Stockholm, Sweden — In a rare and deeply emotional interview, Agnetha Fältskog, the beloved voice of ABBA, has broken her silence at age 75, opening up for the first time about the heartbreak and truth behind her divorce from fellow band member and ex-husband Björn Ulvaeus.
For decades, fans around the world have wondered what really happened between the couple whose love story once inspired some of the most beautiful songs ever written — from “The Winner Takes It All” to “S.O.S.” Now, Agnetha is finally sharing her side of the story — not with bitterness, but with honesty and grace.
“We were very young,” she said quietly. “We built something magical together — the music, the memories — but sometimes love changes shape. It doesn’t disappear; it just becomes something else.”
The two married in 1971, during ABBA’s rise to fame, and became one of pop music’s most iconic couples. But the pressures of global stardom, endless touring, and the slow erosion of personal privacy began to take their toll. By 1979, their marriage had quietly fallen apart — even as their songs continued to climb the charts.
“People saw the smiles on stage,” Agnetha continued. “They didn’t see the silence after the shows. We were singing about heartbreak while living it.”
When asked about “The Winner Takes It All,” long believed to reflect her pain after the breakup, Agnetha paused for a long moment before nodding:
“Yes… that song was my truth. Every word.”
Despite the emotional scars, she spoke with warmth and respect for Björn, emphasizing that their shared past remains something she treasures.
“Without him, there would be no ABBA. No us. I’ll always be grateful for that.”
Her revelation has left fans around the world in tears — not because of scandal, but because of the quiet humanity behind the legend.
Now, as ABBA prepares for what many believe could be their final chapter, Agnetha’s honesty serves as a reminder that even in heartbreak, there can be beauty — and in endings, there can still be harmony.
“Love doesn’t always last forever,” she said softly, “but the songs it leaves behind — they do.”
