Jake Bongiovi caught the attention of the public eye in 2021 when his romance with Stranger Things star, Millie Bobby Brown hogged the headlines. The young lovers shared many beautiful moments on their social media accounts with millions of followers who couldn’t stop talking about them. However, he is no stranger to the spotlight. Born to the world-class musician, Jon Bon Jovi, Bongiovi grew up under the spotlight and is currently carving his career in the entertainment industry.
Far from being just another celebrity kid, Jake Bongiovi is blazing his trail as a model. He has also ventured into acting with a few projects in production. Bongiovi is popular on social media where his legion of fans are treated to personal details about his life and career. Now married to one of the brightest stars in the movie industry, fans are eager to know more about him and his future career plans.
How Old Is Jake Bongiovi?
Named Jacob Hurley Bongiovi at birth, Jake Bongiovi was born on May 7, 2002, to musician Jon Bon Jovi and his wife Dorothea Hurley. He was born and raised in Middletown Township, New Jersey with two brothers, Romeo and Jesse, and a sister named Stephanie Rose. Growing up as the son of a popular musician, Bongiovi, and his siblings have always had the spotlight on them.
Jake Bongiovi attended Poly Prep Country Day School in Brooklyn for his early education. He later completed his studies at The Pennington School. He played with the football team in high school but never considered pursuing a career in the sport. In 2020, Bongiovi dropped out of Syracuse University after his first year. The decision was to enable him to pursue a career in acting.
He Is a Model and Budding Actor
While Jake Bongiovi was interested in sports as a student, he decided to pursue a career in show business instead. With his height of 6’1″ and a ripped body, modeling seemed the right call for him. He is signed to two media giants William Morris Endeavor and IMG Models to promote his modeeling career. Also, Bongiovi is earnestly working on his acting career with a few projects in the pipeline.
His debut acting credit is in Jordan Weiss‘s directorial debut titled Sweethearts. Bongiovi plays Kellan in the upcoming romantic comedy alongside seasoned American actress Kiernan Shipka. The film also stars Charlie Hall and Nico Hiraga. The budding actor landed a prominent role in February 2023 to play Justin in Todd Tucker‘s musical film Rockbottom. Also starring McKaley Miller and Teala Dunn, Bongiovi’s character in the upcoming film is a singer battling stage fright.
Jake Bongiovi Married Millie Bobby Brown In May 2024
Millie Bobby Brown and Bongiovi first sparked dating rumors in early 2021 when they appeared to be just friends. Their relationship was confirmed in June 2021 when Brown posted a picture of them sharing a kiss in London. The pair debuted on the red carpet as a couple at the March 2022 BAFTA Awards. In April 2023, Bongiovi and Brown shared pictures of her wearing an engagement ring on their respective Instagram accounts which sparked a debate due to their age at the time.
Nonetheless, in May 2024, Jake Bongiovi (22) married Millie Bobby Brown (20) in a private ceremony attended by close family and friends. Bongiovi’s dad, Jon Bon Jovi confirmed the exciting news in an interview on BBC’s The One Show. A more elaborate ceremony will be held later in the year to celebrate the couple. Brown made her acting debut in 2013 but gained international recognition in 2016 with her starring role as Eleven on Stranger Things.
Love is in the air! 💍👀
Rock icon @jonbonjovi reflects on his son Jake tying the knot with English actress Millie Bobby Brown 🫶 #TheOneShow 👉 https://t.co/VjJyrfUjUi pic.twitter.com/pxtCnTtHmX
— BBC The One Show (@BBCTheOneShow) May 28, 2024
Jake Bongiovi’s Father, Jon Bon Jovi Is a Rock Icon
Jon Bon Jovi is a renowned American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor. He began his career as a singer in the mid-1970s, founding and performing with different bands, including the globally successful rock band, Bon Jovi, formed in 1983. Jovi also has a successful solo career and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2009.
After gaining fame as a singer, Jovi began his acting career in 1990. While his first role went uncredited, he has made notable appearances in films such as Moonlight and Valentino (1995), The Leading Man (1996), U-571 (2000), and Cry Wolf (2005). His television credits include Sex and the City as Seth and Ally McBeal as Victor Morrison. Here’s a rundown of Jake Bongiovi and Millie Bobby Brown’s relationship and marriage.
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