Jesse Bongiovi (born 19th of February 1995, Age: 29 years old) is the look-alike son of the legendary rock singer Jon Bon Jovi and his wife Dorothea Hurley.
Though Jesse did not follow in the footsteps of his father, he has proved to be a very talented and creative man. And also, despite being born into a rich and well-known family, he has been reported to be a very humble and respectful person. He is a winemaker, having partnered with his father to launch the Hampton Waters. Jesse also has an interest in football. He is also very active on social media, where he shares pictures and videos of himself.
Jesse Bongiovi’s Profile Summary
- Full Name: Jesse Bongiovi
- Gender: Male
- Date of Birth: 19th of February 1995
- Age: 29 years old
- Ethnicity: White
- Nationality: American
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Parents: John Francis Bongiovi Jr. And Dorothea Hurley
- Siblings: Stephanie Rose, Jacob Hurley, and Romeo Jon Bongiovi
- Girlfriend: Jesse Light
- Jesse Bongiovi’s Height in Centimetres: 176 cm
- Famous for: Being the son of Jon Bon Jovi
- Instagram: @jesse_bongiovi
- Twitter: @JesseBND
Jesse Bongiovi Is Jon Bon Jovi’s Look-alike
On the 19th of February 1995, Jesse Bongiovi was born into the home of John Francis Bongiovi Jr., popularly known as Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Hurley. Jesse is the second child of four children born to the couple and is also their first son.
Considering that he is the child of a celebrity, it should not come as a surprise to know that he lived in an upper-class neighborhood in New Jersey. Jesse has three other siblings. He has an elder sister named Stephanie Rose, who was born in 1993, and two younger brothers named Jacob Hurley and Romeo Jon, who were born in 2002 and 2004, respectively. Of all of Jesse’s siblings, it is very obvious that he has a very close resemblance to his father.
His Father Is A Legendary Musician, While His Mother Is A Martial Arts Teacher
As already mentioned, Jesse Bongiovi is the son of Jon Bon Jovi, a legendary singer, songwriter, musician, and actor who has been active in the entertainment industry since 1975. He plays different genres of music, including hard rock, rock, arena rock, glam metal, etc. He has an amazing voice and is good with the guitar.
Jon Bon Jovi is best known for being the founder and leader of the rock band Bon Jovi. In 2009, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He is the founder and was once the major owner of Arena Football League and is also the founder of Philadelphia Soul. He has been featured in movies like National Lampoon’s Pucked, New Year’s Eve, and Young Guns II.
While Jesse’s father has been consistent with building a name for himself in the entertainment industry, his mother, Dorothea Hurley, has been doing the same in the world of martial arts. She is a 4th-degree black belt holder in karate and is also a martial artist in New Jersey.
Jesse Bongiovi Has Interest In Football
Jesse grew up in New Jersey but moved to Manhattan, and not long after moving, he started studying at Poly Prep in Brooklyn. He joined the school’s football, where he was a two-time letter winner and a three-time letter winner in lacrosse.
When he joined his team, they had a 2-7 record, but with his involvement and the help of coach Dino Mangiero and his teammates, they were able to improve the records to 6-2. As a senior in high school, he took part in New York City football all-star game and was a part of SOUL Foundation and Blue Key Society
He Continued With Football-related Activities At The University
After graduating from high school, Jesse Bongiovi continued his education at the University of Notre Dame’s College of Arts. And later went on to study political science and business economics. While in the university, he did not stop getting involved in football.
During his sophomore year, he suffered a knee injury that lasted until he became a freshman, and as a result, he was sidelined during his first year at university. However, the knee injury did not last forever as he was soon able to join the university’s football team in 2016. On the 26th of September, he made his football debut at the school in a match against the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Jesse’s keen interest in football does not come as a surprise, considering that his father is the founder of a football club. Despite not following his father’s career path in entertainment, it can be seen that they still share a similar interest in football.
During His Senior Year, He Came Up With The Idea Of Starting A Wine Brand
During his senior year, while discussing with his dad, the idea of starting a Rose wine brand came to him. At the family house in East Hampton, New York, where Jesse usually spent most of his holiday, while sitting on the porch by 2 am, his father asked if he had any “pink juice” (Pink Juice is what Jon Bon Jovi called rose wine). In response to his father, Jesse said since they were in Hampton, his father should refer to Rose wine as Hampton water.
On hearing that, his father got interested and was of the strong opinion that calling a wine brand ‘Hampton Water’ would be a great idea. And Jesse did not waste so much time before delving into creating a label and coming up with a marketing idea for the brand.
Jesse and his dad reached out to a well-known French winemaker Gérard Bertrand, and he loved the idea and was willing to partner with them. Two years after the idea of starting Hampton Water came, it was launched in February 2018.
In May 2019, He Launched Hampton Burger
Jesse Bongiovi is very much business-inclined, and thankfully he has a father who supports him. About a year and some months after the launch of Hampton Water, he entered into another partnership with Umami Burger to start Hampton Burger. The burger is sold at any Umami restaurant, and one dollar from every sale goes to his father’s foundation – The Jon Bon Jovi Foundation.
Jesse Bongiovi Is In A Relationship With Jesse Light
Jesse Bongiovi keeps his relationship life private. However, there are reports that he is in a relationship with Jesse Light, a TV producer. The two had not revealed when they started dating, but there are reports they have been spotted with each other since 2019.
Their relationship became public in 2020, when Light shared pictures of herself and Jesse on Instagram, looking so loved up. So many fans want them to get married because they look good together.
Jesse Bongiovi has over 50k followers on Instagram, and judging from the kind of comments his posts attract, you can tell that most of his followers are fans. On Instagram, he shares pictures and videos of himself, his girlfriend, his family, and his businesses.
Key Takeaways
- Jesse James Louis Bongiovi, born on February 19, 1995, is an American wine entrepreneur, and he is best known for being the first son of rock legend Jon Bon Jovi and karate instructor Dorothea Hurley.
- He grew up in an upper-class neighborhood in New Jersey before moving to Manhattan, New York, to attend Poly Prep in Brooklyn.
- While at Poly Prep, Bongiovi was part of the school’s lacrosse and football programs, earning a reputation as a talented sportsman. He even helped his football team improve their record under coach Dino Mangiero.
- After high school, Bongiovi attended the University of Notre Dame, where he studied political science and business economics. Despite an injury, he also played as a cornerback for the Fighting Irish football team.
- The idea of launching a rosé wine brand originated during Bongiovi’s senior year at the university. The brand was humorously inspired by the popular practice of referring to rosé wine as “Hampton Water” in East Hampton, where the Bongiovi family often spent their holidays.
- Bongiovi and his father partnered with acclaimed French winemaker Gérard Bertrand to produce the wine. The brand, Hampton Water, was officially launched in February 2018.
- Jesse Bongiovi is also active on social media, where he shares updates on both his personal life and business ventures.
- He got engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Jesse Light, at his East Hampton residence. The celebration later continued at Surf Lodge in Montauk, New York.
- His brother, Jacob Hurley Bongiovi, is a student at Syracuse University who gained recognition for organizing a national student walkout to protest the government’s response to mass school shootings.
- His sister, Stephanie Rose Bongiovi, works as a camera operator for TV, and she has worked on the series “Impractical Jokers”. She faced a drug charge related to a suspected heroin overdose while in college, but the charges were later dropped.
- The youngest of the family, Romeo Jon Bongiovi, prefers to maintain a low profile compared to his siblings.
- As the son of Jon Bon Jovi, Jesse Bongiovi is considered by many to be a carbon copy of his father, sharing not just physical resemblances but also a knack for business and creativity.
