Carola Häggkvist and Runar Søgaard Marriage Revelations
Swedish superstar Carola Häggkvist, 59, revealed in her new autobiography “Jeg er Carola” and a subsequent interview with Dagens Nyheter that warning bells flashed as early as her 1990 honeymoon with ex-husband Runar Søgaard, 59, according to reports by Dagbladet and Se og Hør. The couple divorced in 2000 after a decade of marriage and share a son, Amadeus Sögaard, 28.
Runar Søgaard Rejects False and Lying Accusations
Responding to the autobiography and media interviews, Runar Søgaard told Dagbladet that he has not yet read the book but has followed the coverage in various outlets. “I still haven’t read the book, but unfortunately I never stop being surprised and astonished by all the false and lying accusations that almost daily come to light in various media,” Søgaard stated to Dagbladet. He added that while he has largely avoided commenting on the relationship publicly over the years, “Now unfortunately I have to speak out.” Søgaard also noted that he has spent several years attempting to achieve a reconciliation between them for the sake of their son, describing Häggkvist as a “fantastic and gifted person on so many ways.”
Honeymoon Disputes and Past Relationship Instability
According to Dagens Nyheter’s reporting of the book and interview, Häggkvist stated she should have left Søgaard during their honeymoon flight to New York on a SAS airplane. Søgaard reportedly created a scene because the newlyweds were not seated in businessklasse, during which Häggkvist also realized he had lied about being a virgin before they met, as detailed by Dagens Nyheter. The publication noted that the relationship showed instability even before the wedding, when the artist broke off the engagement and threw her ring into a field.
Psychological Abuse Claims and Extramarital Admissions
In her autobiography, Häggkvist states that she was previously a victim of psychological abuse, though she does not specify a timeline or name the person responsible, according to Dagbladet. Se og Hør previously reported that Søgaard stated he did not interpret the passage as referring to him. Additionally, Häggkvist disclosed in the book that she was unfaithful during the marriage, without specifying when the infidelity occurred, as reported by Dagbladet.
Frequently Asked Questions
When were Carola Häggkvist and Runar Søgaard married?
According to Dagbladet, the couple married in 1990 and divorced in 2000.
What did Runar Søgaard say about the autobiography?
According to Dagbladet, Søgaard called the claims “false and lying accusations” and stated he had to speak out despite not having read the book yet.
Do they share children together?
Yes, according to Dagbladet and Se og Hør, they share a 28-year-old son named Amadeus Sögaard.
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