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May 25, 2009

'Jon and Kate' Plus 8 Things You Don't Know!

Kate and Jon Gosselin opened their lives to the world on their hit reality show, "Jon and Kate Plus 8," but they still have some secrets! Here are 8 things "Extra" uncovered about your favorite reality show family.

things you don't know about jon gosselin and kate gosselin

1. Jon and Kate are estranged from Kate's parents. During an interview, Jon revealed that they want to be "drop-in grandparents" and that they don't talk to them. Jon's father has passed away, and his mother lives in Hawaii -- he talks to her on the phone on a regular basis.

2. Aunt Jodi, Kate's sister-in-law, was booted off the show when TLC wanted to pay her. Jon and Kate balked, and now Jodi is giving interviews about the embattled couple.

3. Jon and Kate first met at a picnic in 1997 -- they said it was love at first sight.

4. Kate grew up in a mobile home park, and never flew on an airplane until their honeymoon to Disneyworld. Today, the mom of eight loves flying first class.

5. Fans need to fork over $10 bucks for an autographed picture of one of Jon and Kate's brood, $20 for a family photo, and $3,000 an hour to hear Kate speak!

6. Before becoming a stay-at-home pop, Jon was an IT professional who worked for the Governor of Pennsylvania.

7. Kate has a Winnie the Pooh tattoo on her ankle. She used to have a rose tat on her belly, but it was removed when she had a tummy tuck.

8. The couple doesn't manage all those kids by themselves! They have a personal organic chef, housekeepers, gardeners and a personal assistant.

Eight Things You Didn't Know about Jon and Kate

They're Estranged from Their Parents

During an interview, Jon revealed that they want to be “drop-in grandparents” and that they don’t talk to them. Jon’s father has passed away, and his mother lives in Hawaii — he talks to her on the phone on a regular basis.

They're No Longer Close with Aunt Jodi

Aunt Jodi, Kate’s sister-in-law, was booted off the show when TLC wanted to pay her. Jon and Kate balked, and now Jodi is giving interviews about the embattled couple.

It Was Love at First Sight

Jon and Kate first met at a picnic in 1997 — they said it was love at first sight.

Kate Had Humble Beginnings

Kate grew up in a mobile home park, and never flew on an airplane until their honeymoon to Disneyworld. Today, the mom of eight loves flying first class.

You've Got to Pay to Meet Them

Fans need to fork over $10 bucks for an autographed picture of one of Jon and Kate’s brood, $20 for a family photo, and $3,000 an hour to hear Kate speak!

Jon Was an IT Professional

Before becoming a stay-at-home pop, Jon was an IT professional who worked for the Governor of Pennsylvania.

Kate Has Tattoos

Kate has a Winnie the Pooh tattoo on her ankle. She used to have a rose tat on her belly, but it was removed when she had a tummy tuck.

They Have an Entourage

The couple doesn’t manage all those kids by themselves! They have a personal organic chef, housekeepers, gardeners and a personal assistant.


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i ve been reading these messages and i think most people on here are mad because someone else is making money and they cant i enjoy watching the family grow and i hope they stay together


- joy
Posted 06/18/09 03:07 PM
 

wow. All I can say is wow at how much of a B*tch Kate is! Shes a moronic self-absorbed fool, and Jon is right, she’s a greedy witch and She doesn’t deserve good kids like she has. and even tho ppls my age NEVER say this, bless those kids!!! and Aunt Jodi! Oh, and Jon


- Elizabeth
Posted 06/05/09 01:44 PM
 

i just want to say that i am a fan of the show simply because it showed two parents that were handling the hand they were dealt. unfortunatly, circumstances have arrived that have jeordized their marriage. i feel that b/c they are in front of the cameras the situation has escalated. i think they should stop the show so that everyone can get a break. its sad when kids are unable to walk in a store and not have pics taken of them. if they take a break and stop answering to everyone they can handle their marraige accordingly. who are we to judge? everyone has problems within their relationships when children are involved the key is to be respectful of each others feelings. i hope that they can work it out but, i they can’t they just need to make sure the kids are happy.


- bt
Posted 06/04/09 06:53 PM
 

if jon’s mother lives in hawaii how come jon was in pa taking care of her with a broken foot???


- marcia
Posted 06/04/09 08:53 AM
 

Having so many little kids at one time is really a hard and stressful situation.The demands on the parents are non stop, even with help. Divorce is no solution and will only make things worse in this situation.Counseling, Husband and wife time alone, and true friends and family helping in every way. don’t give up Jon and Kate, Love was there before the kids and with time and patience you’ll find it again.Also if you truly are Christians turning to your faith is a good idea.


