Wayne Gretzky is the greatest ice hockey player in the history of the NHL. He played in the league for 20 seasons and has won four Stanley Cups.
The Hockey Hall of Famer has a lot of inspiring career stories and he didn’t sacrifice having a family life to become a phenomenal athlete.
Gretzky is married to Janet Jones and they have five kids: Paulina (34) Trevor (30), Ty (32), Emma (19), and Tristan (22).
How did Wayne Gretzky meet his wife, Janet Jones?
Janet Jones was born on 10 January 1961 in Bridgeton, Missouri. She is one of the most well-known actresses in the United States.
Wayne first met his wife on a TV show called Dance Fever. The show was being judged by Wayne and Janet was a competitor. In 1987, they met for the second time at a Los Angeles game. In a matter of seconds, the duo got attracted to each other.
The duo dated for some time and after a few years of knowing each other, Wayne made a romantic proposal to Janet and tied the knot in 1988 at St. Joseph’s Basilica in Edmonton. About 700 people attended their wedding, including relatives and friends.
Janet looked stunning in her wedding gown, which cost nearly $40,000. Their wedding became a national event after being live-streamed across Canada.
Wayne Gretzky spent 20 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He is regarded as one of the most prestigious players in NHL history.
Gretzky, the greatest player of all time, was not fortunate enough to play for only one team. He was a member of four teams, including the Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues, and New York Rangers.
The relationship between Wayne and Janet is still going strong, and the public adores both them and their kids.