Not ‘a saint’: Look back at Jon Bon Jovi and wife Dorothea Hurley’s ups and downs

Jon Bon Jovi and his wife Dorothea Hurley.

Jon Bon Jovi, 62, is a rare rocker who doesn’t have a lothario reputation, as he’s been married to his high school sweetheart, Dorothea Hurley, for 34 years.

But, in an interview published on Sunday, he told the Independent, that he hasn’t been “a saint” all these decades.

“These are all the wonderful clichés of rock stardom. It’s about never lying about having been a saint, but not being a fool enough to f – – k up the home life, either.”

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Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea in 2019. Splash News

He told the outlet that their long marriage is in part thanks to her “tolerance” when he strayed.

Here’s everything to know about the couple.

When they got married

The “You Give Love a Bad Name” singer met his wife when they were both students attending Sayreville War Memorial High School in New Jersey.

“She let me cheat off her in history,” he told People in 2020. “I was immediately drawn to her from the minute I saw her and that never changed.”

During a visit to the Howard Stern Show in 2023, Hurley said, “I remember somebody told me a story and then I said, ‘Well, my boyfriend’s gonna be a rock star,’ and they were like, ‘Good luck with that.’ “

However, their path wasn’t smooth all along. They broke up in 1985, and during that time, Bon Jovi dated actress Diane Lane for five months, as Lane said on “Watch What Happens Live.” After that, he got back together with Hurley.

They eloped at the Graceland Chapel in Las Vegas in 1989 – three years after he rose to global fame with the band’s breakout album, 1986’s “Slippery When Wet.”

Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Hurley in 1985. Getty Images

Jon Bon Jovi and wife Dorothea Hurley in 2013. Getty Images

Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Hurley in 2024. Rick Davis / SplashNews.com

“We had the No. 1 album, the No. 1 single, and we were playing three nights at the Forum in LA,” he told Men’s Health in 2010.

“I turned to Dorothea and said, ‘I got an idea. Why don’t we go right now?’ She said, ‘You’re out of your mind.’ I said, ‘Come on. What’s better than this, right now, this moment?’ And so we ran off to Las Vegas. Didn’t tell a soul.”

He also later told the Mirror, “It was like Harry Styles or Justin Timberlake getting married. I was that to the young girls in my time. When I came back from Vegas my manager was furious. He was like, ‘America’s boy is now married … that’s not a good career move.’ The record company was also despondent.”

Bon Jovi in 1987: (From left) David Bryan, Tico Torres, Jon Bon Jovi (center), Richie Sambora and Alec John Such. Getty Images

Jon Bon Jovi previously said when he got married, his manager said “that’s not a good career move.” BDC Images / MEGA

Jon Bon Jovi said when he got married, it was like Harry Styles or Justin Timberlake getting married. Getty Images

When they had kids

Between 1993 and 2004, the couple welcomed four children: Sons Jesse, 29, Jake, 21, and Romeo, 20, and daughter Stephanie, 30.

Similar to his dad, Jake Bongiovi also found love at a young age with “Stranger Things” star Millie Bobby Brown, 20. The young couple got engaged in April 2023.

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Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Hurley with daughter Stephanie Rose. FilmMagic

Jon Bon Jovi, wife Dorothea Hurley and kids Jesse, Jacob and Stephanie Rose. FilmMagic

Notable marriage quotes 

In 2007, Bon Jovi told Best Life Magazine,  “I don’t look at this week’s hot starlet and think about trading in or trading up. I don’t have a mistress on the side or another family across town. You’re never going to read that story about me. I have no regard for that whole lifestyle.”

He added, “It’s a shallow pool, man. When you’ve been at it this long, you know it’s a real shallow pool.”

In November 2016, Hurley, told People, “Somehow it works. I think because we grow at the same rate. We grew equally and not in opposite directions.”

