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Don McLean, 80, Celebrates 10th Anniversary with 31-Year-Old Girlfriend Paris Dylan
The "American Pie" singer shared a tribute to his longtime partner on Instagram.
Feb. 8, 2026 at 5:31pm
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Don McLean, the 80-year-old singer-songwriter known for hits like "American Pie," celebrated more than 10 years with his 31-year-old girlfriend Paris Dylan. McLean shared a tribute to Dylan on Instagram, calling her the "love of my life." The couple, who have an almost 50-year age gap, first went public with their relationship in 2018 but have been together since 2016 according to McLean's previous comments.
Why it matters
The significant age gap between McLean and Dylan has raised eyebrows over the years, but the couple appears to have a strong, long-lasting relationship. Their story highlights the complexities and societal perceptions around age-gap relationships, especially when they involve a much older, famous partner.
The details
McLean and Dylan confirmed their relationship in 2018, but the singer has said they've been together for more than 8 years. In a 2024 interview, McLean said he "fell in love" with Dylan the moment he saw her. The couple has traveled extensively together and attended events like a 2024 White House state dinner. McLean recently shared a photo of himself, Dylan, and actor Ed Begley Jr. at an event in Beverly Hills.
- McLean and Dylan first went public with their relationship in March 2018.
- In October 2018, Dylan posted a birthday tribute to McLean on Instagram, making their relationship Instagram official.
- In 2021, McLean discussed his and Dylan's love of traveling together ahead of a world tour.
- In 2024, McLean told PEOPLE he had been "in love" with Dylan for nearly 8.5 years.
- On February 4, 2026, McLean celebrated "more than 10 years" with Dylan in an Instagram post.
The players
Don McLean
An 80-year-old singer-songwriter known for his hit song "American Pie." He has been in a relationship with Paris Dylan for over a decade.
Paris Dylan
A 31-year-old woman who has been in a relationship with Don McLean for more than 10 years. She is a former cast member of the reality TV show "Catfish."
What they’re saying
“Happy anniversary Paris. We've been together for more than 10 years and you are the love of my life.”
— Don McLean
“Love of my life ❤️.”
— Paris Dylan
“I've been in love with her from the minute I saw her, it's so weird. It's almost eight and a half years now we've been together, and we have done so many things together all over the world, hundreds and hundreds of concerts.”
— Don McLean
“We just like each other a lot. We have a lot of laughs.”
— Don McLean
The takeaway
Don McLean and Paris Dylan's long-lasting relationship, despite their nearly 50-year age gap, demonstrates that true love can transcend societal expectations and perceptions. Their story highlights the complexities of age-gap relationships and the importance of focusing on mutual understanding, respect, and shared experiences rather than just age differences.
