Jon Bon Jovi, the iconic rockstar, surprised many when he eloped with his high school sweetheart Dorothea Hurley in 1989. The sudden decision came during a night off from the New Jersey tour.
Bon Jovi and Hurley first met while they were students at Sayreville War Memorial High School in New Jersey and dated until 1985 before getting back together. However, when Bon Jovi's inner circle, including the band, management, agents, lawyers, parents and record company learned of the elopement, they were shocked.
The pair tied the knot in Las Vegas with only a few close friends present. Bon Jovi recalls that people were trying to take away their special moment and he stood up for their decision to live their life for themselves.
Bon Jovi and Hurley have been married for over 30 years and are parents to four children: Stephanie Rose Bongiovi, Jesse Bongiovi, Jake Bongiovi, and Romeo Jon Bongiovi. The couple's eldest child Stephanie inspired the song 'I've Got the Girl'.
Jesse proposed to his girlfriend Jesse Light in 2022 and Jake became engaged to Millie Bobby Brown in April 2023.
Bon Jovi had a bad experience with drugs in his youth that made him steer clear of substance use. He takes pride in maintaining a clean living reputation.
The couple have been open about their family life, stating that they try to give their kids a normal life and spend as much time having family dinners as possible. Family is always a priority for them.
