RM Pink: The Unstoppable Force Who Redefines Fame and Family Life

As summer concerts roll in for 2024, one artist stands out for her gravity-defying performances and unapologetic persona: Pink. Despite filling stadiums worldwide, the 44-year-old singer, born Alecia Moore, is still seen as an underdog in the music industry. Fans know her for her fierce anthems, soaring voice, and for the way she’s built a career being unashamedly herself, no matter how “uncool” others may see her. Whether upside down in the air or rocking the stage, Pink has always kept it real.

In a candid interview with 60 Minutes’ Cecilia Vega, Pink opened up about her life, her art, and why she chooses to share everything with her fans. “If I’m a mystery to you, how can I expect you to connect with me?” she explained. “I want you to know me, and I want to know you.”

Her approach has earned her a loyal fanbase that sees her as an authentic role model, not just an entertainer. Pink has made a name for herself with explosive concerts—part rock show, part Broadway spectacle. Her performances include daring aerial stunts, and despite the high-flying acts, she insists on singing live. “I actually sing better upside down,” she says with a smile.

When performing, Pink is often surrounded by moms and dads, many of whom bring their children to her concerts. She describes her fans as “the uncool kids” and takes pride in protecting them from online hate. “Don’t mess with them… or me,” she says, maintaining the same tough-but-heartfelt persona she’s had from the start.

Although she’s known for her snarl, Pink insists that the tough exterior hides a fun-loving, goofy side. “I’m the goofiest, most fun-loving person that will possibly kick your ass if I have to,” she says with a laugh. Her real-life persona is also grounded. Offstage, she’s a mom to two young children, Jameson and Willow, and spends time with her husband, motocross legend Carey Hart, and her mother. Life on the road includes soundcheck scooter rides for her kids and a backstage library where she and her crew trade books.

Pink also takes on a quieter role as a businesswoman, managing her 25-acre vineyard in California. She teaches herself the art of winemaking, often staying up late studying after her concerts. “I drink a lot of wine,” she admits with a laugh, though she also quips about Biggie Smalls’ famous advice: “Never get high on your own supply.” Still, she admits that wine is part of her life—and part of the lifestyle she’s built.

When not working on her vineyard, she’s in her music room. There, she writes most of her songs, touching on any topic that comes her way, including her marriage to Hart. In a particularly moving moment, Pink plays Bob Dylan’s “Make You Feel My Love,” one of her favorites, showing how she has taught herself to play music, slowly learning to perform on stage with instruments after the pandemic.

Her rise to fame wasn’t easy. Growing up in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, she faced a complicated relationship with her father, Jim Moore, and difficult times at home. “I was a punk, I had a mouth,” she says, reflecting on her rebellious youth. “I grew up in a house where everyday my parents were screaming at each other, throwing things. They hated each other.” She had a troubled past, including getting into drugs and dropping out of high school. In 1995, she overdosed on a mix of drugs, nearly losing her life. That moment marked the end of her hard drug use.

Soon after, she joined an R&B girl group, but it wasn’t long before she went solo, taking on the name “Pink.” She signed to LaFace Records, only to quickly realize the industry’s push to mold her into something she wasn’t. “They wanted me to learn how to wear dresses, use the right fork,” she recalls. “It didn’t work.”

Instead, Pink went on to release “Missundaztood,” an album that pushed the boundaries of her sound and image, selling 15 million copies worldwide. With it, she solidified her place in music history, staying true to herself as an artist and individual.

Despite her success, Pink has often felt like an outsider in the industry. She compares herself to others who have “won the popularity contest” but are often overlooked in the mainstream media. “At the end of the day, do I care who talks about me? As long as the mom and daughter, or the gay couple at my show, feel safe and have a good time—that’s what really matters.”

Her performances reflect this mindset. Pink continues to raise the bar for herself with every show, making sure she pushes her body and voice to new limits. “I’m going against time,” she admits. “I keep demanding more from myself physically, emotionally, spiritually—vocally.” She refuses to follow societal norms that say women should slow down or shrink their presence. Instead, she insists, “Why can’t we ride it till the wheels fall off?”

Looking to the future, Pink is preparing for her next big chapter—a Las Vegas residency. “I want to have the best show Vegas has ever seen,” she says excitedly. “For a performer like me to have a stage that doesn’t have to travel, you can do so much.”

As she continues to defy expectations, both in her music and personal life, Pink remains a symbol of strength, resilience, and authenticity. She isn’t just a pop star; she’s a force of nature, determined to live life on her own terms.