Porizkova: Music video mirrored abuse, new love

Paulina Porizkova recently shared candid reflections on pivotal moments in her romantic life. During the filming of The Cars' 1984 hit "Drive" music video, Porizkova, then 19, was experiencing physical abuse from her boyfriend. She explained that the distress depicted in the video was a reflection of her real-life struggles and burgeoning feelings for Ric Ocasek.

Porizkova married Ocasek in 1989, five years after the "Drive" video's release. Their marriage lasted until his death in 2019. The model is now engaged to Jeff Greenstein, whom she met on the dating app Raya in 2023. She described their relationship, announced in 2025, as the fulfilling connection she wished for earlier in life.

She also voiced frustration with dating app age restrictions, noting how men often set age limits that exclude women over 55. Porizkova expressed admiration for Greenstein's honesty and authenticity, qualities she now finds incredibly attractive and a significant contrast to her past experiences.