Jon Bon Jovi, known for his rockstar status both on stage and at home, is a devoted family man. The iconic “Livin’ on a Prayer” singer, born John Francis Bongiovi Jr., shares four children with his wife, Dorothea Hurley.
After more than 30 years of marriage, the couple is proud parents to daughter Stephanie Rose Bongiovi, 30, as well as sons Jesse Bongiovi, 29, Jake Bongiovi, 21, and Romeo Jon Bongiovi, 20.
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In a 2016 interview with People, Hurley discussed their family life and emphasized the importance of providing a sense of normalcy for their children. She highlighted the significance of family dinners and stated that family always comes first in their household.
Hurley mentioned that they don’t force their children to participate in Bon Jovi’s public life and strive to keep it separate from their family life.
Meet Jon Bon Jovi’s 4 Children
Stephanie Rose Bongiovi
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Stephanie Rose Bongiovi, born on May 31, 1993, is the oldest child of the Bon Jovi family. During a concert in Las Vegas in 2017, Bon Jovi revealed that he wrote the song “I’ve Got the Girl” inspired by his firstborn.
He expressed his sentimental approach by reflecting on the growth of daughters into young women. Stephanie even surprised concert attendees by joining her father onstage during the event.
Stephanie pursued a career in the creative industry, contributing as a crew member on various TV shows and shorts, as noted on her IMDb page.
During an interview on “Good Morning America,” Bon Jovi disclosed that he had written a song titled “Kiss the Bride” for Stephanie’s wedding, emphasizing his close bond with his daughter.
When asked if he would perform at the wedding, Bon Jovi humorously replied, “If I can get through it.”
Jesse Bongiovi
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Bon Jovi and Hurley’s second child, Jesse Bongiovi, was born on Feb. 19, 1995.
Jesse Bongiovi pursued football at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana.
He co-founded a rosé company named Hampton Water with his father in 2018.
In 2022, Jesse Bongiovi got engaged to Jesse Light, sharing the moment on Instagram.
“⚠️Time to BeReal⚠️,” he wrote in the caption at the time.
Jacob “Jake” Hurley Bongiovi
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The third child of Bon Jovi and Hurley, Jake Bongiovi, was born on May 7, 2002.
Jake Bongiovi was admitted to Syracuse University in 2020, a moment his father joyfully shared on Instagram.
In April 2023, Jake Bongiovi proposed to “Stranger Things” actress Millie Bobby Brown.
Jon Bon Jovi mentioned in an interview that Jake’s relationship with Brown reminds him of his own love story with Hurley.
He stated, “It is an accelerated version of what I went through 40 years ago. I think, with the support of family around them, they’re gonna be great together.”
Romeo Jon Bongiovi
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The youngest, Romeo Bongiovi, was born on March 29, 2004.
To honor his son’s birthday in 2021, Bon Jovi posted a photo of Romeo Bongiovi and Hurley in Washington Park, New York City.
“Happy 17th birthday Romeo!!!” he captioned. “Love, Mom and Dad.”
As Romeo Bongiovi prepared for life after high school, Bon Jovi and Hurley expressed their anticipation for becoming empty nesters.
“Not being tied to a schedule and the ability to travel,” Hurley mentioned they looked forward to. “But we do like to see our kids. We won’t just disappear.”
