Fact-Checking Martin Gore’s Marriages: from Suzanne Boisvert to Kerrilee Kaski
By Sarah Jenkins
Tracking Gore's personal milestones highlights how closely his home life has intersected with his creative cycles. From his initial partnership in Paris and London to his settled life on the American West Coast, each era reflects distinct emotional phases.
| Timeframe | Personal Milestone | Creative & Band Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1989, 1994 | Courtship with Suzanne Boisvert; birth of Viva Lee (1991); marriage in August 1994. | Peak Depeche Mode commercial dominance (*Violator*, *Songs of Faith and Devotion*). |
| 1995, 2002 | Birth of Ava Lee (1995) and Calo Leon (2002); relocation to Santa Barbara, California. | Rebuilding era following band restructuring (*Ultra*, *Exciter*). |
| 2005, 2006 | Marital separation and official divorce from Suzanne Boisvert. | Writing *Playing the Angel*; release of the divorce-inspired single "Precious". |
| 2011, 2014 | Courtship and June 2014 marriage to Kerrilee Kaski. | Touring *Delta Machine*; formation of instrumental side project VCMG with Vince Clarke. |
| 2016, 2026 | Birth of daughters Johnnie Lee (2016) and Mazzy Lee (2017); stable domestic routine. | Release of *Spirit* and *Memento Mori*; induction into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. |
Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.
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