Jon Bon Jovi and his wife Dorothea Hurley have been married for over 35 years—a relationship that’s proven its strength through the highs and lows of fame. As one of rock’s biggest stars—and a longtime sex symbol—the 63-year-old has been candid in interviews about his past infidelity. Still, fans have remained curious about Dorothea and the love story that began in the 1980s, as Jon was rising to global stardom.
Speaking with ABC’s Michael Strahan in April 2024, the “You Give Love a Bad Name” singer didn’t hold back. “I got away with murder. I’ll say it again on camera. I’m a rock ‘n’ roll star. I’m not a saint,” Jon said. “I’m not saying there weren’t 100 girls in my life. I’m Jon Bon Jovi; it was pretty good.”
Learn more about Dorothea and her decades-long marriage to the rock icon below.
Like her husband, Dorothea is also from New Jersey. The duo met at Sayreville War Memorial High School.
The couple began dating in 1985 and briefly split sometime afterward. However, they eventually reunited and eloped in 1989.
Dorothea is the co-founder of the nonprofit restaurant JBJ Soul Kitchen, which she launched with Jon in 2009. According to the organization’s website, the initiative has been serving meals to those in need for over a decade.
Before stepping into the world of food service, Dorothea worked as a karate instructor, according to multiple outlets. While it’s unclear when she transitioned out of that profession, she later embraced her role as a restaurateur and philanthropist.
