Prince’s love life has always been a topic of interest.
The Purple Rain singer dated a bevy of beautiful stars throughout his life, including Kim Basinger, Shelia E, and Carmen Electra.
We take a look back at the 10 great loves of Prince’s life.
1/10
Sheila E. and Prince dated in the 1980s and at one point there were even rumours that the couple were engaged.
2/10
Prince dated Apollonia Kotero, his Purple Rain co-star, from 1983 to 1984.
3/10
Prince was frequently photographed with actress Kim Basinger in 1989.
4/10
Carmen Electra and her career were hugely influenced by Prince. They dated shortly in the early 1990s.
5/10
Nona Gaye, singer turned actress, dated Prince just before his first marriage.
6/10
Mayte Garcia was a back-up singer for Prince and his first marriage, which lasted from 1996 to 1999.
7/10
Ananda Lewis and Prince dated for a short while around 2001.
8/10
Manuela Testolini and Prince met through his charitable foundation and married in 2001 before amicably divorcing in 2006.
9/10
Misty Copeland toured as a featured dancer for Prince in 2009 and the two were said to have been an item in 2011.
10/10
Bria Valente began as a backup singer for Prince, and was one of Prince’s last romantic relationships which ended around 2013.
