Dorothea Hurley is an American restaurant owner, karate instructor, and celebrity wife. Additionally, she is well-known for being married to American musician and rock legend, Jon Bon Jovi.

Dorothea Hurley‘s Age, Bio

Dorothea Hurley was born on September 29, 1962, in New Jersey, United States of America. She is currently 60 years old and, according to her birthdate, is an American citizen. Additionally, she is of Native American descent and was born under the zodiac sign of Libra.

Dorothea Hurley’s parents are Donald Hurley and Dorothy Pawlyk (father). As a child, she developed a passion for Karate and started studying it at a young age. She even won multiple junior championships while she was still a senior in high school. Dorothea attended Sayreville War Memorial High School located in Parlin, New Jersey.

Dorothea Hurley‘s Height And Weight

Dorothea’s state height is  5 feet 4 inches tall, which weight is unknown. Additionally, she has hazel eyes and light brown hair.

Dorothea Hurley‘s Career

Dorothea Hurley has been practicing karate since high school and has won numerous junior championships. She is the fourth-best greenbelt karate master in the United States, having achieved a fourth-degree black belt by the time her spouse was featured in People in 2002.

Dorothea teaches karate in New Jersey and co-owns the JBJ Soul Kitchen chain with her husband. Rather than focusing on profits, the restaurant encourages customers to “pay it forward” by purchasing meals for the less fortunate. Dorothea is best known as the wife of musician Jon Bon Jovi.

Jon Bon Jovi first released “Runaway” in 1982, which became a local hit after being included in a compilation album featuring local talent. Mercury Records offered him a recording contract to promote “Runaway” in 1983.

In 1984, Jon Bon Jovi formed a band and released their debut album. The group’s 1986 album, “Slippery When Wet,” became a commercial success, and their 1988 album “New Jersey” was also a triumph. In 1987, Cher enlisted Bon Jovi and Sambora to help produce her self-titled album, which included their song “We All Sleep Alone.” They also co-wrote and produced Alice Cooper’s 1989 song “Hell Is Living Without You.”

Dorothea Hurley‘s Net worth

Dorothea Hurley is a successful American restaurant owner and karate instructor with a net worth of $3 million as of  2023. She has achieved this wealth through her joint ownership of JBJ Soul Kitchen chain restaurants with her husband, the iconic musician and rock legend Jon Bon Jovi. Her husband has an estimated net worth of around $410 million, making him one of the richest musicians in the world. Together, Dorothea and Jon have built a strong business empire that includes not only their restaurants but also their real estate holdings and other investments.

Dorothea Hurley‘s Husband, Marriage & Relationship

Dorothea Hurley married Jon Bon Jovi on April 29, 1989, while they were on tour in New Jersey. The couple had actually met in high school when they were around 18 years old. Dorothea was dating Jon’s friend, Bobby, while Jon went on to date the famous actress Diane Lane. Jon and Dorothea eventually reconnected, and they tied the knot in 1989. The couple has four children together: Stephanie Rose, Jesse James Louis, Jacob Hurley, and Romeo Jon.

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