Take a look back at Joel's former partners, including Christie Brinkley, and get to know his current wife, Alexis Roderick Joel, too.

Forgiveness is complicated. And so is self-examination. But Billy Joel, who has an inherent likability, and his loved ones seem to be well-practiced in the art of both.

Alexa Ray Joel watched the new documentary about her father, 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes,' with mom Christie Brinkley. The film premieres in two parts on July 18 and July 25, on HBO Max.

But to three of Billy Joel’s biggest fans, he’s best known as Dad. The beloved 76-year-old singer-songwriter first became a father in his 30s, with the arrival of daughter Alexa Ray Joel. Then, in his 60s,

The first part of Billy Joel’s documentary ends with the musical titan noting, "I realize life doesn't always have a happy ending.” The second half of the engrossing “Billy Joel: And So It Goes” wraps with a similar sentiment of realism sprinkled with optimism.

Billy Joel has never been shy about the fact that drinking played a role in his biggest heartbreaks — including the end of his marriage to Christie Brinkley. In her recent memoir, Brinkley wrote that “booze was the other woman,

Billy Joel: And So It Goes Part 2 premieres Friday, July 25 at 8:00 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max. An encore of Part 2 will also air at 11:25 p.m. ET on HBO. If you missed Part 1, HBO is reairing the first half at 5:30 p.m. ET.

The "Piano Man" wore a Star of David on his jacket at his Madison Square Garden concert in response to the 2017 rally.