Introducing Kris Kristofferson’s 8 Kids
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Kris Kristofferson Was A Father Of Eight Kids
The late country music legend and “Highwayman” Kris Kristofferson is a tough act to follow, but his eight kids are certainly finding their place in the world.
Kristofferson made his mark on the entertainment industry as a singer, songwriter, and actor. He was also a former helicopter pilot and Golden Gloves boxer and had a large family tree.
The “Me and Bobby McGee” songwriter had eight children, many of whom have chosen to follow in their father’s footsteps. Meet all of Kris Kristofferson’s kids below.
Tracy Kristofferson
Born on January 9, 1962, the star’s oldest daughter is one of two children that Kristofferson shared with his high school sweetheart, Fran Beer. Tracy is a Stanford graduate, an actor, and a producer. Tracy has appeared in films such as A Place to Grow and Trouble in Mind.
Kris Kristofferson Jr.
Less is known about Tracy’s younger brother. Kris was born in 1968 and is a private person; however, he does don a very famous name!
Casey Kristofferson
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Casey is the only child of Kristofferson and his second wife, recording artist Rita Coolidge. Born in 1974, Casey is a recording artist from North Carolina. You can check out her music with the Casey Kristofferson Band.
Jesse Kristofferson
Born October 7, 1983, Jesse is the first child born to Kristofferson and his third wife, Lisa Meyers. He also inherited his father’s acting abilities. Jesse has starred in both the Melrose Place reboot and on Days of Our Lives.
Jody Kristofferson
Born May 21, 1985, Jody is a professional wrestler. Jody chose to forgo his birth name during his 2012-2014 runs with WWE and, instead, is sometimes known as Garrett Dylan.
Johnny Kristofferson
Johnny was born in 1998 and attended Pepperdine University to study law. He is currently an attorney in California.
Kelly Marie Kristofferson
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Kristofferson’s youngest daughter, Kelly, was born in 1990. She is an actress, instrumentalist, and singer. Kelly is also married to the painter Aydin Hamami.
Blake Kristofferson
Blake has lived a very private life thus far. He was born in 1994 and obtained a degree from Pepperdine University.
Kris’ kids were devastated when he passed away on September 28, 2024, at the age of 88. They released the following statement:
“It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28, at home. We’re all so blessed for our time with him. Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all.”
Learn more about country music legend and father of eight kids, Kris Kristofferson in the video below,