- mmc
Posted 05/29/09 04:12 AM
 

FIRST OFF I HAVE TO SAY IT REALLY DOES BREAK MY HEART TO SEE ANY ONE BRK UP. EVEN MORE WHEN YOU HAVE KIDS. I HAVE 5 OF MY OWN AND ONE IS SEVERLY HANDICAPED MY OLDEST AND MY LAST ARE TWIN GIRLS. HAVING MORE THEN 3 CHILDREN IS A HANDFUL. AND IT REALLY DOES TAKE TWO PARENTS I DONT CARE WHAT ANY ONE SAYS.AND THAT IS WHAT IS FAIR TO THE CHILDREN, BECAUSE WITH ONE PARENT DOING IT ALL , SOME ONE OR MORE THEN ONE LOOSES,BECAUSE LIKE WITH THE OCTO MOM, I DONT CARE HOW MANY PEOPLE SE HAS HELPING HER SHE CANT GIVE THE CHILDREN THE ATTENTION THAT THEY DESERVE. AND I KNOW THIS BECAUSE MY MOTHER IS LIKE ME A MOTHER OF 5 BUT SHE SPACED HERS OUT BY 5 YEARS AND I WAS THE BABY AND I THINK I SUFFERED THE MOST, WITH A MOTHER WHO HAD NO HELP AND REALLY MENTALLY NEEDED TO NOT HAVE SO MANY UNTIL SHE THOUGHT ABOUT WHAT IT REALLY MEANS TO BE A MOTHER TO DO FOR YOUR CHILDREN WHAT IS BEST.BY THE WAY MY MOTHER NEVER HAVE ANY OF OUR FATHERS IN OUR LIVES. AND THAT IS VERY SAD . NO MARRAIGE IS NOT EASY , AND SOME TIMES YOU GET TIRED OF THE OTHER PERSON , AND YOU MAY WANT YOUR SPACE BUT YOU HAVE TO BEABLE TO GET OOUT AND TALE A BREATH, AND THEN GO BACK UNDER THE WATER. NO AND CHEATING IS NOT AN OPTION,BUT I REALLY AS A MOM “KATE, YOU NEED TO REALLY LOOK AND SEE HOW YOU TREAT YUR MAN EVERY MAN WANTS TO FEEL LIKE A MAN AND WE HAVE TO LET THEM FEEL LIKE ONE EVEN IF WE DO RUN THE THING WE HAVE TO ALLOW THEM TO FEEL , WHAT THEY NEED TO FEEL. AND MY FISRT TWO ARE NOT FROM THE HUSBAND OF MY LAST THREE AND TRUST ME , IT IS VERY SAD FOR THE KIDS , EVEN IF RIGHT AT THIS POINT YOU THINK THEYLL GET OVER THE TRUTH IS THEY NEVER DO AND MAYBE YOU THINK ILL JUST GET WITH SOME ONE ELSE LATER DOWN THE ROAD, AND IT WILL HAPPEN EVEN WITH AS MANY KIDS AS YOU HAV. BUT IF YOU REALLY WANT WHATS BEST FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IT REALLY IS TO KEEP THEM TOGETHER AS LONG AS THERE IS NO ABUSE AND NO CHEATING , AND , AND YOU JHAVE TO UNDERSTAND THERE IS NO AMOUNT OF MONEY THAT WILL PAY FOR WHAT YOU LOOSE IF YOU GIVE UP , FOR THE MONEY. BECAUSE YOU WILL PUSH HIM AWAY FOR EVER. AND I PROMISE YOULL REGRET THAT FOR EVER. SO I HOPE FOR YOU BOTH THAT IF YOU LOVE EACH OTHER TO LOOK AT EACH OTHER AND SEE WHAT YOU WILL BE LOSING AND IF IT MEANS DOING WITH OUT THE MONEY TO HAVE A NORMAL LIFE KATEYOU CAN DO IT. AND IT WILL ALOW YOU BOTH TO DO AND FEEL WHAT YOU WANT TO FEEL AND TO BEABLE TO BE BETTER PARENTS TO YOUR CHILDREN. EVEN IF KATE YOU JUST STOP FOR A FEW YEARS TO GET YOUR SELVES ON TRACK. I HAVE TO SAY MY CHILDREN MY TWINS LOVE YOUR SHOW BUT LIFE IS NOT A TV SHOW AND YOU HAVE TO GIVE THE CHILDREN A CHANCE TO SEE WHAT IT IS LIKE WITH OUT THE CAMERAS AND WITH OUT ALL THE ATTENTION BECASUE THEY MAY END UP LIKE A LOT OF CHILD STARS , NOT REALLY KNOWING WHAT TO DO WHEN THE CAMERAS STOP AND THE PEOPLE STOP PAYING ATTENTION. JUST THINK LONG AND HARD , ONLY SAYING THIS BECAUSE , I HOPE THAT EVEN WITH ALL THE CAMERAS AROUND YOU CAN REALLY THINK CLEARLY YOUR SELF AND THAT THEY ARE NOT BLINDING YOU.
MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU


- LATOSHA
Posted 05/27/09 11:20 PM
 

I personally think Jon and Kate needs a break from eachother for a while, but i think they should stay together. Divorcing will just teach the girls to give up when the going gets tough. I love u guys n hope u work it out soon


- stace
Posted 05/27/09 03:07 PM
 

I watch the Jon and Kate show whenever I can. If they are making all the money that everyone claims they are…good for them, I wish I could. I think “Aunt Jody” should keep quiet,it sounds to me like she’s looking for her ten minutes in the spotlight, I thinkshe should mind her own business…I hope they settle their differences and live together a long time


- Nancy S.
Posted 05/27/09 10:27 AM
 

I can only quote Dr. Phil. It is better to be FROM a broken home than IN one.


