Penny Lancaster says Rod Stewart is 'so youthful he's a machine' and promises another 20 years
In a Saga Magazine interview, the couple discuss age gaps, blended family dynamics and how she addressed scrutiny from Stewart’s children.
Penny Lancaster has described Rod Stewart as 'so youthful he's a machine' and revealed that he has promised her 'another 20 years' in a Saga Magazine interview published in October. The couple, who have been married 18 years, navigated scrutiny from Rod's six children by four women when they first met, a reality Lancaster says she addressed with openness and inclusivity rather than defensiveness.
Lancaster recalled meeting the singer when she was 27 and he was 53; despite the age gap, she said she was drawn to him and he soon drew her into his life. The former police officer also described how his children initially questioned her motives, asking what her angle was. Lancaster said she was simply fond of the man and that she made a point of being inclusive with his exes, ensuring they didn't see her as a threat.
Rod Stewart has six biological children with four women: Sarah, now 61, who was adopted by the singer when he was 17; Kimberly, 47; Sean, 45; Ruby, 38; Renee, 33; and Liam, 30. Penny and Rod later welcomed Alastair, 19, and Aiden, 14, expanding their blended family. Lancaster has repeatedly emphasized the importance of co-parenting and including the children in family life, rather than allowing a sense of division to take hold.
In discussing his past, Rod has spoken candidly about the end of his marriage to Rachel Hunter, telling The Times that the split tore him apart and that the age difference had been a factor. He has since described his relationship with Penny as a happier chapter and has said that he met her only six months after his divorce from Hunter. He joked that a delay in getting Penny's number from his bass player helped shape those early months, joking that there were six months between Rachel and Penny because the friend wouldn’t hand over the number—and that he had a splendid time during that interval.
The Saga Magazine interview, cited in the October issue on sale now, frames the couple’s ongoing partnership as a blend of affection, shared ambition and resilience in the face of public scrutiny. Rod has said that life with Penny remains full of energy, with plans for tours next year and beyond as he continues to perform and travel with his wife by his side. The couple’s story continues to unfold as they navigate a long relationship built across two generations, bridged by a shared love of music and a willingness to adapt to life in the spotlight.