He chimed in, saying, “She’s the glue … I’m the crazy visionary with all kinds of things flying, and the seams are all splitting. She’s the one following me with the glue and the thread and needle, keeping it all together.”

Prince William with Jon Bon Jovi, Dorothea Hurley, and their children Jacob, Stephanie and Romeo. AFP via Getty Images

Dorothea Bongiovi and Jon Bon Jovi in 2024. Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP

Jon Bon Jovi with Dorothea circa 1990. Getty Images

“We really like each other. We want to hang out,” Bon Jovi further told the outlet in 2020.

“I always said I was good at spotting potential too. I have a gift,” Dorothea said.

He told the Independent that he attributes their lasting love to, “A mutual admiration society, and being lucky enough to have grown up together.”

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Bon Jovi sang about his indiscretions in “Bed of Roses.” Getty Images

Bon Jovi famously addressed his alleged affairs on the road in his 1993 hit single, “Bed of Roses.”

In it, he sings, “Now as you close your eyes / Know I’ll be thinking about you / While my mistress she calls me / To stand in her spotlight again / Tonight I won’t be alone / But you know that don’t mean I’m not lonely / I’ve got nothing to prove / For it’s you that I’d die to defend.”

Bon Jovi will be featured in the docuseries “Thank You Goodnight,” premiering Friday, April 26 on Hulu.

Richie Sambora Celebrated Early Father’s Day with Daughter Ava: ‘She’s the Apple of His Eye’

Richie Sambora’s daughter Ava is possibly looking to pursue her Ph.D in psychology, and announced her engagement in February

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Every day is Father’s Day for Richie Sambora.

The rocker, 64, is a proud dad when it comes to daughter Ava, 26 — so much so that the two carved out time to celebrate Father’s Day a week early by getting lunch together with Ava’s fiancé Tyler Farrar.

“Being a great father is a life sentence and one Richie considers one of life’s greatest gifts and accomplishments,” a source says. “‘She’s the apple of his eye. That’s what he lives for — his daughter and his fans and his family.”

Sambora and Ava celebrated early because the rocker had to head to the East Coast, where he attended the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction on Thursday, June 13 (He was inducted himself in 2009). The insider says that he spent Father’s Day visiting his mother, who fell and broke her hip earlier this year.

Sambora — who left Bon Jovi in 2013 in order to focus on raising Ava, whom he shares with ex-wife Heather Locklear — “frequently” hosts his daughter and her fiancé, who announced their engagement in February, at his home in Calabasas, where he’s been hard at work on new music, the source adds.

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“Ava’s possibly looking to pursue her Ph.D in psychology. He’s so incredibly proud of her for following her dreams,” the source says. “He left the band for Ava, and the story just keeps getting sweeter and sweeter.”

The singer-songwriter is fresh off the release of a slew of new singles, including “I Pray,” “Livin’ Alone,” “Songs That Wrote My Life” and “Believe (In Miracles),” which he put out in April and May.

In a statement, Sambora said he was at a point in life where he was “truly happy and a big part of that joy comes from writing songs and making music.”

“Everybody is loving [the new music], which makes me so happy,” he added to PEOPLE at an event last month.

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The event came shortly after the release of Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, a Hulu docuseries that chronicled the history of Bon Jovi, which Sambora joined as guitarist in the early 1980s. He went on to co-write some of the group’s biggest hits, including “Livin’ on a Prayer” and “Wanted Dead or Alive,” before his 2013 departure.

“She needed me, and I needed her,” Sambora says in the docuseries of leaving the band for his daughter. “Truthfully. We didn’t have enough time. Things gang up on you, and I was dealing with that, as well as being a part of one of the biggest bands in the world. The band was stale at that point, and my job was to say that.”

Jon Bon Jovi Encourages His Son To Have Kids Soon With New Wife Millie Bobby Brown

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi just tied the knot, but his father Jon Bon Jovi is looking forward to seeing the couple have kids of their own.

