If you’ve ever scrolled through Instagram and seen a vibrant, outspoken woman defending her husband’s legacy or sharing the chaotic reality of Caribbean parenting, you’ve met "Jinx." Most people outside of Jamaica know her simply as Sean Paul’s wife. But honestly, reducing Sean Paul and Jodi Stewart to just a celebrity marriage ignores the fact that Jodi was a media powerhouse in her own right long before she became Mrs. Henriques.
They aren't your typical "Hollywood" couple. There’s no manufactured drama for the cameras, yet they’ve stayed in the headlines for over two decades. How? By being unapologetically Jamaican and surprisingly normal.
The Grasshoppers Meeting and the Denmark Detour
It’s kinda funny how they met. It wasn't at a high-end gala or a music video set—at least not at first. They first crossed paths in 2002 at a Kingston spot called Grasshoppers.
Sean Paul was already gaining massive momentum with Dutty Rock, but Jodi wasn't exactly starstruck. In fact, when Sean sent a friend over to ask if she wanted to be in one of his music videos, she basically told him where to go. She wasn't interested in being "just another video girl."
She left for Denmark the very next day to study.
Most celebrity flings would have died right there. But when she came back to Jamaica a year later, they kept bumping into each other at parties. They became friends first. That foundation is probably why, in 2026, they are still one of the most stable couples in the music industry. They dated for nearly a decade before things got "official" with a wedding in May 2012.
Jodi "Jinx" Henriques is Not Just a "Wife"
Look, Jodi Stewart (now Jodi Stewart-Henriques) has a resume that stands on its own. Before the YouTube channel and the "celebrity wife" label, she was a staple on RETV. She hosted VIP Backstage and E-Weekly, interviewing the biggest names in the Caribbean.
She’s also a trained teacher. Yeah, she has a degree in early childhood education.
The many hats of Jinx:
- Media VJ: Spent a decade as the face of Jamaican entertainment television.
- Costume Designer: She’s the only Jamaican to design costumes for major bands in Trinidad Carnival.
- Property Investor: She recently made waves for buying a luxury apartment in Kingston entirely on her own, after being denied a mortgage initially. She didn't use Sean's "millionaire" status to bail her out.
- YouTube Creator: Her channel, Jodi & Tricky, gives a raw look at motherhood and life in Jamaica.
The Reality of Raising "The Bosses"
By 2017, the couple finally expanded their "lead singer" lineup. Their son, Levi Blaze, was born in February 2017, followed by their daughter, Remi Leigh, in August 2019.
Sean Paul often calls his kids "the real bosses." It’s a bit of a pivot from the "Get Busy" era, but it’s a side of him fans have grown to love. Jodi is the one who keeps it real on social media, though. She doesn't post the "perfect" curated family photos all the time. She shows the tantrums, the TikTok challenges where the kids ignore them, and the struggle of balancing a global touring schedule with school runs.
Why Sean Paul and Jodi Stewart Still Matter in 2026
In an era where celebrity marriages last about as long as a TikTok trend, this pair has survived 24 years of knowing each other and 14 years of marriage.
They’ve faced their share of noise. From Wendy Williams "shooting her shot" at Sean Paul on national television (to which Jodi gave a classic, witty response) to public debates about Sean’s support for younger artists, they handle it as a unit. Jodi is famously protective. If someone comes for Sean’s legacy or claims he doesn't help the youth, she’s in the comments with receipts.
What You Can Learn from Their Longevity
Honestly, their relationship works because they didn't rush. They spent ten years "getting to know each other" before the 2012 wedding. Jodi has often said that communication is the only thing that keeps them grounded when Sean is halfway across the world on tour.
Actionable Insights for Navigating High-Pressure Relationships:
- Build a Friendship First: They spent a year just being in the same circles before dating.
- Maintain Individual Identities: Jodi never stopped being a VJ or a designer. Having your own "thing" prevents resentment.
- Defend the Brand: Whether it's property investment or public image, they support each other's professional moves publicly.
- Prioritize Family Privacy: While they share snippets, they keep the "heavy" stuff off the internet.
If you're looking for the secret sauce to the Sean Paul and Jodi Stewart success story, it’s basically this: They are two independent people who actually like each other. That’s rarer than a Grammy in the hills of St. Andrew.
To keep up with their latest moves, you can follow Jodi's "Jodi & Tricky" YouTube series or check out Sean Paul's latest collaborations, where he continues to bridge the gap between old-school dancehall and the new generation.