who did bob dylan marry
Bob Dylan has been married twice: first to Sara Dylan (born Shirley Marlin Noznisky), and later to Carolyn Dennis. Both marriages have since ended in divorce.
Main spouses
- Sara Dylan (Sara Lownds) – Dylan married her in 1965; they were together until their divorce in 1977. She is widely viewed as a central muse in his mid‑1970s work, and they had four children together, with Dylan also adopting her daughter Maria from a previous marriage.
- Carolyn Dennis – His second marriage was to backup singer Carolyn Dennis, whom he wed in 1986 and divorced in 1992. Their marriage – and their daughter Desiree – were kept private and only became publicly known in 2001 through a biography.
Brief table of Dylan’s marriages
| Spouse | Married | Divorced | Key details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Dylan (Shirley Marlin Noznisky) | 1965 | [1][7]1977 | [7][1]First wife; four children together, plus Dylan adopted her daughter Maria. | [9][1][7]
| Carolyn Dennis | 1986 | [3][1]1992 | [1][3]Backup singer; one daughter, Desiree; marriage kept secret until 2001. | [3][1]