Was Toto's song "Rosanna" about Rosanna Arquette?

Rosanna Arquette stated that while the song "Rosanna" was inspired by her during the early 1980s, it was not written about her directly.

Did Peter Gabriel write "In Your Eyes" about Rosanna Arquette?

Yes, Rosanna Arquette confirmed that Peter Gabriel's 1989 hit song "In Your Eyes" was written about her.

What is Rosanna Arquette's current career focus?

Rosanna Arquette is currently starring in the upcoming film "The Moment" and has found a sense of peace in her personal life.

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Arquette: 'In Your Eyes' Was About Me

31 Jan

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Summary

Rosanna song was inspired by Arquette but not about her.
Peter Gabriel's 'In Your Eyes' was written about Arquette.
Arquette prefers not to be a muse for modern artists.

Actress Rosanna Arquette has clarified the inspiration behind Toto's 1980s hit "Rosanna." While she was dating Toto founding member Steve Porcaro during its creation, Arquette, 66, told PEOPLE that the song, written by David Paich, was inspired by her but not directly about her. She believes Paich, 71, used her name for the title.

However, Arquette confirmed that Peter Gabriel's 1989 hit "In Your Eyes" was written specifically about her. The song gained fame after a memorable scene in the film "Say Anything." Arquette and Gabriel, 75, were in a relationship for several years and resided together in the UK.

Arquette, who was briefly married to composer James Newton Howard in the mid-80s, expressed a current desire to move beyond being an artist's muse. She feels that artists can sometimes exploit a muse's energy, leaving them depleted.