- jc
Posted 05/27/09 09:48 AM
 

I WILL NEVER WATCH ANYTHING ON TLC UNTIL THIS ATTENTION GRABBING MONEY HUNGER WOMAN? IS OFF THE AIR. BOYCOTT TLC PEOPLE, HIT THEM WHERE IT HURTS


- chelsey
Posted 05/27/09 06:45 AM
 

She’s no different than Octomom ! they only want the money and publicity, the kids are second. They should never have publicized having multiple births, especially to people who did not have them naturally, a blessing from God, no they used Medical treatments to have multiple births then expect to be famous by it! thats disgusting ! how dare she put out a book on natural blessings~!! Theres a reason why God didnt bless her with kids naturally, he knew she was this arrogant, self-centered, ego maniac, controlling woman. Let’s not embrace these women who use un-natural ways to have children and lets see how theres a decrease of women wanting multiple births! Too bad Jon you agreed to these treatments! you knew how she was so its your responsibility! who on earth would want a man with 8 kids !! a mentally ill person !


- Tina Joyce
Posted 05/26/09 10:00 PM
 

I have so enjoyed watching the Gosselins and do feel like I know them,at least to a point. I realize there are things they keep to themselves. I don’t know if Jon cheated; I don’t know if Kate cheated. I know my ex-husband cheated and we got divorced and it hurt like hell and we did it in private. I cannot begin to imagine how hard it is to go through it with all the world watching. I hope their marriage survives. I think they are both nice people and I love all the kids. I pray that they are able to resolve their problems. It wasn’t until years later that I realized the impact the divorce had on my kids. God put Jon and Kate together - twice! (And blessed you with all those kids.) I was watching the vow renewal episode the other day and Kate said it was to show the kids that they would be together forever. Forever was a VERY short time if their marriage ends.

One thing I thought of today, though, was that if Jon was the one doing all the travelling and book signing and speaking, nobody would think anything of it. Nobody would think he was a bad father. Why, then, is Kate a horrible mother because she is the one leaving Jon home with the kids? Mothers have been home with their kids for a long time. There isn’t a thing wrong with fathers staying home and mothers working.

I will keep you all in my prayers and will ask God to help you through this. No matter how it turns out, it is easy to see that you are both going through a very, very hard time.


- Nancy
Posted 05/26/09 09:44 PM
 

They need to go on Dr Phil.


- Adriana
Posted 05/26/09 07:33 PM
 

well i think that the couple should stay together for the kids!


- jm
Posted 05/26/09 07:10 PM
 

when those kids get older they will hate ther parents for all this


- Anonymous
Posted 05/26/09 06:19 PM
 

Can’t wait till the kids get older and watch their shows and see what a bi Kate really is towards Jon. Those kids will grow up to hate their parents for everything they didn’t do for them. And that their parents are NEVER AROUND! And as of Aunt Jodi she was better with the kids then Kate was. Aunt Jodi showed the kids real love and played with them. You never really see Kate playing with the kids. KATE IS TO SELFISH IT’S ALL ABOUT HER!!!!!!!!


- Mary
Posted 05/26/09 05:16 PM
 

I personally think you guys should try your best and work things out the best you can for your children. I mean just think of how the children will feel and how they might rezent one of you guys. Yes I know what John did wasn’t right but everyone makes mistakes and nobody’s perfect,so you should talk to him and ask him why he did what he did.


- coquita
Posted 05/26/09 04:48 PM
 

Kate is the OG Octo-mom…


- MIke
Posted 05/26/09 02:41 PM
 

I think they should stay together they have been threw a lot and if they get in more fights im shore they will work it out.If they don’t and get devorsed I think Kate shold get the kids and marry some other nice guy that won’t fight with her.


- Morgan
Posted 05/26/09 02:32 PM
 

I feel so sorry for Kate and her family… no matter what anyone else says. I hate being ridiculed for the actions I make… I would hate to have lies spread about me on magazines and such. However, I also realized that the Gosselins are on a reality show. I just wish everyone would give them a break. Marriage isn’t easy and divorce isn’t fun. Seeing the breakup of your family hurts… it hurts so much. I just wish people would at least respect the children. I mean the paparazzi take pictures of the kids and that’s not fair.


- Sarah
Posted 05/26/09 02:06 PM

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