When photos of Sir Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall standing together at a London event hit the internet, fans reacted instantly. Many joked that it felt like “divorced parents showing up together at your wedding reception.” The moment wasn’t actually a family celebration — but it was still emotional, unexpected, and full of history.
The reunion happened on October 18, 2025, at the very first British Museum Ball. Mick Jagger arrived with his fiancée, dancer and choreographer Melanie Hamrick, while Jerry Hall came with their daughter, model and actress Elizabeth Jagger. For long-time fans, seeing Mick and Jerry side by side again was more meaningful than any celebrity red carpet moment.
A Look Back at Mick & Jerry’s History
Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall were one of the most famous couples in music and fashion. They began dating in 1977 and stayed together for over 20 years. They raised four children and even held a symbolic Hindu wedding ceremony in Bali in 1990. Their relationship was glamorous, dramatic, and constantly watched by the world.
But when they split in 1999, it became a very public and difficult breakup. The ceremony in Bali was ruled legally invalid, adding even more drama to the separation. After that, the two were rarely seen together except at events involving their children. That’s why this new reunion felt so surprising — and moving — to fans.
What Happened at the British Museum Ball
The images from the event showed Mick and Jerry greeting each other warmly. They smiled, hugged, and posed for photos with Elizabeth. There was no tension, no awkwardness — just two people who share a long, complicated past showing real comfort around each other.
The setting made the moment even more interesting. Mick was there with Melanie Hamrick, his partner since 2014 and the mother of his youngest son, Deveraux. Also present was Bianca Jagger, Mick’s ex-wife from the 1970s, who arrived in a striking white zoot suit. She and Mick did not interact publicly, but her presence added another layer to the night.
In one ballroom, Mick’s past and present were all around him — former partners, a fiancée, adult children, and years of shared history.
Why Fans Reacted So Strongly
People weren’t just reacting to two celebrities crossing paths. They were reacting to what Mick and Jerry once represented: rock-and-roll wildness mixed with supermodel glamour. They were the couple who defined an era.
Seeing them decades later — older, calmer, and standing comfortably beside their daughter — created a powerful contrast. It reminded fans that even the most dramatic love stories can settle into something peaceful. Many online compared it to divorced parents putting everything aside for their kid, even though this was a gala, not a wedding.
It also gave fans a softer, more human image of Mick Jagger, a man whose personal life has been full of twists, breakups, and new beginnings.
A Moment of Closure — or Just a Friendly Smile?
Whether this was a rare moment or a new normal for Mick and Jerry, it meant a lot to people who followed their story from the start. The photos didn’t show rock-star drama or celebrity tension. They showed something far simpler: