Kris Kristofferson, the famous singer and actor, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on September 28, 2024. He is best known for his music, like the hit song “Me and Bobby McGee,” and his role in the movie A Star Is Born. Kris left behind not only a remarkable career but also eight children who carry on his legacy in their own unique ways.
Kris Kristofferson’s Children Revealed
1. Tracy Kristofferson, 62
Tracy, the oldest of Kris’s children, was born on 9th of January 1962. She is from his first marriage to Frances Beer. Tracy is also an actress and producer, she has featured in few films like Trouble in mind (1985) and A place to grow (1995). She has a history of severe motorcycle crashes in the 1980’s and her father immediately went to see her. But now, Tracy has one child from her marriage to actor Richard Tyson but the marriage did not work out and the two separated in 2017.
2. Kris Kristofferson Jr., 56
Kris Jr was born on January 20,1968; he is also a child from the first marriage of kris. Instead, he has decided to be a little less exposed to the all important eyes which is as good as being a Kristofferson. There is not much known about his working career or his personal life.
3. Casey Kristofferson, 50
Casey is Kris’s son and is the only child resulting from this marriage with singer Rita Coolidge, born on 21, March 1974. Global struggle source Casey Mitchell initially considered ballet and opened the dance school in North Carolina. Eventually she started a band Casey Kristofferson Band fusing her singing and music with dancing, an element she embraced after dancing. She has three daughters with her former husband and she is a mother as well as a music artist.
4. Jesse Kristofferson, 40
Jesse was born on October 7, 1983, he’s the first child of Kris and her third husband Jesse, Lisa Meyers. He inherited acting genes from his father and made his debut in acting in the films like Planet of the Apes (2001) and also the television series Gigantic (2010). While he was once a brief movie actor in Hollywood, he is no longer acting and instead trying to live out a more private life.
5. Jody Kristofferson, 39
However, Jody, born on May twenty one,” nineteen eighty-five moved to the other extreme by becoming a wrestler. He adopted the ring name of Jody Reese while at WWE. He was also able to build a career in wrestling and during that period he also wanted to quit for doing other different things.
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6. Johnny Kristofferson, 36
Born in 1988, Johnny is another child of Kris and Lisa. Unlike his siblings, Johnny chose to study law and graduated from Pepperdine University. He now manages the family business and works to preserve his father’s musical legacy.
7. Kelly Marie Kristofferson, 33
Kelly, born on November 1, 1990, is both an actress and a musician. She has acted in films like Traded (2016) and has performed alongside her father at various events. Kelly married painter Aydin Hamami in 2018, further adding to the family’s artistic talents.
8. Blake Kristofferson, 30
Blake is the youngest of Kris’s children, born on July 27, 1994. Like his brother Johnny, Blake also attended Pepperdine University but has chosen to maintain a more private life away from the public eye.
Kris Kristofferson’s legacy goes beyond his music and films. Each of his eight children reflects a part of his spirit, creativity, and resilience. Whether it’s Tracy’s work in acting, Casey’s musical journey, or Johnny’s efforts to honor their father’s memory, they are all carrying on Kris’s legacy in their own ways. As the family mourns his loss, they will continue to celebrate and remember him through their personal and professional lives.