Speaking to The Sun, the rocker commented on his son’s nuptials, saying now two of his boys are married and they’re excited to see what the future holds for the newlyweds.

Jon Bon Giovi Is Excited For Grandkids

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“My grandkids will be more English than Italian or my other heritage! How crazy is that? It’s a very exciting time,” he said. “My other son [Jesse] just got married so we’re welcoming two daughters-in-law into our family.”

“To think that they’re carrying on my father’s name, my grandfather’s and my great-grandfather’s . . . wow! Suddenly, your kids are married and then they’re telling you about the prospect of grandbabies . . . woah,” he continued. “There’s no chapter in my book that went this far.”

Millie Is Allegedly Desperate To Have Kids

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Millie may be at the height of her career and able to pursue new opportunities with the conclusion of Stranger Things. But she may be looking to take a step back from acting, if recent reports suggesting she hopes to become pregnant soon hold true.

“Millie is 20 years young and loves being married, and though she is enjoying the moments she is making with Jake when it comes to plans to start a family, they’d like to start sooner rather than later,” a source told Daily Mail. They added that she’s waiting until her schedule slows down to start trying.

“Once her commitments with Stranger Things are finally over, that is when she’d like to have them start trying,” they went on. “She and Jake are looking forward to their future and that most certainly includes kids. She wants to be a young mom.”

Baby planning isn’t the only thing on their minds, as another source shared Millie and Jake wanted to host another wedding ceremony in the U.S. later this year to celebrate their nuptials.

Fans hoped Millie Bobby Brown and Louis Partridge would fall in love in real life, but it turns out Louis is dating another actress.

“They are planning a bigger ceremony in the US later this year but now they have legally married and done all the paperwork,” they said. “It was a very low-key, romantic affair with their closest family with them as they said their vows.”

Millie, 20, and Jake, 23, officially tied the knot in May, though the news was hidden for a week until the actress released an official statement. The couple first sparked romance rumors in 2021, and became engaged in 2023, clearly wasting no time before walking down the aisle. And if the reports are true, the couple may not hesitate to start a family, despite their young ages.

Top 5 beauties in their twenties: The most charming and talented “heiresses” in showbiz

They are the children of world-famous stars, not only inheriting wealth and glamorous appearance but also “capturing” the beauty and talent of their parents.

Ava Sambora (daughter of Heather Locklear)

Ava Sambora, 23 years old, is the daughter of the famous actress from the 80s of the last century, Heather Locklear and her father is the guitarist of the famous Bon Jovi band – Richie Sambora. Ava’s biological parents have been divorced for 9 years but they still maintain a good relationship and spend time with their children.

Ava is currently a model for Wannabe, possessing an extremely sweet and sexy beauty, a bright smile, charming blonde hair and a well-proportioned body that is no less than her biological mother, making it difficult for viewers to take their eyes off. In addition, Ava is also quite famous for participating in the movie “This is 40” and making a reality TV show about her own student life on YouTube.

Hailie Jade (Eminem’s daughter)

Although she does not pursue an artistic career, with a healthy, toned body, a pretty face, and the fame of her father, the “king of rap” Eminem, Hailie Jade is still an influential person on social networks. Netizens often admire Hailie’s slim, hot body and have asked her many times to share her secret to staying in shape.

Moreover, this beautiful 25-year-old girl seems to be good at many things, not only having an eye for fashion but also having a great aptitude for sports and academics.

Suri Cruise (Katie Holmes’ daughter)

Possessing the eyes of her father, Tom Cruise, and the lips of her mother, Katie Holmes, it is no surprise that Suri Cruise is always the center of attention for the paparazzi and is often sought after as an A-list star. With her long legs and pretty, feminine, and graceful appearance, Suri always makes netizens go crazy every time she appears.

Kaia Gerber (daughter of Cindy Crawford)

Kaia Gerber (19 years old) is the beloved daughter of the famous supermodel Cindy Crawford, but she is proving that she will fly higher and further than her mother. Known as the most talented and famous 10X model today, Kaia has covered almost every fashion runway.

