Heather Mills’ marriage to Paul McCartney faced public scrutiny and ended after four years. The media’s focus intensified due to her past challenges, including a life-altering accident. Mills, celebrated for her courage, faced a shift in perception after marrying the iconic musician. Media criticism heightened before their 2002 wedding, with a critical documentary and false reports about funds misuse. Mills faced distasteful jokes about her disability, and accusations arose about influencing McCartney’s life and career choices.

Amid negative press, Mills defended her marriage in an open letter. Despite allegations, she remained committed to privacy, dealing with the strain on her relationship with McCartney’s children. More than a decade after their split, Mills accused Stella McCartney of sabotaging their marriage, driven by jealousy. Mills asserted that Stella did “evil things” and revealed incidents like scraping her face from a photo. The divorce, marked by publicized financial discussions, left Mills frustrated with constant inquiries about her past relationship with McCartney.

In later years, Mills shifted focus to her accomplishments, emphasizing the ordinary nature of her past with McCartney and expressing irritation at being defined solely by that chapter in her life.