Jon Bon Jovi Celebrates 36th Wedding Anniversary Amidst Infidelity Controversy

Introduction to the Couple

American rock musician John “Jon Bon Jovi” Bongiovi Jr., 62, took time to honor his wife, Dorothea Bongiovi, on the 36th anniversary of their marriage.

Celebrating 36 Years of Marriage

On April 29, Bon Jovi shared a celebratory three-photo carousel on his Instagram page. The Bon Jovi band frontman’s post included a image of 36 red roses place in a glass vase.

Jon Bon Jovi and his wife, Dorothea Bongiovi, celebrate their 36th wedding anniversary as fans focus on his admitted history of cheating with over 100 women. (credit: @jbjsoulkitchen/Instagram)

Bon Jovi also displayed a picture of the couple in their younger days. His third slide featured a snapshot of a sign of the Graceland Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, the location where the pair eloped on April 29, 1989.

Reactions to the Anniversary Post

“36 roses for 36 amazing years. Happy anniversary, my love,” Bon Jovi wrote in the Instagram caption. The New Jersey native’s followers shared positive reactions to his loving message for the mother of his four children.

For instance, one fan on Bon Jovi’s Instagram page exclaimed, “Beautiful couple, happy anniversary!” Likewise, a fellow supporter of the Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee posted, “I love this couple! Happy anniversary.”

Infidelity Controversy

Elsewhere on the internet, Bon Jovi’s jubilant message for Dorothea was met with negative reactions. In particular, critics zeroed in on his admission to having multiple affairs throughout his marriage.

“These are all the wonderful clichés of rock stardom,” Bon Jovi told The Independent in April 2024. “It’s about never lying about having been a saint, but not being a fool enough to f— up the home life, either.”

That same month saw Bon Jovi elaborate on his infidelity during an interview with ABC News correspondent Michael Strahan. The video interview included the “Livin’ on a Prayer” singer sharing his thoughts about his past indiscretions.

“I got away with murder,” Bon Jovi admitted to the retired Super Bowl-winning NFL player. “I’m a rock and roll star. I’m not a saint. I’m not saying there weren’t 100 girls in my life. I’m Jon Bon Jovi.”

Bon Jovi’s Career and Family

The Bon Jovi band broke out as a mainstream act with the release of the group’s “Slippery When Wet” album in 1986. “Slippery When Wet” spent eight weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and eventually earned Diamond certification from the RIAA in July 2024.

Bon Jovi scored four No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with “You Give Love a Bad Name,” “Livin’ on a Prayer,” “Bad Medicine,” and “I’ll Be There For You.” The “Wanted Dead or Alive” song became the biggest hit of their career by selling over 6 million copies.

In 2009, Bon Jovi was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. His solo discography contains the “Blaze of Glory” and “Destination Anywhere” albums. The Bon Jovi band earned a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction as part of the 2018 class.

Conclusion

Jon and Dorothea have four children together: Stephanie Rose (born 1993), Jesse James Louis (born in 1995), Jacob “Jake” Hurley (born in 2002), and Romeo Jon (born in 2004). Despite the controversy surrounding his infidelity, Bon Jovi’s love for his wife and family is evident in his anniversary post.