Jann Wenner Bio, Parents, Wife, Siblings, Children, Net Worth: Jann Wenner, officially known as Jann Simon Wenner was born on January 7, 1946, in New York.
He’s an American businessman who is a co-founder of the popular culture magazine; Rolling Stone. Wenner happens to be the owner of the Men’s Journal magazine and US Weekly.
As a publisher and a renowned media figure, Wenner is known as a co-founder of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He’s also a founder of several other publications.
In September 2023, Rolling Stone co-founder, Jann Wenner hit major headlines following his removal from Rock Hall leadership after controversial comments.
His removal from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation’s board comes after facing widespread criticism for comments he made about female and black musicians in an interview on Friday, September 15.
“Jann Wenner has been removed from the board of directors of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation,” a representative for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation said in a statement on Sunday, September 17
In the interview on Friday, Wenner spoke about his upcoming book; “The Masters”, stating that, in his book, he interviewed a number of musicians including; John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger, and others.
He also spoke about his decision not to include interviews he had with women as well as Black artists.
Wenner allegedly said female artists were “not articulate enough on this intellectual level” to be included. Of black artists, he stated that “they just didn’t articulate at that level”.
In response, he has been removed from the board of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. On Monday, September 18, he issued an apology statement through his publisher, Little, Brown and Company
Jann Wenner Date Of Birth
Jann Wenner celebrated his 77th birthday in January this year (2023). He was born on January 7, 1946, in New York
Jann Wenner Height & Weight
The American businessman, Jann Wenner stands at a height of 1.75 m and weighs around 75 kg.
Jann Wenner Education
We do not have much information regarding Jann Wenner’s educational background. He completed his secondary education at the Chadwick School and went on to attend the University of California, Berkeley.
Jann Wenner Parents
Jann Wenner is the son of Sim (mother) and Edward Wenner (father). Although he’s famous, there’s no relevant information regarding his parents as their date of birth, age, and occupation are unknown to us at this time of writing.
Jann Wenner Wife
In 1967, Jann Wenner married Jane Schindelheim in a small Jewish ceremony. Although the couple separated in 1995, Jane still remains a vice president of Wenner Media.
We do not have any information on what led to their separation. However, since 1995, the American businessman has been in a relationship with Matt Nye, a fashion designer.
Jann Wenner Children
Jann Wenner is blessed with six (6) children; Gus Wenner, Alexander Jann Wenner, Theodore Simon Wenner, India Rose Wenner, Jude Wenner, and Noah Wenner.
He shares three children with his ex-wife, Jane Schindelheim (m. 1967 1995). Wenner and Nye have three children born via surrogate mothers. One of his sons was made head of Wenner Media’s digital operations in 2014.
Jann Wenner Siblings
Jann Wenner is not the only child of his parents; Sim (mother) and Edward Wenner (father). He grew up with two sisters; Kate Wenner and Merlyn Wenner.
Kate and Merlyn live away from the spotlight hence their date of birth, age, and occupation are unknown to us at this time of writing.
Jann Wenner Net Worth
As of September 2023, Jann Wenner has an estimated net worth of about $700 million. He’s the co-founder and publisher of the Rolling Stone magazine.
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