Jon Bon Jovi has admitted he’s not a saint, but praises his long marriage to Dorothea (née Hurley) in the spotlight.
Fans rave about the recent documentary on Bon Jovi, showing how much the band means to them.
Dorothea Bongiovi missed a screening, sparking speculation about trouble in paradise.
Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Bongiovi (née Hurley) have been together since high school. For many, their love story is beautiful and absolute goals, proving that true love can span decades and survive even a successful career as a rock star. However, their relationship has recently been put under the spotlight after a statement the Livin’ on a Prayer singer made in an interview with The Independent. In his chat, he highlights his 1993 single Bed of Roses, in which he appears to sing about cheating.

Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Bongiovi smiling attend the UK premiere of Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story.

Dorothea Bongiovi’s skipping out on the screening of Thank You Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story earlier this week did not go unnoticed. The timing was unfortunate, given that it was so soon after her husband’s interview, but it seems there is no hidden message here. While some may believe the couple is having issues, a source told Page Six that Dorothea wasn’t in attendance due to an “undisclosed illness.”
Those who have seen the documentary are impressed, and Jon Bon Jovi’s Instagram page is filled with comments from excited fans. On his most recent post, a photo of his interview on SiriusXM about the documentary, fans have shared their thoughts. “I literally just finished watching the binging of the entire 4 episodes of the Doc,” one comment reads. “It was absolutely amazing and heartwarming. I laughed, I cried, and believe it or not, I had voice issues as well!”

Another fan also praised the work, writing, “Watching it now, and it’s so good! My 49-year-old a** is as giddy as the 13-year-old me. Those songs hold up! What a time.” It is clear from the comments that the band means so much to their fans. “I just finished watching … amazing!!! Truth, pure joy and so emotional,” a comment reads. “I cried a lot, to see this 40 years. I’m almost 42 years old now, so you guys have been part of my life a lot and I saw you many times live in Italy.”
What Has Jon Bon Jovi Said About Being Unfaithful?

In his interview with The Independent, Jon Bon Jovi spoke about his marriage, saying that they have worked so long because of “a mutual admiration society, and being lucky enough to have grown up together.” The publication also discussed Bed of Roses. “These are all the wonderful clichés of rock stardom,” he shared. “It’s about never lying about having been a saint, but not being a fool enough to f*** up the home life, either.”

For those unaware of the track, the Bed of Roses lyrics include: “Trying hard to capture the moment this morning I don’t know /’Cause a bottle of Vodka is still lodged in my head /And some blonde gave me nightmares /I think that she’s still in my bed.”

This recent admission about not being a saint is not the first time Bon Jovi has been honest about his faults. “I’ve been in one of the biggest rock bands in the world for 25 years, and I’m not a saint, and I have not been a saint,” he previously told Best Life magazine (via People). “I missed tons of birthdays and school plays. But it’s not like Dorothea came in halfway through the movie and didn’t know who she got.”

 

He may not have been perfect, but Jon Bon Jovi is a dedicated husband. In an interview with Michael Strahan for ABC’s Halfway There special, he admitted as much and addressed his marriage and past behavior. Bon Jovi told Strahan that he is no “saint” again, adding that he’s “not saying that there weren’t 100 girls in [his] life.” But despite being one of the world’s most celebrated rockers, the musician emphasized that his relationship with his wife remains a priority.
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“But if you think I was ever going to jeopardize … anything for believing the narcissist in me was real? What a stupid thing to do,” he said. “What kind of excesses does a man need that’s going to fuel that fire? It’s just not worth it.” This suggests that he always had Dorothea in mind when making decisions.

 

He also praised her for being the “glue” in their relationship. “She’s also there when I fall. And I’m there for her when she falls,” he said. “No matter where I went in my career, the ups or the downs, we went there together.” These recent statements will likely put the minds of his fans at ease because they seem to suggest that there are no marital problems and that he values his wife above all. turn this into a clickbair dramtic caption