You’ve seen the name "Bongiovi" splashed across headlines lately, but it’s usually tacked onto a red carpet photo of a certain Stranger Things star. It’s kinda wild how the world works. For decades, Jon Bon Jovi was the face of New Jersey rock, the guy every woman wanted and every guy wanted to be. Now? He’s basically "Millie Bobby Brown’s father-in-law" to a whole new generation.
But if you think there’s just one Jon Bon Jovi son to keep track of, you’re missing the bigger picture. There are actually three of them: Jesse, Jake, and Romeo. Each one is carving out a path that’s surprisingly different from the "hair metal" legacy you might expect. No one is just sitting around waiting for a royalty check. Honestly, the way they’ve handled the "nepo baby" label is actually pretty savvy.
The Entrepreneur: Jesse Bongiovi and the "Pink Juice" Business
Jesse is the oldest son, born in 1995. He’s 30 now, and he’s the one who most resembles his dad in terms of that gritty, New Jersey work ethic. Instead of picking up a guitar, he went to Notre Dame, played football, and then decided the world needed more rosé.
He co-founded Hampton Water with his dad and French winemaker Gérard Bertrand. It wasn’t just some vanity project where they slapped a name on a bottle. Jesse’s been the boots-on-the-ground guy, traveling to festivals and handling the "unpretentious" marketing that made the brand a massive hit.
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Life has changed fast for Jesse recently. In May 2024, he married his longtime girlfriend, TV producer Jesse Light, in a Las Vegas ceremony at the same chapel where his parents eloped back in 1989. Talk about a full-circle moment. By November 2025, they welcomed their first child. He’s officially a dad now, which means Jon is a grandfather twice over. Jesse recently joked in an interview that he has a "new appreciation for sleeping past 7 a.m."
The Movie Star: Jake Bongiovi and the Millie Connection
Then there’s Jake. He’s 23 and, let’s be real, he’s the one the paparazzi are obsessed with. He’s a model and an actor, but his most famous role is being the husband of Millie Bobby Brown.
They met on Instagram—classic Gen Z—and were friends for a bit before things got serious. They tied the knot in May 2024, followed by a much bigger, fancier bash in Italy later that year. People had a lot to say about them getting married so young, but Jon defended them, pointing out that he met his own wife in high school.
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Why Jake is More Than Just a Famous Husband
- Acting Credits: He’s not just "the guy in the photo." He’s got roles in films like Sweethearts and Rockbottom.
- Fatherhood: In August 2025, Jake and Millie announced they adopted a baby girl. It was a private, low-key announcement that caught a lot of people by surprise.
- Production: He’s even dipping his toes into executive producing, with credits on Enola Holmes 3 and other projects slated for 2026.
The Mystery: Romeo Bongiovi’s Music Career
Romeo is the youngest, born in 2004. For the longest time, he was the quiet one. No public Instagram. No flashy girlfriend. He just stayed out of the way.
That changed recently when news broke about his band, Lawn.
Interestingly, Jon has been very vocal about not helping him. He told the Independent that Romeo is "no nepo baby" and that he has nothing to do with how the band operates. Romeo is 21 now, and he seems determined to make it on his own terms. Lawn’s first singles dropped late last year, and they’ve actually got a decent bit of buzz. It’s a far cry from his dad’s 80s anthems—think more indie, more raw.
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What Most People Get Wrong About the Bongiovi Kids
The biggest misconception is that they’re all just living off "Livin' on a Prayer." While they obviously have a massive safety net, the family dynamic seems focused on independence. You don’t see them on messy reality shows. You don’t see them in "troubled star" tabloids.
Dorothea, Jon’s wife, is often credited as the "glue" that kept them grounded in New Jersey rather than the Hollywood bubble. It worked.
Even with the fame, the family is remarkably tight. During the pandemic, they all moved back into the family’s New Jersey home to quarantine together. Jon said it was the most time they’d spent under one roof in a decade. That closeness shows up now in how they support each other's weddings and business launches.
The Bongiovi Sons: A Quick Glance at 2026
- Jesse Bongiovi (31): Running the Lily Pond Group (wine/spirits), new father to a baby born in late 2025.
- Jake Bongiovi (24): Acting in 2026 releases, navigating life as a new dad to an adopted daughter with Millie Bobby Brown.
- Romeo Bongiovi (22): Fronting his band Lawn and actively avoiding his father’s "rock star" shadows to build his own sound.
If you’re looking to follow their careers, the best way is to keep an eye on independent projects rather than just waiting for a Bon Jovi reunion. Jesse is active in the business world, Jake is becoming a fixture in the Netflix/film circuit, and Romeo is likely to hit the club circuit with his band this year. Supporting their individual ventures—like trying Hampton Water or catching a Lawn show—gives you a much better sense of who they are than any tabloid headline ever will.
Start by checking out the latest music from Lawn if you want to see the "new" Bongiovi sound, or keep an eye on the 2026 film festival circuits to see Jake's transition from model to lead actor.