Contrary to popular belief, Joe Rogan had found huge success on TV and radio before he became the voice of the UFC. A career spanning well over two decades, Rogan has worn many hats throughout his career. His podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience pushed his fame to the stratosphere. However, at his core, Joe Rogan is a family man, a dedicated one at that.
Having a career in the spotlight sure does come with its own perks. But it soon becomes nightmarish when fans start wanting to gain an insight into a celebrity’s personal life. Having previously hosted the world-famous Fear Factor show and currently the biggest podcast on earth, Joe has won admirers through a very decorated career. In return, it has aroused curiosity among a huge mass of his fanbase about his family life.
Fans know Joe to delve into a plethora of subjects on JRE, and marriage, and love are at the forefront of those. Rogan holds a clear and deep perspective on these subjects. On his podcast, Rogan has often mentioned how important his wife and his daughters are to him.
What do we know about Rogan’s family?
Joe Rogan is currently married to Jessica Ditzel, a native of Texas. When the duo fell in love with one another, Ditzel was reportedly working as a cocktail waitress. While serving at a California bar is when she met Rogan in 2001. Subsequently, the two tied the knot after dating for eight years in 2009.
Ditzel happens to be the daughter of famous comedian Robert Schimmel. She attained two degrees during her Bachelor’s days, one in Theatre and the other in Molecular & Cellular Biology. Ditzel has previously worked as a product analyst at Volvo and an assistant for the Rent-A-Car enterprise.
Rogan has three children in total that he looks after. The oldest of them is Kayja Rose, the daughter of Jessica’s previous relationship with the deceased H-Town singer, Keven Conner. This makes Rose the stepdaughter of the UFC commentator. However, he legally adopted Kayja in 2009 post his marriage to Jessica.
Before their marriage, Joe and Jessica welcomed their firstborn, Lola, in May 2008. Two years later, the Rogan family welcomed its 4th member, Rosy. Joe is seemingly protective of his daughters and is often seen gushing over them in his podcast.
Why is Joe Rogan secretive about his personal life?
The JRE show host often shares his opinions on politics, health routines, and more on social media. However, he hasn’t posted anything about his wife or children online. This only substantiates the fierce protectiveness of his family life, something he constantly keeps away from the prying eyes of the media.
With the fame that Joe possesses, fans have often speculated that turbulence in his married life might have something to do with him not posting about his wife on the internet. However, his 14-plus years of marriage with Jessica throws this theory out of the window. It is clear that Joe has a loving relationship with his children and knows how to make a marriage work.
He has often shared anecdotes about his wife and family on his podcast. In one such episode, Rogan even joked about how he would do everything for his daughters. In the video, he called an incident where he ate a “f**ked up” looking banana, so his daughter didn’t have to.
In the same segment, he said, “There’s not another person in this world I would do that for. But (if) it was just me and my wife, I’d be like, ‘Ooh, I guess that b**ch is getting the sh**ty banana.’”
In episode #1936, Rogan shone a light on one of his marriage’s best-kept secrets – his involvement in his wife’s personal decisions. When speaking about Jessica shopping for herself, Joe said, “I don’t have any say on what she buys. That’s how we work. I’m a non-criticizer of my wife’s behavior.”
In the event of an unlikely divorce, Rogan also has a contingency plan in place. But until then, Joe continues living a healthy life along with his beautiful family in Austin, Texas.