Brian and Melinda Wilson’s love story is unlike any other. According to The U.S. Sun, the couple met after Melinda sold the musician a Cadillac in 1986. Brian recalled the moment in an interview with ABC News, sharing, “I remember meeting her at her dealership, Cadillac, and I said, ‘God, she’s a pretty girl. That’s a pretty girl.’ I just said to myself, ‘God, I think I’ll see her again sometime.'” Brian was right — he did see Melinda again, and from then on there was no coming between the two. In 1995, the couple tied the knot in California.
Melinda and Brian had their hands full throughout their marriage. Melinda became the musician’s manager, and the couple later welcomed five adopted children together, in addition to the two children Brian had from a previous marriage. While their life seemed picture-perfect on the outside, the couple dealt with some difficult situations. Melinda had to become a support system for Brian, who had dealt with a traumatic past, from drug use to struggles with his mental health. All of the couple’s ups and downs were documented in the 2014 film “Love & Mercy,” which Melinda was reportedly hesitant for people to see. However, even the difficult parts were part of their story, and Melinda stood by Brian’s side throughout it all until her death.
