Ione Skye, the actress known for her role in “Say Anything,” has opened up about her past relationship with Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis in her new memoir, “Say Everything.” She started dating Kiedis at just 16 while he was 24 and recently out of rehab. Although the sparks flew instantly, their romance quickly spiraled into a struggle against his heroin addiction.
Skye describes her early years in Hollywood, emphasizing how her breakout role in a beloved film offered her some escape from the turbulence of her relationship. “Say Anything” helped her cope, providing a semblance of normalcy amidst the chaos of her love life.
Reflecting on her time with Kiedis, Skye reveals the emotional toll it took on her. She often felt like a caretaker, burdened by feelings of embarrassment and fear. She spent countless restless nights searching for him, visiting places he frequented, leading to many anxious moments. Eventually, she realized that it was not her responsibility to save him. “I’m not a nurse,” she told herself, acknowledging the toll the relationship took on her mental health.
Her family was deeply concerned about her relationship with Kiedis. Skye mentions that both her mother and brother disapproved. Despite apparent love for Kiedis, she came to terms with the fact that he wasn’t her “great love.” As she began to distance herself from him, her life took another turn when she met Adam Horovitz from the Beastie Boys, whom she married in 1992. However, that relationship also ended in divorce due to her struggle with infidelity.
Over the years, Skye continued to grapple with her past, even as she sought to forgive herself. Her memoir serves as a journey of self-discovery, where she emphasizes the importance of personal growth and understanding. Today, Skye is happily married to musician Ben Lee and has a daughter with him. Skye encourages readers to be gentle with themselves and to embrace the messy nature of life.
Through her story, Ione Skye invites us to reflect on the challenges of young love and the importance of self-care in healing from past relationships.