Kaia is said to have inherited her mother’s beauty, but still has her own personality, making it easy for people to be attracted to her. She was awarded the Model of the Year award at the “British Fashion Awards 2018”, surpassing other famous names such as Bella Hadid, Adut Akech, Adwoa Aboah and Winnie Harlow.

In the Spring Summer 2019 fashion week alone, she appeared in more than 20 shows such as Fendi, Chanel, Versace, Prada, Tom Ford, Chloé, Ralph Lauren, Stella McCartney, Calvin Klein, Moschino, Ferragamo, Valentino… Her strong and graceful catwalks are highly appreciated by experts as well as the audience.

Kaia has a slim figure, the standard of a catwalk model, but she also builds her image in a direction that is increasingly sexy, individual and mature. Kaia currently owns a large fortune from her own efforts and talent that everyone admires.

Lily Rose Depp (Johnny Depp’s daughter)

Lily-Rose was born in 1999 (21 years old) is the daughter of actor Johnny Depp and French singer Vanessa Paradis. Her parents never married, and divorced in 2012 after 14 years. Not only does she inherit the beautiful appearance from both her parents, Lily also has a natural acting talent and the qualities of a model when she was chosen as the face of Chanel perfume.

In addition, Lily Rose Depp also has a strange, extremely attractive and impressive appearance. In her, people can also feel a different, carefree aura, just like her playboy father, who is talented and has many flaws. Besides her attractive face, Lily’s body is also something that many people admire and desire. Because of the nature of her job as a professional model, she keeps her body slim and supermodel standard.

Van Zant Brothers’ Childhood Home in Jacksonville, FL

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The story of Lynyrd Skynyrd, one of the greatest Southern rock bands of all time, started in the most unlikely way.

As fate would have it, Ronnie Van Zant struck a foul ball during a game at a nearby park, hitting future bandmate Bob Burns in the head.

This serendipitous moment led to a friendship that eventually blossomed into Lynyrd Skynyrd, a band known for its raw, powerful sound.

The band went on to create gold and platinum albums that now grace the walls of the Van Zant family home in Jacksonville, Florida, where the brothers were raised.

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The Van Zant home is not only a symbol of their legacy but has been designated as a Florida Heritage Site, complete with a historical marker in the front yard.

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This marker, installed in 2018, reads, “The Van Zants’ legacy, memorialized in this house, commemorates their prodigious contribution to the world of rock music.”

The modest house, located on the Westside of Jacksonville, was in an area known as Shantytown to the Van Zants, a tight-knit community that shaped their music and life experiences.

A Home Steeped in History

This home sits on eight lots and includes a fourplex and a manufactured home.

The property was restored to reflect its 1960s roots, capturing the simplicity and charm of the era when the Van Zant brothers learned to play music, swing on the backyard swing-set, and dream of rock stardom.

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As Johnny Van Zant once reflected, “That house was our life, that neighborhood was our neighborhood.”

This former Van Zant family home holds great significance for fans of Southern rock, providing a glimpse into the brothers’ formative years.

The house has been updated with modern features like a six-foot locking security fence and cameras, yet it retains the charm and nostalgia of its past.

Tragedy Strikes the Band

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s meteoric rise came to a sudden, heartbreaking halt on October 20, 1977, when a tragic plane crash in Mississippi claimed the lives of four band members, including Ronnie Van Zant.

The crash occurred just as the band was gaining global recognition, leaving the remaining members devastated but forever sealing Ronnie’s legacy in rock history.

The Van Zant home became a quiet memorial for the band’s devoted fans.

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Ten years after the plane crash, Johnny Van Zant took up the mantle as the lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd, ensuring that the band’s legacy lived on.

Meanwhile, Donnie Van Zant achieved success with his own band, .38 Special, which sold over 20 million records.

