Francesca Tomasi

Francesca Tomasi is the ex-wife of James Hetfield, the lead vocalist of the iconic heavy metal band Metallica. Born on January 27, 1970, in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina, she moved to the United States at a young age and met Hetfield during the band's 1992 'Black Album' tour while working as a wardrobe assistant. The couple married in 1997 and had three children together. After 30 years together, they announced their separation in 2022, with Francesca expressing her sadness over the end of their marriage but emphasizing the love they shared throughout their relationship.