It’s every man’s dream to have a good wifeHis side and legendary musician Jon Bon Jovi are lucky to have Dorothea Hurley as a wife. Although Dorothea has become known to the public through her collaboration with her wife, she is a karate teacher. While in school, she set the records as a junior karate champion and later settled in New Jersey as an instructor. The karate expert is also a restaurateur alongside her husband. When they met, Jon Bon Jovi had to settle for just being friends with the woman he loves, as Dorothea was already becoming romantically involved with his pal Bobby.
Friendship turned romance in the ’20sOnce Bobby was out of the picture, they seemed in a hurry to tie the connubial knot and had to break through at a stop in LA in 1989 while Jon Bon Jovi’s band was on their New Jersey Syndicate tour. They eventually married in Las Vegas and ever since, Dorothea Hurley has been a constant source of care and support for her superstar husband, even through the tough times.
Dorothea Hurley’s Bio (Age)
Her date of birth records say 29September 1962 and she was born in New Jersey USA where she grew up. Although their occupations are not known, Dorothea Hurley’s parents have been identified as Donald Hurley (father) and Dorothy Pawlyk (mother). There are no records of siblings to suggest she was an only child.
She graduated from Sayreville War Memorial High School in Parlin, New Jersey.
Dorothea Hurley’s children
Dorothea Hurley’s children are four. The eldest girl, named Stephanie, arrived on May 31, 1993, and Jesse, her first son, announced his arrival on February 19, 1995. The couple had a second son named Jacob on May 7, 2002; their last child Romeo joined the family in 2004.
Dorothea Hurley’s first son, Jesse, attracted media attention for a good reason, which is football. He has been very active in both sports and lacrosse since his days at Poly Prep Brooklyn. Jesse continued with football while studying Political Science and Business at the University of Notre Dame where he recorded impressive stats as a member of Ireland’s Notre Dame Fighting football team.
Jesse’s most recent achievement is the wine company, which he launched together with his father and the renowned French winemaker Gerald Bertrand. The Hampton Water brand was well received and later launched in LA.
Facts about Jon Bon Jovi’s wife
In a relationship with Jon Bon Jovi
There’s definitely something about teenage romance, especially one that started in high school, isn’t okay for some after graduation, but there are a lucky few like Dorothea Hurley and Jon Bon Jovi whose high school romance is a lifetime has endured. They married on April 29, 1989 at Graceland Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas. As this was a case of escape, they did not have the privilege of having family and friends with them on the occasion. There weren’t even wedding rings for the ceremony.
It’s no longer news that celebrity unions hiss faster than a candle flame in the wind, but the opposite is true for Dorothea Hurley and her spouse. Their marriage has endured for over three decades, and with the blessing of four children, their union seems utterly unshakable.
Wealth (income and earnings)
Dorothea Hurley is very successful as a karate teacher and restaurateur, her fortune has never been publicly known. However, Jon Bon Jovi’s wife has no financial worries as she appears to be benefiting from her husband’s fortune, which was last listed at a whopping $300 million.
Her husband has her to thank for his success
Jon Bon Jovi credits his successful marriage to his wife, whom he aptly described as the linchpin of their union, played an important role in keeping the marital home together even though they were in turbulent waters.