Who are Jon Bon Jovi’s low-key wife and 4 children? The Bon Jovi star has been married to Dorothea Hurley since 1989, and his son Jake Hurley Bongiovi is engaged to Stranger Things’ Millie Bobby Brown

Feb 19 , 2024

Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Hurley have four grown-up children. Photo: @jonbonjovi/Instagram

Jon Bon Jovi recently told Access Hollywood that one of the songs on his next album was written for his daughter Stephanie Rose Bongiovi’s wedding day. “She hasn’t heard it yet,” the singer told the outlet. “It’s called ‘Kiss the Bride’. I promise you it’s the wedding song of the next 100 years.”

Jon Bon Jovi recently told Access Hollywood that he’s written a song for his daughter’s impending nuptials. Photo: Getty Images/TNS

The singer has been part of his band Bon Jovi since it first formed back in 1983, in small town New Jersey. But despite his rock 'n' roll lifestyle, he’s remained a doting family man, and has been with his wife since the group’s early days.

Jon Bon Jovi on stage. He’s been with his band since 1983. Photo: SCMP Archive

Here’s everything you need to know about Jon Bon Jovi’s family:

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Who is Jon Bon Jovi’s wife?

Jon Bon Jovi and his wife Dorothea Hurley, who are both 61. Photo: @jonbonjovi/Instagram

Jon Bon Jovi, 61, has been with his wife Dorothea Hurley, also 61, for over four decades. They met in 1980 as senior school students and got married nine years later in Las Vegas. Per People magazine, by 1989 the band were at the height of their fame, with a No 1 album, No 1 single and packed out live gigs.

Per CloserWeekly, Hurley is a fourth-degree black belt and a karate instructor.

Who are Jon Bon Jovi’s four children?

1. Stephanie Rose Bongiovi, 30

Stephanie Bongiovi has worked in the camera and electrical department of several TV and film productions. Photo: IMDB

Bon Jovi welcomed his first child, Stephanie Rose Bongiovi, with his wife in 1993. She has remained low-key throughout the singer’s career and stayed out of the spotlight so far. However she does have a career in Hollywood – just behind the scenes. According to her IMDB page, she is a camerawoman who’s worked on productions including Passing and House Hunters.

2. Jesse Bongiovi, 28

Jesse Bongiovi launched a successful drinks business in 2018. Photo: @jesse_bongiovi/Instagram

The couple had their second child, Jesse, in 1995. Per People, he launched a successful rosé wine company with his father called Hampton Water in 2018. In 2022 he reportedly proposed to his girlfriend of four years, Jesse Light.

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3. Jake Hurley Bongiovi, 21

Jake Bongiovi with his dog Jimmy. Photo: @jakebongiovi/Instagram

Jake, who was born in 2002, is probably the most famous child of Jon Bon Jovi due to his relationship with Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown.

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi. Photo: @milliebobbybrown/Instagram

The couple announced their engagement in April 2023 via an Instagram post.

4. Romeo Jon Bongiovi, 19

Dorothea Hurley, Jon Bon Jovi and their youngest son Romeo. Photo: @romeobongiovifan/Instagram

Bon Jovi’s youngest child was born in 2004, and is also very private, just like his sister. Per People, he has nevertheless been spotted with his famous father at several events over the years, including when Jon Bon Jovi was inducted into the National Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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Jon Bon Jovi said that one of the songs on his next album was written for his daughter Stephanie Rose Bongiovi’s nuptials – and he thinks it’ll be the ‘wedding song of the next 100 years’
The rocker shares 4 children with his long-time wife Dorothea Hurley – here’s what you need to know about Stephanie Rose, Jesse, Jake and Romeo