Pat Benatar facts for kids

Pat Benatar
Quick facts for kids Pat Benatar
	Benatar performing in 2007
Born	Patricia Mae Andrzejewski ; January 10, 1953 (age 69); Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Spouse(s)	Dennis Benatar; (m. 1972; div. 1979) ; Neil Giraldo; (m. 1982) ;
Children	Haley Giraldo; Hana Giraldo;
	Musical career
Genres	Rock; hard rock; pop rock;
Occupation(s)	Singer; songwriter; musician;
Instruments	Vocals; acoustic guitar;
Years active	1972–present
Labels	Chrysalis; CMC International; Bel Chiasso;

Patricia Mae Benatar (née Andrzejewski; born January 10, 1953) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and four-time Grammy Award winner. She has two RIAA-certified multi-platinum albums, five platinum albums, three gold albums, and 15 Billboard Top 40 singles, including the Top 10 hits "Hit Me with Your Best Shot", "Love Is a Battlefield", "We Belong", and "Invincible".

Personal life

Pat Benatar married her high school sweetheart Dennis Benatar at the age of 19 in 1972, but the couple divorced in 1979. She has been married to her second husband, guitarist Neil Giraldo, since 1982. They have two daughters and live in Los Angeles, California.

Images for kids

Pat Benatar performing live in Sydney, October 22, 2010.
Pat Benatar performing with her husband and lead guitarist, Neil Giraldo. Live in Sydney, October 22, 2010.