“That was my best kiss so far”

She reveals the person with whom she had her best kiss so far. And, spoiler: That will probably not change. Vanessa Mai: “My best kiss so far was my first with Andreas, my husband.” Mai and Andreas Ferber, who is also her manager, have been married since June 2017 – so they are in the middle of the seventh year. But there is no sign of a love crisis between them.

Pop star Vanessa Mai had to wait a long time for her first kiss

The singer had to wait a long time for her first kiss with him. She was madly in love when she first met him, but he hesitated. It was only when her interest seemed to wane after nine months that he took the bait. When writing “Himbeerrot” Mai didn't think about that first kiss, as she tells us: “To be honest, not, because the song was written by a team just like in my 'Für immer' and 'Mai Tai' era. The lyrics and sounds convey a very specific vibe.”

The city of New York also has that for Vanessa Mai. She and her husband Andreas have already been here on a dream vacation, recently for a (still secret) photo shoot. She says of the city and the secret shoot: “I have a feeling in New York that I only get in Germany.” As if it is not so foreign. I love the vibe there, the way it looks, the shops and cafes, restaurants. I am a child of American 2000s pop culture. That is where my general enthusiasm for America comes from. New York came again through a global production that we shot for a beauty brand for 2025.”

At the same time, she also stopped by the “Sketchers” shop, where she hangs as a model in the window as a huge poster: “Of course nobody knows me there, but it's a really cool feeling to be hanging in the window in New York.” Not everyone gets to have that kind of experience. I love it.”

However, she has not yet made any plans to emigrate. When asked whether she could imagine living in New York, she answered: “Oh, I do like being at home.” But if it had to be that way, I could definitely do it.” Recently, Vanessa Mai experienced an unpleasant moment while shopping.