When Apollonia was introduced to the world as the lead singer of Vanity 6 -turned- Apollonia 6 in Purple Rain, she became an 1980’s legend forever.
It was 34 years ago since she made her film debut as Prince’s girlfriend and protege’ in the film. It’s also been 35 years since she first met Vanity 6 singer, Susan Moonsie. Their friendship began abruptly, just as Apollonia’s hiring was due to Prince suddenly casting her to replace his then newly ex-girlfriend – the late Denise “Vanity” Matthews – for the lead role.
The Past Love Triangle +1
Little did the world know at that time though, Prince found himself in a situation where he actually ended up working with three women he dated on one project at the same damn time. Vanity helped him write the film, then left after a heated argument. Susan was his longest lasting love out of all of them, because they were high school sweethearts and were reportedly still together during the filming of Purple Rain. Apollonia eventually became Prince’s homie-lover-friend around 1983 or so.
Well, that was then and this is now and Apollonia has maintained a close friendship with the rarely seen Vanity 6 singer, Susan. So much so, that she recently took to social media to show gratitude to her homegirl.
Apollonia Shows Love To Her Former Group Member
apollonia_kotero: Susan Moonsie is EVERYTHING to me! When I stepped into the Prince World , it was this sweet Angel that literally took my hand and pointed out the land mines for me. Throughout the years, she is the only one who has been a real Lady to me consistent and has “always” been here for me and for Prince.
Susan is an honest woman. The biggest heart. She is my Dream. She is my sister. She has also shown Prince nothing but respect to this day. When Denise Vanity Matthews transitioned, Susan and I along with our beautiful sisters Jill Jones and BrendaB were there for Prince. Susan then came to LA to spend time with me. We consoled one another during these difficult times.
I admire this lady. I love this woman with all my heart. Thank you Baby Jesus for my sweet little Susan☔️ Forever grateful for you Susan Moonsie. Thank you for all that you are. #classact #lady #truth #sister #love #thisgirl6 #A6 #beautiful beyond words Did I tell you how much I love this lady ? ☔️ She gets her own chapter in my MemoirsOne last ting! Susan used to put salt in my coffee ☕️ in the a.m. on the road in LA, Minny, wherever. I fell for it every time.”
Susan Moonsie’s Rocky Relationship With High School Sweetheart, Prince
Even though Prince and Susan were in love long before the fame, they remained in love afterwards. The only reported problem was that Prince was a young man, who soon transformed from a struggling Minneapolis artist, into a mega-superstar the ladies were throwing their drawls at every chance they got.
That didn’t stop him from loving Susan Moonsie though, whom he initially wanted to play the lead role in Purple Rain and be the lead singer of Vanity 6. However, Susan was said to have refused the lead role and that’s when Prince found Vanity.
Around 1984, it was reported that Susan had just about all she could take with her relationship with Prince, due to his player ways. By then, he had already dated Vanity, Apollonia, and reportedly singer, Susan Melvoin- sister of his band member, Wendy- right up under Susan Moonsie’s nose.
As y’all can see from Apollonia’s above tribute, no amount of cheating, stopped Susan from having a great heart and developing a long lasting love for her friend, Apollonia, and her late ex, Prince.
