Personal life In 1961, Kristofferson married his longtime girlfriend Frances "Fran" Mavia Beer, but they divorced in 1969. Kristofferson briefly dated Janis Joplin before her death in October 1970. His second marriage was to singer Rita Coolidge in 1973, ending in divorce in 1980. Kristofferson married Lisa Meyers in 1983.
personal life in 1961 kristofferson married his longtime girlfriend frances "fran" mavia beer but they divorced in 1969 kristofferson briefly dated janis joplin before her death in october 1970 his second marriage was to singer rita coolidge in 1973 ending in divorce in 1980 kristofferson married lisa meyers in 1983