Kris Kristofferson’s Best Friend and Third Wife: Lisa Meyers

Kris Kristofferson found joy in belting out love songs, especially inspired by his wife, Lisa Meyers. The star of A Star is Born enjoyed a fulfilling life alongside his third wife until his passing in September 2024.

Kris first encountered Lisa in the early 1980s. Having just ended his marriage to Rita Coolidge in 1980, the celebrated songwriter of “Me and Bobby McGee” was not ready to embrace a new romance. But fate had other plans when he met Lisa in 1982.

Initially hesitant to dive into another relationship after two previous marriages—his first to Fran Beer from 1960 to 1969—Kris couldn’t ignore the deep bond forming between him and Lisa. Their chemistry led to a blossoming romance, culminating in a heartfelt wedding ceremony in the Pepperdine University chapel just one year later, according to various reports.