Jerry Lee Lewis’ former teen bride looks back at controversial marriage: 'Things went to hell quickly'

Jerry Lee Lewis was a famous American rock and roll musician known for his hits such as "Great Balls of Fire" and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On." In 1958, at the age of 22, he married Myra Gale Brown, who was just 14 years old at the time. Their marriage was highly controversial due to the age difference between them, and they faced backlash from the public and the media.

Despite the controversy surrounding their relationship, Lewis and Brown remained together for over a decade, until 1968 when they divorced. In recent years, Brown has spoken out about her experiences with Lewis, describing their marriage as "a nightmare." She has claimed that Lewis was physically and emotionally abusive towards her, and that he forced her to have an abortion after she became pregnant.

In the documentary "Who the Bleep Did I Marry?," Brown shares her story and reflects on the impact that their relationship had on her life. She says that she feels like she lost a part of herself during their marriage, and that she struggled with depression and substance abuse for many years after they divorced.

Despite the difficulties that she faced, Brown has also spoken positively about the lessons that she learned from her experience with Lewis. She has said that she learned to be more self-aware and to trust her own instincts, and that she is now a stronger and more resilient person because of everything she went through.