Joe Rogan is known to weigh in on all controversies, like empathizing with alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter, Luigi Mangione. He’s also not afraid to endorse President-elect, Donald Trump.

So fans find it odd that he refuses to talk about his wife, Jessica Ditzel. Joe and Jessica have been married since 2009 despite calling marriage “dumb.“ Despite being a public figure, Joe has managed to keep his family life private.

But is he just being protective of them or is this mystery something else? Here’s everything we know about Joe’s wife and their low-key relationship.

Joe Rogan Married His Wife Jessica Ditzel A Year After They Had Their First Baby

Joe Rogan Called Marriage “Dumb” But Isn’t “Stupid” To Skip A Prenup

In 2015, Joe told Rolling Stone, “Marriage is dumb, f*****g dumb.” Most people would like to believe his opinions have changed after being with his wife, Jessica, for nearly 16 years. But it’s possible that they haven’t and that he simply loves his wife enough not to mind marriage. He also told the magazine:

But when asked if they have a prenup, he unsurprisingly responded: “A prenup? Of course. I’m ridiculous and dumb, but I’m not stupid.” In 2009, the year they got married, Joe said he “had to” marry Jessica after “she made a baby.”

“I had to. Not really had to, but you know, she made a baby,” he explained. “[It’s] like, ‘God, all right, I’ll sign a silly legal contract.’ What she did was way more of a commitment.'”

Here are some of Joe’s biggest accomplishments since becoming a married man (mainly his podcast fame):

• 2009: Joe released his ongoing podcast with his friend and comedian, Brian Redban. It was renamed, The Joe Rogan Experience, the following year.
• 2011: SiriusXM Satellite Radio picked up The Joe Rogan Experience
• 2015: Joe’s podcast became one of the most popular free podcasts
• 2020: Joe signed a multi-year $200 million deal with Spotify

Joe Rogan Has Three Daughters With His Wife Jessica Ditzel

Joe Rogan Adopted Jessica Ditzel’s Child From A Previous Relationship

Joe and Jessica have three daughters together. The eldest is Kayja Rose, the latter’s daughter from a previous relationship. Joe adopted Kayja but treats her as his own. Speaking to Rosie O’Donnell on The Rosie Show, Joe said he treats Kayja “like [his] friend.”

He also got candid about having “worked really hard on making sure we talk to each other as openly as possible, even about boys, weird stuff she feels uncomfortable talking about.”

He added that “it’s really important that I have conversations with her where she never feels like she’s out of the loop. Joe and Jessica welcomed their biological daughters, Lola and Rosy, in 2008 and 2010.

Joe grew up in an abusive household with a “scary” father. As a result, he has some unusual policies for his children, on top of some controversial parenting beliefs:

• “My kids are allowed to hit me as hard as they can. I teach them — they’re taking martial arts classes — but I teach them … It hurts,” he said.
• Joe doesn’t believe both parents should take paternity and maternity leaves at the same time; or that both parents should work.
• Parents should be vulnerable with their children
• No drinking when parenting
• Parents should be friends with their children

Joe Rogan’s Wife Jessica Ditzel Has An Impressive Career Background

Joe Rogan Described His Wife As A “Nice” And “Happy” Person

Joe met Jessica at a bar when she was working as a waitress. But she’s said to have graduated with two bachelor’s degrees. One in arts and technical theater from California State University and another in psychology and molecular biology from the University of Arizona.

Before becoming a full-time wife (presumably, based on Joe’s views), Jessica worked as an account executive at Robert Half Technology and also did some modeling.

Joe described Jessica as a “happy” person. Speaking to Lex Fridman, Joe advised those looking for love to “find someone you can grow with.” He added that “you don’t wanna be with someone that doesn’t share your values” or “someone who makes excuses” or “lazy.” He then praised his wife, saying:

On living with a house full of women, Joe joked on his podcast: “I just give up. You lose every argument.” He also talked about the moment he realized parenting changed him.

It was when he wanted his daughter to have the good banana when there were just two left. He took the other one that was already bad and was “mushy mashed potato textured” thinking his child would probably want the good one.