Joseph Adam Jonas
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Joe Jonas, born August 15, 1989, in Casa Grande, Arizona, became lead singer of the Jonas Brothers, a Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum band. He later formed DNCE and acted on TV shows including Hot in Cleveland and 90210. He also co-hosted Fashion Rocks Live and contributed to fashion media.
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Casa Grande, Arizona, saw the birth of Joe Jonas on August 15, 1989, to Denise Miller, a teacher and singer, and Paul Kevin Jonas, a musician and former ordained minister. He grew up in Wyckoff, New Jersey, and started homeschooling in the 7th grade. His ancestry includes German, English, Scottish, Irish, Italian/Sicilian, French-Canadian, and Cherokee roots. Joe and his brothers performed in their church choir.
Joe Jonas fronted the Jonas Brothers, a Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum band that toured globally. In 2015, he launched DNCE, which released the single Cake by the Ocean. He guest-starred on Hot in Cleveland and 90210, co-hosted Fashion Rocks Live, and co-starred in NBC’s variety series I Can Do That in 2015.
Joe Jonas married actress Sophie Turner in May 2019. Their daughter Willa was born July 22, 2020, and a second daughter arrived in July 2022. He dated Ashley Greene from July 2010 to March 2011, and Taylor Swift before the Jonas Brothers breakup. He lives in Texas.
The Jonas Brothers earned a Grammy nomination and were inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2025. Joe Jonas co-hosted Fashion Rocks Live and wrote for New York Magazine’s The Cut. He maintains millions of followers on social media.
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Sometimes the Only Way to Win Is to Die Trying.
One Thing He Misses About New Jersey: One Thing They Don’t Have Out Here in California Is Rita’s Italian Ices. We Used to Have One Right Next to Our House and It Was so Good!
‘I Love You’ Isn’t Something to Say Too Quickly. It’s Not Just a Word, Though a Lot of Guys Will Just Throw It Out There. Being in Love Is When Things Are Going so Well That Happiness Is Beyond Belief. You’re 200 Percent Happy and Excited.
I Had a New Year’s Kiss Once. but It Was Like, Let’s Start the Year off Together, and Then We Wound up Breaking up the Night After!
The First CD That I Ever Bought Was Britney Spears. It Was at a 7-Eleven and I Was Like, ‘Can I Get This?’ It Was Literally Her EP and I Picked It up And, of Course, I Fell in Love with Her. It Was an Early Crush for Me.
What Turns Me On? Chocolate.
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Before joining the Jonas Brothers, Joe was a backup vocalist with his older brother Kevin.
He has a daughter named Willa Jonas born July 22, 2020 with wife Sophie Turner.
He plays keyboard, guitar, tambourine, and lead vocals for Jonas Brothers.
A second daughter with Sophie Turner was born in July 2022.
His favorite actresses are Natalie Portman and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
He became engaged to Sophie Turner in October 2017.
He was homeschooled from 7th grade.
He performed at church with his brothers and was part of the church choir.
His favorite band is Switchfoot.
He broke up with Taylor Swift.
His favorite TV shows are Boy Meets World, Heroes, Lost, Friends, and Most Extreme Elimination Challenge.
He dated actress Ashley Greene from July 2010 to March 2011.
He is a close friend of former Zoey 101 star Alexa Nikolas.
He has German, English, Scottish, Irish, Italian/Sicilian, French-Canadian, and Cherokee ancestry.
He was born in Casa Grande, Arizona, grew up in Wyckoff, New Jersey, and now resides in Texas.
Brothers include Kevin Jonas, Nick Jonas, and Frankie Jonas.
When he was younger he was on Broadway just like his brother Nick.
Before becoming a musician he wanted to be a comedian.
His favorite singer is Johnny Lang.
Growing up he wanted to be a comedian.
He toured with Demi Lovato and the Camp Rock 2 Final Jam cast.
He collected G.I. Joe action figures and pens as a child.
He owns 5 guitars.
He went on a USA Tour with Demi Lovato.
Like his brother Nick Jonas, he wore a purity ring.
He started writing his solo album with his friends in the studio; his brothers supported him.
He filmed the second season of Jonas.
He is related to congressmen Charles A. Jonas and Charles R. Jonas of North Carolina.
His favorite movie is School for Scoundrels.
He went on a South American tour without Demi Lovato.
He is a fan of Britney Spears.
He toured with Avril Lavigne in Europe.
He went on the Jonas Brothers’ World Tour with Honor Society, Jordin Sparks, and the Wondergirls.
His favorite band is Coldplay.
The Jonas Brothers were nominated for the 2021 New Jersey Hall of Fame in the performing arts category.
The Jonas Brothers were inducted into the 2025 New Jersey Hall of Fame in the Performing Arts and Entertainment category.
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