Though he retired in 2013 due to hearing problems, .38 Special remains a beloved part of Southern rock history.

The Enduring Legacy

The Van Zant family home is more than just a property—it’s a tribute to Southern rock royalty.

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It is a living piece of history, a testament to their musical genius, resilience, and the impact they left on rock music.

Today, fans of Lynyrd Skynyrd and .38 Special can connect with that legacy by reflecting on the home where it all began, surrounded by the echoes of Southern rock history.

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Travis Kelce gave NFL alum Beau Allen the $12K Bottega Veneta shirt off his back — and Taylor Swift encouraged it

Travis Kelce gave NFL alum Beau Allen the pricey designer shirt off his back — and Taylor Swift encouraged it.

Allen revealed during Monday’s episode of the “Green Light with Chris Long” podcast that Kelce had invited him to the Kansas City Chiefs playoff game against the Houston Texans Saturday night.

“Kels called me up, and … he’s like, ‘You’re coming to this game. Don’t make me regret this,’” Allen, 33, recalled, noting that he saluted and responded, “Yes, sir!”

Travis Kelce gave NFL alum Beau Allen the pricey designer shirt off his back after encouragement from Taylor Swift. Instagram/@chiefs

Allen revealed on the “Green Light with Chris Long” podcast that Kelce had invited him to the Chiefs playoff game against the Texans Saturday night. Getty Images
When Long asked whether he had met Swift at the matchup, Allen shared that he “did.”

“She’s cool, man. She led with a compliment,” he told Long and Nate Collins, claiming that the pop superstar, 35, said she thought he was “funny.”

“I was just like, ‘Oh, wow, I really wasn’t expecting a compliment out of you. Like, thank you.’”

Allen then went into how he ended up with the Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Suede Shirt ($11,900) Kelce wore unbuttoned atop a white T-shirt as he arrived at Arrowhead Stadium before the matchup.

“She’s cool, man. She led with a compliment,” Allen shared of meeting Swift, claiming that the pop superstar said she thought he was “funny.” Getty Images

“I complimented Travis on his jacket; he just f–king gave it to me, so — it’s pretty slick,” the former nose tackle gushed. Instagram/@chiefs

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“I complimented Travis on his jacket; he just f–king gave it to me, so — it’s pretty slick,” the former nose tackle gushed.

“And honestly, I was like, ‘I don’t think it’s gonna fit me,’ and Taylor’s like, ‘Yeah, it’ll definitely fit. Put it on.’”

According to Allen, the tight end, 35, told him, “If it fits you, you can have it. I’m never gonna wear it again.”

Allen was admittedly dumbfounded but tried the garment on, and it fit.

“Honestly, I was like, ‘I don’t think it’s gonna fit me,’ and Taylor’s like, ‘Yeah, it’ll definitely fit. Put it on,’” Allen added. Green Light Podcast/YouTube

Before beating the Texans and securing a spot in the AFC Championship Game against the Bills, Kelce showed up to Arrowhead Stadium in style. Getty Images
“I was kinda disappointed ’cause I used to be a big f–kin’ boy, and now I’m wearing the same clothes as him,” Allen quipped.

Before beating the Texans 23-14 and securing a spot in the AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills, Kelce showed up to the field in style.

 

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Post-Game Routine Revealed by Former Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleader

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A former cheerleader for the Kansas City Chiefs is offering details on where Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift meets up with Travis KelceTravis Kelce after his games.

Stefanie Hills, who cheered for the Chiefs up until 2023, shared in a recent TikTok — which is now circulating online, several months after she posted the clip — that Swift, post-game, “would always meet Travis by [his] locker room” at Arrowhead Stadium.

“All those pictures of her game-day outfits walking down [the] red tunnels at Arrowhead are right next to the players’ locker room, which is right next door to the Chiefs cheer locker room, and there were so many close encounters,” Hills said, recalling how she and her fellow cheerleaders had waited “a really long time” outside the locker rooms to get their picture taken with Swift. 

