Vintage Photos of the Most Iconic ’70s Couples

They met in the early ’70s, when Welch was redefining glamour on her own terms. Weinfeld, a French producer, fit her European, fashion-forward phase. Married in 1980, their relationship was shaped by international travel, film premieres, and carefully managed mystique.

Independence proved stronger than romance. Welch valued autonomy and control over her career, while the marriage demanded compromise. They divorced in 1990, with Welch later admitting she wasn’t suited to traditional partnerships—especially while guarding her hard-earned stardom.