Personal Relationships and Early Experiences

Tori Amos had her first romantic interest during high school, an experience that inspired one of her early songs. According to Amos, the subject of this song threatened to retaliate if she performed it publicly. Despite this, she chose to sing it. Although he did not follow through on his threat, he ended all communication with her afterward.

At age 19, Amos entered a relationship with a man eight years her senior. She has not revealed many details about this relationship, including his name, and has expressed uncertainty about whether it was love or infatuation. In 1987, Amos began a long-term relationship with musician and producer Eric Rosse. Their relationship lasted seven and a half years and coincided with a formative time in both her personal life and musical career.

Relationship with Mark Hawley

Amos met sound engineer Mark Hawley in 1994, the same year she ended her relationship with Eric Rosse. While the timeline has led to some speculation, there is no verified evidence that her relationship with Hawley influenced her separation from Rosse. Amos and Hawley were married in 1998 and have one daughter together.

Prior to their marriage, Amos experienced a miscarriage in 1996 while pregnant with Hawley’s child. She later shared that this tragic event brought them closer emotionally. In 1997, she suffered a second miscarriage. Despite these personal challenges, their relationship has remained notably private and stable.

Privacy and Public Perception

Amos has consistently maintained a private stance regarding the details of her relationships, including her breakup with Rosse, her marriage, and her family life. Her husband, Mark Hawley, avoids public attention and typically refrains from addressing media inquiries. They have not been the subject of rumors involving infidelity or marital discord, and there is no public record or speculation concerning a divorce or separation.