Alright music and movie fans Mick Jagger is still showing everyone how it is done! The Rolling Stones legend recently made a couple of surprise appearances that have everyone talking. From charming the Oscars crowd to a glamorous date night with his girlfriend Melanie Hamrick Mick is proving he is still very much a rock and roll icon.
Date Night Glam: Mick Jagger and Melanie Hamrick Wow at Pre-Oscars Dinner Looking Totally Loved Up
First up Mick and Melanie stepped out for a rare public appearance looking absolutely fantastic. They attended the annual Chanel and Charles Finch pre-Oscars dinner at the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel. This was not just any dinner it is one of the hottest events leading up to the Academy Awards packed with stars and Oscar buzz.
Mick and Melanie made it a true date night. They were all smiles and even cuddled up for photos on the red carpet. For his outfit Mick went for a cool and stylish vibe rocking a silky baby pink bomber jacket over a grey shirt and teal pants. He finished the look with black sneakers and his signature tousled hair. Melanie meanwhile went full glam in a strapless black midi dress with a silver Chanel belt and clear and black heels. She added a pop of color with a bright fuchsia lipstick that nicely complemented Mick's pink jacket. These two definitely know how to make an entrance!
Inside the party Mick was spotted chatting with other big names. He even posed for some fun photos with Oscar nominees Adrien Brody and Colman Domingo. Talk about a star-studded hangout!
Surprise Oscars Presenter! Mick Jagger Jokes About Bob Dylan Before Announcing Best Original Song Winner
But the surprises did not stop there. Mick Jagger made a surprise appearance ON the Oscars stage itself! The Dolby Theatre crowd went wild when he walked out to present the award for Best Original Song. And Mick being Mick he started with a hilarious joke.
He told the audience he was "greatly honored" to be there but admitted he was not the first choice. Apparently the producers really wanted Bob Dylan for the job. Mick then did a pretty funny Bob Dylan impression saying "Bob Dylan won’t do it because he said the best songs in a movie this year were in A Complete Unknown Bob said ‘You should find somebody younger.’" Mick laughed and added "Hey I’m younger than Bob Dylan!" For the record Dylan is 83 and Mick is a sprightly 81. Still got the humor!
After the laughs Mick announced the winner: "El Mal" from the movie Emilia Pérez. The songwriters Clément Ducol Camille and Jacques Audiard went on stage to accept the award. Camille even gave a nod to Mick by singing a bit of the "woo-woo" part from the Rolling Stones classic "Sympathy for the Devil". It was a fun and unexpected Oscars moment thanks to the legendary Mick Jagger.
Melanie Hamrick: Ballerina Author and Keeping Private About Life with Rock Royalty
While Mick was charming everyone at the Oscars and pre-Oscars events let's not forget about his amazing girlfriend Melanie Hamrick. Melanie is not just Mick's partner she is accomplished in her own right. Before becoming an author she was a professional ballerina with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre for 15 years. She retired from dance in 2019 to focus on writing and has already published two novels set in the ballet world.
Melanie and Mick actually met back in 2014 in Tokyo when both the American Ballet Theatre and The Rolling Stones were touring there. They became romantically involved later that summer and have been together ever since. They have an eight-year-old son Deveraux Octavian Basil Jagger Mick's eighth child.
Despite being in a high-profile relationship Melanie tends to keep their private life out of the spotlight. She mainly shares photos of her son and her dance work on social media. However she has spoken a bit about their relationship in interviews including addressing their 44-year age gap. Melanie has said she "doesn't think about it" and that everyone is entitled to their opinion but she is happy and not hurting anyone so people can "mind their own business". Sounds like a very grounded and confident perspective.
Mick Jagger and Melanie Hamrick: Key Facts About Their Rock Star Romance
- Rare Public Appearances: Mick and Melanie made a rare public appearance at the Chanel and Charles Finch Pre-Oscars dinner.
- Stylish Couple: They impressed on the red carpet with Mick in a pink bomber jacket and Melanie in a chic black dress.
- Oscars Presenter: Mick Jagger surprised everyone by presenting the Best Original Song Oscar.
- Bob Dylan Joke: Mick joked that Bob Dylan turned down the Oscars gig because he wanted someone younger.
- "El Mal" Winner: Mick announced "El Mal" from Emilia Pérez as the Best Original Song winner.
- Longtime Relationship: Mick and Melanie have been together since 2014 and have an 8-year-old son Deveraux.
- Age Gap Addressed: Melanie has publicly addressed their 44-year age gap saying she "doesn't think about it."
- Melanie's Career: Melanie is a former ballerina with the American Ballet Theatre and is now a published author.
Still Rocking After All These Years: Mick Jagger Proves He Remains an Icon On and Off Stage
Mick Jagger at 81 years young is still captivating audiences and making headlines. From his surprise Oscars appearance to his stylish date night with Melanie Hamrick he continues to embody rock and roll cool. He is not just a music legend he is a cultural icon who knows how to keep things fun interesting and always a bit unexpected. And it is clear he and Melanie are enjoying their life together proving that age is just a number when it comes to love and living life to the fullest. Rock on Mick!