Alanis Morissette and Mario “Souleye” Treadway pose at the opening night of the new Alanis Morissette musical “Jagged Little Pill” on Broadway at The Broadhurst Theatre on December 5, 2019 in New York City.Photo:Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic
Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic
Alanis Morissetteand her husband,Mario “Souleye” Treadway, have been together for nearly 15 years. After meeting in 2009, the pair married the following year.
Prior to saying “I do,” the “Ironic” singer had several high-profile relationships, including a three-year engagement toRyan Reynoldsbefore the duo split in 2007. She was also previously linked toFull Housestar,Dave Coulier.
During an interview withOprahfor“Super Soul Sunday”in 2014, she spoke about her past romances and how Souleye was different. “I would date people, and there would be something about me that would hit a brick wall with whomever I was sitting across from,” she explained. “And with Souleye, when I first met him, I could see that there was this limitlessness to where we could go.”
Continuing, Morissette referred to their marriage as “really interesting and really challenging and really beautiful.”
Speaking withSelfthat same year,she praised him as a parent and a partner, saying, “He’s an incredibly modern man, so he has never had an issue with being married to an alpha woman, God bless him."
So who is Alanis Morissette’s husband? Here’s everything to know about Mario “Souleye” Treadway.
He’s a musician
Mario Treadway aka ‘Souleye’ performs at Club Nokia on November 2, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.Jonathan Leibson/WireImage
Jonathan Leibson/WireImage
Born in Boston as Mario John Treadway, Souleye is an accomplished musician himself. He’s a hip-hop artist, rapper and songwriter who began performing in high school. After dropping out of college in 2001, he joined a group of fellow artists known as Transcendental Alliance and two years later, he released his first album.
“If I didn’t follow this passion and be creative, then what am I here for?” he said on hiswebsite. “This is my mission.”
His 12th studio album,Disguised As Tomorrow,was released in March 2023.
They met at a meditation retreat
Alanis Morrissette and Mario “Souleye” Treadway.Mario “Souleye” Treadway Instagram
Mario “Souleye” Treadway Instagram
Morissette is a big believer in meditation, something she and her husband have in common. In fact, the pair first met in 2009 while attending a meditation retreat in California.
“He came with a mutual friend of ours, and when he walked in I just thought ‘Wow!’ ”she told Live Happyof their initial meeting.
She went on to explain that she was drawn to him because of who he was. “He was oriented toward really doing the brave inner work, the kind of inner work that isn’t always comfortable," Morissette added.
Meditation is still an important part of their lives, too. They even had adedicated room for meditatingin their house.
They married in 2010
Alanis Morrissette and Mario “Souleye” Treadway.Alanis Morrissette Instagram
Alanis Morrissette Instagram
On May 22, 2010, the couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at their Los Angeles home, PEOPLE confirmed at the time.
“Love kicks in for real when things are hard,” she toldPiers Morganduring aninterview on CNN. She shared how she knew that Souleye was the right one for her, saying, “[It was our] values being the same. So, for me, things like partnership, family, commitment, and seeing marriage as a hotbed for growth and healing.”
They have three children
Mario “Souleye” Treadway and his kids Ever, Onyx, and Winter.Alanis Morrissette Instagram
Morissette and Souleye became parents six months after getting married. They welcomed their son, Ever Imre Morissette-Treadway, on Dec. 25, 2010. Like their wedding, this milestone was also held at home.
Thecouple had a second home birthin June 2016 when their daughter, Onyx Solace Morissette-Treadway, was born. According to Morissette, it was an extremely quick delivery — under an hour — and Onyx arrived before their midwife.
“Souleye caught Onyx,” she told PEOPLE of the memorable birth. “He was coaching me and I was coaching him.”
They’ve collaborated together
Alanis Morissette and husband Mario Treadway arrive at the 2015 American Music Awards on November 22, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.C Flanigan/Getty
C Flanigan/Getty
Morissette has worked alongside her husband multiple times — he’s gone on tour with her and she co-wrote several of the songs on his 2013 album,Iron Horse Running. In 2017, they collaborated on a song called “Soul Angel” — Morissette also appears in the music video.
“It was an honor to work with my wife on this song,” Souleye toldFuseviaEntertainment TonightCanada. “Not only does she inspire me as an artist, but she ceaselessly fluffs my ego. She is also hilarious so we were having a blast together.”
He is supportive
In an interview withThe Guardian, Morissette was asked what the best kiss of her life was. She responded, saying, “My first with my husband. We went on a hike together in Los Angeles and ran to the top of a mountain. We were sweaty and exhausted and we smooched.”
At the Elle USA Women In Concert Celebration in 2020, she spoke about her happy marriage. “We’re helping each other out,” she said. “Relationships go from infatuation to power struggle and then most people break up. I think it’s getting juicy aswe’re going on the third phaseof helping each other heal and grow.”
She went on to reveal that “flirting” is the secret to their long-lasting love. “Flirting is nice … dates, gifts and compliments. Anytime he says anything about me emotionally, like ‘Wow, you’re really nurturing’ or ‘really patient,’ that’s like full-blown sexy time for me.”
source: people.com