When Hills first learned that Swift and Kelce, both 35, were an item, she could not believe it.

“My initial thoughts were, ‘There is no way that Taylor Swift is dating Travis Kelce. Like, this must be a publicity stunt,’” she recalled in her September 2024 video. “We’re talking about the same Travis Kelce that just under 10 years ago, had his own dating show where he dated one woman from each state in the United States. … You can see why I was a bit confused.”

When Swift attended her first Chiefs game in September 2023, Hills said that she “almost pooped” herself amid the excitement, adding, “And I’m not even a freakin’ Swiftie.”

 

At the time, “we performed my choreography in the end zone and I looked up, and no joke, she was on the screen and she was clapping,” Hills remembered. “And I was like, ‘She just watched our team dance and is now applauding and she liked my choreography.’ If she didn’t like it, she wouldn’t have clapped.”

Hills’ only complaints: That the pop star’s attendance was driving up game-day ticket prices, and that the cameras capturing live footage consistently panned to Swift rather than the cheerleaders and fans.

“Which she can’t control and I’m sure she would rather them not show her 24-7,” Hills said. “I personally, if I’m at a Chiefs game drinking, like: Do not point a camera at me. Like, that would really irk me.”

She added: “Because Chiefs games get rowdy.”

Swift has been cheering on her boyfriend — from his team’s VIP section — for nearly a year and a half. On Saturday, January 18, she showed up to Arrowhead dressed in head-to-toe Chanel, arriving alongside her parents, Scott and Andrea, and younger brother, Austin. The rest of the Swift family wore Chiefs-branded gear as they sat with Kelce’s family and basketball phenom Caitlin ClarkCaitlin Clark in the box.

There, Swift burst into a raucous round of cheers when Kelce scored a touchdown during the Chiefs’ divisional playoff game. After defeating the Houston Texans, Kelce was asked by a reporter if his notable performance on the field had made him feel 10 years younger. 

“Twenty-two, baby,” Kelce replied, referring to Swift’s Red song of the same name. 

Taylor Swift Brought Her Whole Family and Travis Kelce’s Parents Together at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Playoff Game

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Well, it looks like the Swift and Kelce families are getting along nicely. Taylor Swift brought her family and her possible-future-in-laws together on Saturday at the AFC playoff game in Kansas City and, honestly, they looked like one big, happy family.

Ed Kelce, Donna Kelce, Scott Swift, Taylor Swift, and Andrea Swift attended the Kansas City Chiefs’ playoff game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Jan. 18. | Credit: Getty Images

Swift invited her whole family—her mom, Andrea Swift, dad, Scott Swift, and younger brother, Austin Swift—to join her and Travis Kelce’s parents, Donna and Ed Kelce, in their private suite at Arrowhead Stadium to watch the Kansas City Chiefs’ Jan. 18 game against the Houston Texans.

Donna Kelce, Scott Swift, and Taylor Swift cheering on the Chiefs on Jan. 18, 2025. | Credit: Getty Images

The Swifts went all out showing their support for the “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” singer’s boyfriend and were all decked out head-to-toe in Chiefs’ merch when they were seen arriving at the stadium—all except Taylor, that is, who was decked out in $16,500 worth of head-to-toe Chanel for the game.

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This is just the latest example of the Swifts and Kelces coming together as one big family unit. In November, Swift’s parents reportedly hosted a joint family Thanksgiving dinner.

“Taylor and Travis had a great Thanksgiving together with their families,” a source told People at the time. “It’s the first Thanksgiving they celebrated together.”

The People source went on to add that Travis’s older brother, Jason Kelce, “was there with his family and kids too. It was very festive and special.”

The joint family appearance at the Chiefs game came amid increasing reports that Swift and Kelce’s relationship is getting very serious—and speculation about an impending engagement for the two.

