“I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord   

And I've been waiting for this moment, for all my life, oh lord   

Can you feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord, oh lord   

Well, if you told me you were drowning   

I would not lend a hand   

I've seen your face before my friend   

But I don't know if you know who I am ”      

This is the initial lyrics of the famous song “In the Air Tonight”. Phil Collins wrote this song. This song revolves around a man who had the opportunity to rescue another man from drowning but decided not to. This song was released in 1981. After 15 years into the marriage this situation resembles his marriage with Jill Tavelmanas he chose not to save his marriage.     

Jill Tavelman and Phil Collins, a renowned record artist and singer, were married in 1984 but got divorced in 1996 due to him cheating on her.     

Early Life of Jill Tavelman     

Jill Tavelmanis originally from LA County, California and was born on 9th April, 1956. Her mother is Jane Hale who was a theater artist as well as a Hollywood actress herself and her father is Dabney Coleman. Her education details are cabalistic yet she later became successful business women.     

Professional Career of Jill Tavelman     

Being the daughter of an actress she was spellbound by movies and aspired to become an actress herself. Jill Tavelman made her debut in “Buster”, a 1988 movie. She was also part of the movie “Extra with Billy Bush” but she quickly dropped her acting career. The reason for it is unknown but currently she has settled as a business woman.     

American entrepreneur and former model Jill Tavelman is the founder and CEO of the business consultancy firm Jill Tavelman Associates. She worked as a model and actress in the 1980s and 1990s before founding her own company. She has also worked in fundraising, serving on the boards of the Los Angeles Children's Museum and the Los Angeles Music Center, among other organizations. Lets not forget that she is also a professional Architect.     

Marriage Life with Phil Collins     

Jill Tavelman rose to fame when she got married to Philip David Charles Collins LVO. She tied the knot with Genesis front man on August 04, 1984. Phil Collins is remembered for his famous songs “in the air tonight”, “another day in paradise”, “magic” and many others.     

Phil Collins and Jill Tavelman met in 1980 after Genesis' performance at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles to promote their album Duke. Collins describes Jill as a well-educated 24-year-old Beverly Hills lady with distinctive musical tastes in his biography.     

“I recognize that she's special, and deserving of more than casual sex. It seems like the feeling is mutual.”  

This is the line saved by Phil Collins in his Memoir. Collins also claims that several of his songs were inspired by his early relationship with Jill Tavelman, from high moments. Some of them are, This Must Be Love, Thunder and Lightning, You say our love is blind, Only You Know I and I Know.     

They were blessed with daughter Lily Collinson 18th march, 1989. Lily is now a famous actress in Hollywood. Readers could remember for her movies in “Stuck in love”, “The English Teacher” and “Love, Rosie”. She is also seen on the small screen in BBC series “Growing Pains”, “To the Bone” and” Emily in Paris”  both a Netflix series.     

Phil was already divorced when they started their relationship. Andrea Bertorelli was his ex-wife with whom he was married between 1975 to 1980.     

Divorce in Harshest way     

It’s rumored that Phil Collins ended the relationship with Jill Tavelman via fax. It sounds quite an unemotional and immature way to act but this was rumored to happen as he wrote his feelings about why they could not be together anymore through fax. But it ended well at least financially for her as Jill Tavelman received a massive amount £17millionfor her divorce settlement. The divorce was officially finalized on 5th of December 1996 after being filed in 1994.     

The reason for their divorce is said to be Phil cheating Jill Tavelman. He was in LA performing in a concert. Coincidentally he met his childhood love, Laviana Lang. Both were committed to their partners at that time and decided not to be separated from them. But he continued to walk down this path as he met Oriana Cevey for whom he divorced Jill. She was a translator in Geneva at that time. He later said he wanted to notify his then wife Jill hence the infamous FAX.     

He married Orianne Cevey in 1999 but divorced in 2008. He then dated newsreader Dana Tyler and got together with Orianne again. However it had been reported she was already married and facing complications in their marriage.      

What is Jill Tavelman Doing now?     

From her settlement amount, it’s evident that Jill Tavelman is settled financially. She owns an antique store called WAVERLY ON DOHENYestablished on 2014in West Hollywood, California. Apart from that Jill Tavelman is also a president of the social club called the Beverly Hills Women’s Club. She had made shrewd decisions on a financial level which provided her regular income. People usually flounder money if they receive such a hefty amount instantly. This is not the case for her.     

Jill Tavelman became saturated from dating and preferred to take care of her daughter fully. Lilly was still 5 years old when divorced. It's best to say she took proper care of her daughter as she had become a successful actress herself.     

What is the Net Worth of Jill Tavelman?     

Jill Tavelman is the proud owner of a mega mansion in California. It’s reported she paid a hefty $12.4 million for the house. A significant percentage of Jill Tavelman's income comes from her work as an architect. Her regular revenue comes from her antique store too. The settlement amount from Phil Collins certainly increased her net worth. Jill Tavelman's present net worth is reported to be higher than $10 million.     

Star Facts of Jill Tavelman     

FAQ.     

Qsn. Who is Musician Phil Collins' ex-wife Jill Tavelman?     

Ans:Musician Phil Collins' ex-wife Jill Tavelman is a former model and American entrepreneur. The pair were divorced in 1996 after getting married in 1984. One daughter, Lily Collins, who is also an actress, was born to them.     

Qsn. How did Phil Collins and Jill Tavelman meet?     

Ans: Following Genesis' performance at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles in promotion of their album Duke, Phil Collins and Jill Tavelman got to know one another in 1980. In his biography, Collins described Jill as a well-educated 24-year-old Beverly Hills woman with unique musical preferences.