Gene Simmons hasn't always put his wife Shannon Tweed in the greatest positions. Some will argue than Simmons hurt Tweed's career as an actress. In addition, she has been put on the spot during interviews several times in the past. Who can forget the awkwardness that took place when Tweed was asked if the two were in an 'open relationship'... Tweed was not a fan of the question, nor did she like Gene's take.Nowadays, the couple is in a very different place. Shannon Tweed appears to be out of the spotlight, a different scenario compared to her days as a reality TV star back in 2006.In the following, we'll take a look at the couple's history and where they stand today. Along with the history, we'll look back on an awkward interview between Simmons, Tweed, and Joy Behar. Let's just say things didn't end well when Tweed didn't take too kindly to an awkward question and even worse response by Simmons.
Gene Simmons Knows He's Made More Than A Few Mistakes In His Marriage With Shannon Tweed
Gene Simmons is no fool when it comes to his relationship alongside long-time partner Shannon Tweed. The rock star is well aware, he hasn't always been on his best behavior.
In an interview alongside Us Magazine, Simmons admitted, Tweed has been very patient with him from the start, and he's nothing but grateful because of it.
“In the interest of full disclosure, I have been married for more than five or six years. For 29 years … I was a jackass,” Simmons told Us.
“And it’s a family show and I don’t wanna say anything that moved. I don’t wanna say that. And the astonishing thing about women is … I don’t know why, but you forgive our trespasses over and over, every single day. Guys wouldn’t do that.”
Problems between the couple were on full display during Gene Simmons Family Jewel. However, there was another moment that showed things were troubling between the two. It all took place during an interview alongside Joy Behar.
Shannon Tweed Walked Out Of The Interview When Gene Simmons Made A Comment About His Past
It started off as an innocent joke but soon enough, the entire mood changed. Joy Behar played a clip of her interview alongside Alice Cooper, asking if he believed Gene Simmons had been with 5,000 girls. When the show cuts back to the interview, Behar makes a joke asking how his back is feeling these days.
At the point, the interview gets completely derailed when Simmons responds by saying his back is okay, but a certain private part, not so much...
Tweed was not amused by the response, and she proceeds to walk out of the interview. Simmons sarcastically thanks Behar for the 'setup', blaming the host and her question for Tweed walking out.
The moment went viral, and on platforms such as YouTube, it has more than three million views. Despite the tough moment, it was just another storm the couple was able to fight off.
Shannon Tweed Knew From The Start She Couldn't Change Gene Simmons
Things turned out to be just fine between Gene and Shannon, as the two got hitched in 2011. Fans have always questioned why Tweed stayed around despite the tough treatment at times. According to Tweed, she knew who Gene was at the start and changing someone isn't going happen, especially with a character like Gene's.
"You can't change someone, but you can see their potential and hope for the best, if you've got the patience."
She continued, "He was a good man in a bad boy shell," she recalled. "He had stuff to do and he had to get it done before he married me."
Things appear to be on much better terms these days between the two. Surely, the end of Gene Simmons Family Jewel might've saved the couple. The reality series ran from 2006 up until 2012, for six seasons. Although it gained lots of popularity and had the fans' attention, it might've also hurt the couple's relationship as well.
Things are different nowadays and both are in a better place. They've come a very long way since the interview.