In December, a source close to the pair told the Daily Mail that the pair were planning to make Nashville their home base for the time being and that “falling in love with Travis so deeply has shifted [Swift’s] priorities around a bit and has given her a new outlook on life.”

“Ideally, she and Travis will live together in one home as they start a family,” the source added, alluding to the couple’s future plans for the relationship. “This is no different than any other couple with a family.”

Electrifying Moment! Mic’d Up Travis Kelce Loses Himself in the Unmatched Playoff Magic at Arrowhead—Fans Can’t Get Enough!

Travis Kelce doesn’t know how many playoff moments he’ll have left.

At 35, Kelce has already put together a career that could probably put him in the Hall of Fame twice over, and questions over how long he’d continue his push with the Chiefs dynasty have come up more frequently since his high-profile relationship with Taylor Swift.

Kelce has given no direct indication that he plans on hanging up his cleats in the immediate future, both in his words off the field and his impressive play on it. But he’s also not taking moments for granted through this playoff run with the Chiefs.

A mic’d up Kelce could be heard appreciating the moment and the atmosphere of Arrowhead Stadium during the Chiefs win over the Texans in the divisional round.

“This place is f—— rocking today. There’s nothing like playoff atmosphere man. That’s the most fun you could ever have in life,” Kelce told one of his teammates on the bench. “We’ve only got so many of these. Can never lose sight of that. No matter how hard it is, you’ve got to embrace how hard it is and really enjoy it. Only way to do it.”

Kelce has already had plenty of huge moments—you don’t get to chase a three-peat unless you repeat as Super Bowl champions first—but it’s clear he still finds magic in the one-of-a-kind atmosphere that is playoff football.

Patrick Mahomes’ 8-Acre Estate: Everything To Know About The Super Bowl Champion’s Houses

Welcome to Patrick Mahomes’s stunning residence! The NFL star quarterback has clearly enjoyed the rewards of his impressive career. In August 2020, he signed a groundbreaking 10-year, $450 million extension with the Kansas City Chiefs. By September 2023, the Chiefs had restructured his deal, boosting it to $208.1 million for 2023-2026 and solidifying his status as the highest-paid QB.

Mahomes has acquired four remarkable properties totaling an astounding $8 million. In 2021, he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, began constructing their dream home on a plot of land he purchased in Cass County, Missouri. Now, let’s dive into the details of their luxurious properties.

What Are Patrick Mahomes’s Most Properties?

1. Kansas City, Missouri: $350,000 Condo

Patrick Mahomes Condo house (Image Credit: Google Maps)

In December 2017, shortly after joining the Kansas City Chiefs, Mahomes bought his first home—a cozy condo. The property features two bedrooms and three bathrooms. Mahomes paid $350,000 for the 1,800-square-foot unit, which is now valued at nearly $500,000.

2. Kansas City, Missouri: $1.8 Million House

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In January 2019, Mahomes invested $1.8 million in a spacious three-bedroom, four-bathroom mansion in Kansas City. This 4,300-square-foot property includes a pool, hot tub, rose garden, and screened porch. Inside, you’ll find a 500-bottle wine room, a chef’s kitchen, and a wet bar. Today, the home is estimated to be worth around $2.23 million.

3. Belton, Missouri: $400,000 Vacant Land

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In September 2020, Mahomes acquired an 8-acre vacant plot in Belton. By 2022, he had constructed a new house on this land with a pool. Although he initially bought the plot for $400,000, its value has significantly increased with the addition of his new home.

4. Westlake, Texas: $3.37 Million Main House

Patrick Mahomes’ main house (Image Credit: Realtor.com)

In March 2020, Mahomes purchased a luxurious four-bedroom, seven-bathroom mansion in Westlake, Texas, for $3.37 million. This property stands as his most significant real estate investment. Mahomes and his family enjoy their Texas home during the NFL offseason.

What Makes Patrick Mahomes’s Belton Missouri Mansion So Extraordinary?

