Mikey Way's Relationship Timeline: Archival Photos, Online Claims, and Real Facts
By Elena Rostova
The turning point in Way’s life came in 2014 when he entered treatment for substance addiction. During his recovery, he connected with Kristin Colby, an executive assistant and digital content creator. Colby offered a stable environment completely disconnected from the chaotic party circuits that had characterized Way’s twenties.
Way proposed to Colby at Disneyland in March 2015, an occasion shared with followers through a simple engagement photo that drew widespread support from longtime band followers. The couple officially married in April 2016 in a private ceremony surrounded by close friends, including Gerard Way and bandmate Frank Iero. Since their marriage, Kristin Colby Way has established an authentic social media following focused on parenting, interior design, and mental health advocacy, steering clear of rock-star tropes.
| Timeframe | Partner / Key Figure | Relationship Milestone & Context |
|---|---|---|
| 2005, 2013 | Alicia Simmons | Married in March 2007; divorced in 2013 amid band burnout, addiction, and public infidelity claims. |
| 2013, 2014 | Sarah Cantergiani | Brief, heavily scrutinized relationship during the aftermath of MCR’s breakup and Way’s period of active addiction. |
| 2014, Present | Kristin Colby Way | Began dating during recovery; engaged in 2015, married in April 2016; parents to two daughters (born 2017 and 2019). |
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
