Introducing Kris Kristofferson’s 8 Kids

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Kris Kristofferson is a tough act to follow, but his eight children are certainly finding their place in the world.

Kristofferson made his mark on the entertainment industry as a singer, songwriter, and actor. He is a former helicopter pilot and golden gloves boxer, and Kristofferson also has a large family tree. The star has eight children, many of whom have chosen to follow in their father’s footsteps.

Meet Kristofferson’s kids:

Tracy Kristofferson

Born on January 9, 1962, the star’s oldest daughter is one of two children that Kristofferson shares 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. Currently, he’s an attorney in California.

Kelly Marie Kristofferson