Mahomes’s grand mansion began construction in 2021 and was completed in February 2023. The finished home is a true marvel, featuring a range of luxurious amenities that could make even royalty envious.

A panoramic view of the property reveals a sprawling home equipped with facilities to keep Mahomes, his wife Brittany, and their two children, Sterling Skye and “Bronze,” fully entertained.

The off-season Missouri mansion includes a golf course and a custom 50-yard football field with a soccer net. The football field proudly displays Mahomes’s logo in the center and “Mahomes” in the end zone. The mansion boasts a trophy cabinet, a private pool, a state-of-the-art home gym, an impressive fish tank, and an indoor basketball court. The modern kitchen is a standout feature, with a white and gray marbled island, black cabinets, chrome hardware, and matching vintage appliances.

Brittany Mahomes, a former soccer player and co-owner of the KC Current, shared her excitement in the Netflix quarterback docuseries. “Finally, we have a home that we built ourselves, with everything we could have ever dreamed of,” Brittany said. While the NFL couple gave fans a sneak peek of the unfinished house on Netflix, they have since kept their opulent estate private online.

All About Patrick Mahomes’ Car Collection

Lamborghini Urus: Acquired in 2020, this luxury SUV sports a 4.0-liter V8 engine producing 641 horsepower, reaching a top speed of 190 mph. With a price tag of $218,009, it accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in under 3.6 seconds. Mahomes’ Urus features a matte black exterior and red leather interior.

Ferrari 812 Superfast: Purchased in 2019, this grand tourer is powered by a 6.5-liter V12 engine with 789 horsepower, achieving speeds up to 211 mph. Priced at $340,000, it accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in under 2.8 seconds. Mahomes’ Ferrari boasts a black leather interior and classic red paint.

How Did Patrick Mahomes Achieve His Super Bowl Success?

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Patrick Mahomes, the QB for the Kansas City Chiefs, stands as one of the NFL’s highest-paid and most marketable players. Mahomes led the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl appearance in 50 years at Super Bowl LIV, where they defeated the San Francisco 49ers for their first championship since 1970. He earned Super Bowl MVP honors twice more, first in the Chiefs’ 38-35 victory over the Eagles in Super Bowl 2023 and again when Kansas City won 25-22 over San Francisco in Las Vegas for Super Bowl 2024.

What Is Patrick Mahomes’ Net Worth?

As of August 2024, Celebrity Net Worth reports that Patrick Mahomes’s net worth is approximately $90 million. This figure reflects his journey from earning $555,000 annually as a rookie with the Kansas City Chiefs to securing a landmark 10-year contract worth half a billion dollars, earning him $45 million annually.

Recently, the Chiefs restructured his contract, and now Mahomes is set to earn $210.6 million under a new four-year deal. His endorsement deals add over $7 million to his earnings. With a yearly salary of $52.65 million, Mahomes ranks just behind Joe Burrow as one of the highest-paid athletes.

What Are Patrick Mahomes Endorsements And Investment Earnings?

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Following his MVP season, Patrick Mahomes began securing numerous endorsement deals. His first deal was with Hunts, and he soon added partnerships with Oakley, Essentia Water, Hy-Vee, State Farm, DirectTV, Adidas, and Head & Shoulders. Mahomes made history as the first Chiefs player to appear on the cover of Madden NFL 20.

He also graced the cover of Madden NFL 22 alongside Tom Brady. As the first NFL player to partner with Oakley, Mahomes leads the brand’s ‘Prizm Optics’ campaign. His endorsements are estimated to bring in about $7 million annually, supplementing his official income and supporting his luxurious lifestyle.

In addition to his endorsements, Mahomes joined the Kansas City Royals ownership group as a minority stakeholder on July 28, 2020. He has also teamed up with Kevin Durant, Eli Manning, and Rory McIlroy to invest in the tech unicorn Whoop.