Jake Bongiovi

Jake Bongiovi
Born
Jacob Hurley Bongiovi

(2002-05-07) May 7, 2002 (age 24)
New Jersey, U.S.
Occupations
  • Model
  • actor
Years active2022–present
Spouse
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(m. 2024)​
Children2
FatherJon Bon Jovi
RelativesTony Bongiovi (second cousin once removed)

Jacob Hurley Bongiovi (born May 7, 2002) is an American model and actor. He is the son of rock musician Jon Bon Jovi.

Early life

Jacob Hurley Bongiovi was born on May 7, 2002, in New Jersey, U.S., and raised in Middletown Township, New Jersey. He is the son of musician Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Hurley and has three siblings. He attended Poly Prep Country Day School in Brooklyn. Bongiovi attended The Pennington School, where he played on the football team. He attended Syracuse University in 2020 but dropped out after his first year to pursue acting.

Career

Bongiovi made his acting debut as part of the cast in the romantic comedy Sweethearts, directed by Jordan Weiss. Filming wrapped on the project in August 2022. In February 2023, he was cast in Todd Tucker's musical film Rockbottom alongside McKaley Miller and Teala Dunn, which follows a fictitious 1980s hair metal band CougarSnake, centered on lead actor Tom Everett Scott. Bongiovi's character Justin is a potential lead singer who must first overcome stage fright.

As a model, Bongiovi is signed with William Morris Endeavor and IMG Models. In 2022, Bongiovi starred in a video for fashion brand Versace.

Personal life

Since 2021, Bongiovi has been in a relationship with British actress Millie Bobby Brown. They made their red-carpet debut together in March 2022 at the BAFTA Awards. The couple announced their engagement in April 2023, by both making posts to their respective Instagram accounts. News of the engagement was reported as going quickly viral by Newsweek in April 2023, with media discussion of the young ages of Bongiovi (20) and Brown (19) at the time. In May 2024, the couple married in a private ceremony. In August 2025, Bongiovi and Brown announced they had welcomed their first child, a baby girl, through adoption. In September 2026, People reported that the couple adopted a second child, a baby boy.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2024 Rockbottom Justin
Action Juice N/a Short film; director
Sweethearts Kellan
2025 Poetic License Julian Bende Post-production
2026 Enola Holmes 3 N/a Post-production; executive producer
TBA Just Picture It N/a

References

  1. ↑ "Jon Bon Jovi's son leaving New Jersey". www.app.com.
  2. ↑ Gulla, Emily; Mappoura, Lia (August 12, 2022). "Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi's relationship timeline". Cosmopolitan.com. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  3. ↑ Jordan, Chris. "Coronavirus in NJ: Bon Jovi son had symptoms, family self-quarantined in Middletown", Asbury Park Press, March 28, 2020. Accessed April 3, 2023. "The rocker's son, 17-year-old Jake Bongiovi, showed 'mild' symptoms of COVID-19 and now the family is 'sequestered and under quarantine' in their Middletown home in case Jake had it, Jon Bon Jovi said."
  4. ↑ Hassan, Beril Naz (April 11, 2023). "Who is Jacob Hurley Bongiovi? Millie Bobby Brown announces engagement to boyfriend". Evening Standard. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  5. ↑ WEAVER, Hilary; Bailey, Alyssa (April 11, 2023). "All About Jake Bongiovi, Millie Bobby Brown's Apparent Fiancé". Elle.com. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  6. ↑ Donyéa, Tennyson. "Bon Jovi’s son will run away from N.J. He’s chosen an out-of-state college.", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, February 4, 2020. Accessed April 13, 2023. "Jake Bongiovi, son of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jon Bon Jovi, has announced what college he plans to attend. The Pennington School senior revealed he’s chosen to attend Syracuse University this fall."
  7. ↑ Herbert, Geoff (April 11, 2023). "Millie Bobby Brown engaged to Syracuse University alum Jake Bongiovi". Syracuse.com. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  8. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (August 15, 2022). "Charlie Hall Books Trio Of TV & Film Roles Including 'Sex Lives of College Girls' Spot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
  9. ↑ Jordan, Chris (February 20, 2023). "Jake Bongiovi, son of Jon Bon Jovi, joining cast for movie about fictional hair metal band". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  10. ↑ Donnelly, Matt (February 16, 2023). "Jake Bongiovi Joins Tom Everett Scott in Hair Band Comedy 'Rockbottom' (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  11. ↑ Kuperinsky, Amy (February 21, 2023). "He's halfway there. Jake Bongiovi, Bon Jovi's son, starring in '80s hair metal movie". NJ.com. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Cher x Versace for Pride 2022 | CHERSACE Film with Jake Bongiovi | Versace". YouTube. June 7, 2022.
  13. ↑ Muir, Ellie (April 11, 2023). "Millie Bobbie Brown Sparks Rumours She's Engaged To Boyfriend Jake Bongiovi". The Independent. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  14. ↑ Siwak, Miranda (April 11, 2023). "Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi's Relationship Timeline". Us Weekly. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  15. ↑ McIntosh, Steven (April 11, 2023). "Millie Bobby Brown announces her engagement to Jake Bongiovi". BBC News. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  16. ↑ Woodyatt, Amy (April 11, 2023). "Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi hint they're engaged". CNN. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  17. ↑ Smith, Ryan (April 13, 2023). "Millie Bobby Brown Engagement Joke Goes Viral After Age Controversy". Newsweek. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  18. ↑ Kelly, Liam (April 16, 2023). "Why has Jake Bongiovi proposed to Millie Bobby Brown so young?". The Times. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  19. ↑ Richards, Victoria (April 16, 2023). "'Stranger Things' teenage star Millie Bobby Brown wants to marry Jake Bongiovi – so what?". Irish Independent. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  20. ↑ "Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi Are Married!". Peoplemag. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  21. ↑ Sacks, Hannah; Grant, Kayla (August 21, 2025). "Millie Bobby Brown and Husband Jake Bongiovi Welcome First Baby Together". People. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  22. ↑ Goldberg, Grant, Madison E., Kayla (September 17, 2026). "Millie Bobby Brown Welcomes Baby No. 2 With Jake Bongiovi (Exclusive Source)".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  23. ↑ "Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi share first photo their 'little guy'". September 18, 2026. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  24. ↑ "Jake Bongiovi, son of Jon Bon Jovi, joining cast for movie about fictional hair metal band". www.app.com.