Jon Bon Jovi was a musical icon in the ‘80s and continues to be to this day thanks to classic hits such asIt’sMy Life, You Give Love a Bad Name, Bed Of RosesandLivin’ On A Prayer.

The legendary rock ‘n’ roll star is known for his incredible music and charismatic stage presence - but behind the scenes, he has always aimed to keep his family life grounded.

With the news that one of Bon Jovi’s sons is engaged to Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown, we thought it perfect timing to unpack Bon Jovi’s three-decade long marriage with wife Dorothea and his relationship with his four kids.

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Jon Bon Jovi’s Wife, Dorothea Hurley.

Bon Jovi and Dorothea Hurley met in high school in New Jersey, with Bon Jovi apparently trying to cheat on a test by catching a peak at her work. So, love at first sight!

The pair didn’t start a relationship until they were in their 20s.

During a stop in LA on The New Jersey Syndicate Tour in 1989, Bon Jovi secretly travelled to Vegas to marry Dorothea.

The duo marked their 30th wedding anniversary in the last few years, putting their lasting marriage down to mutual respect.

“Having grown up together and grown together, we really like each other. We want to hang out,” Bon Jovi said to People in 2020.

In the same interview, Dorothea said: “I always said I was good at spotting potential too. I have a gift. We work hard at it, but we enjoy each other and we never fell for the trappings of what celebrity can do.”

Dorothea is a professional karate instructor and restaurateur.

The couple have been together for over 40 years and share four kids together.

Bon Jovi's Son: Romeo Jon Bongiovi, 19.

Romeo is Bon Jovi’s youngest child.

Like his sister, Romeo is more of a private person, especially considering his age.

In 2020 Bon Jovi and Dorothea expressed excitement for their youngest to graduate high school, telling People they are “definitely looking forward” to that empty nest life after raising four children.

“I might finally get out of high school!” Dorothea said in the interview, adding: “just not being stuck to a schedule and being able to travel [will be nice], but we like to see our kids. It’s not like we’re going to disappear.”

According to Bon Jovi himself, his youngest isn’t so interested in his dad’s career, and even declined to attend his shows in the past!

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Bon Jovi's Son: Jacob Hurley Bongiovi, 20.

Jacob, commonly known as Jake, is Bon Jovi’s third child.

In 2018, Jake made headlines for helping organise his school’s rally on gun violence. The national student walkout was in reaction to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas mass shooting on February 14, 2018.

“It’s enough. It’s happened too many times that we watch it,” Jake told nj.com. “And we cannot let it go away this time.”

Most recently, Jake was a student at Syracuse University in New York. And he's now working towards a career in modelling and acting. As per Variety, he was recently cast as one of the leads in the film Rockbottom, a rock 'n' roll comedy about an '80s hair metal band called CougarSnake.

In June 2021, Jake began posting photos withStranger Thingsactor Millie Bobby Brown on Instagram. It wasn't until November 2021 that Brown confirmed the relationship, posting a photo of the two of them kissing one another during a ride on the London Eye Ferris Wheel.