Alice gallantly dipped his wife and gave her a showstopping kiss to cheers from loved ones. Sheryl’s 92-year-old father officiated, recreating his role from their 1976 nuptials. Four generations were present, from grandchildren to elderly relatives.
Three Children and Growing Legacy
| Child | Age | Career Focus |
| Calico Cooper | 44 | Dancer, actress, singer with Beasto Blanco |
| Dashiell “Dash” Cooper | 40 | Music producer, works at Pristine Auctions |
| Sonora Cooper | 33 | Special-effects makeup, hip-hop teacher |
Calico starred in her father’s spectacular stage shows and married fellow actor Jed Williams in 2015. Sonora specializes in special-effects makeup and teaches hip-hop. She is married to high school sweetheart Diego, an engineer, and they have one daughter, Desiree. Both Sonora and Diego work at Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers, the family’s non-profit organization.
“I bring home with me. Because really, a house is a house, but a home is who you are with in the house.”
— Alice Cooper, on the secret to his lasting marriage
Partners on Stage and in Life for Five Decades
Alice revealed how deeply Sheryl influences his career. “It’s almost hard to do the show without her,” he told Billboard in 2019. He compared their stage partnership to the legendary duo Burns and Allen. The couple share a unique dynamic where they transform into characters onstage while remaining inseparable romantically.
“We’ve both been in show business all our lives,” Alice explained. “When we’re onstage, she’s not Sheryl, my wife. She’s the character, and I’m the character. We don’t look at each other as husband and wife onstage. But the great thing is, afterwards, we’re on tour. We’re never apart. It’s great.” This professional partnership has strengthened their bond for decades, making them perhaps rock and roll’s strongest marriage.
How Has Alice Cooper’s Faith Shaped His 50-Year Marriage?
Alice Cooper quit drugs and alcohol in the 1980s and dedicated his life to his faith, becoming a devoted Christian. This spiritual transformation helped save his marriage when it teetered on the edge in 1983. Sheryl stood by him through the recovery journey, and his commitment to Christianity became a cornerstone of their relationship.
In 2019, Alice shut down rumors of a “death pact” between him and Sheryl. He wrote on Instagram, “Sheryl and I do NOT have a death pact, we have a LIFE pack. We love life so much.” The couple’s faith and dedication to living fully together has become their legacy. Their vow renewal celebrated not just 50 years of marriage but a lifetime commitment rooted in love, faith, and partnership.
Sources
- People Magazine – Coverage of Alice Cooper and wife Sheryl’s vow renewal ceremony on March 21, 2026
- HELLO! Magazine – Exclusive details from the Wrigley Mansion vow renewal with 220 guests
- Billboard – Interview with Alice Cooper discussing his marriage and stage partnership
