While their Disney days may be long over, the Jonas Brothers have absolutely refused to say goodbye to their fame. While fans are still listening to their old stuff today, the boys have recently gotten back together to release a brand new album! Back in 2013, they also released an Amazon documentary entitled "Chasing Happiness". Even with a new album and a revealing doc, fans still seem to want MORE! Well, today we are here to spill all the extra details everyone has been asking for.
In this article, we will be looking at 20 facts about the Jonas Brothers and their time growing up in the spotlight. We will also look at how all three of these boys found themselves in happy marriages, with nothing but exciting prospects for their musical futures! So, for anyone who simply can't get enough Jonas, start scrolling, because we have all the juicy details.
20 Kevin Used To Get Bullied A Lot
In the Amazon documentary Chasing Happiness, Kevin Jonas admitted that before he and his brothers found fame, he was a real target for bullies. He recalled that on several occasions, he would leave school and go home to cry to his parents, because the situation had gotten so bad. We bet they're not laughing at him anymore!
19 It Was Nick Who Wanted To Break Up The Band
In 2013, The Jonas Brothers split up. For fans, this was obviously a devastating time. However, it was an even harder time for two out of the three brothers. According to their documentary, Nick was the one who wanted to go out and pursue a career on his own, seemingly leaving his brothers behind.
18 Their Father Used To Be A Christian Pastor
Before the Jonas Brothers were famous, they lived a fairly normal family life. Their father, Kevin Jonas Sr., actually worked as a Christian pastor. However, once the brothers hit such high levels of success, it was hard for him to continue to work for the church. He did go on to manage the boy's band though.
17 Nick Has Always Dreamed Of Living On A Farm
In an interview with Harper's Bazaar, the three brothers confessed that Nick had always dreamed of leaving fame behind to live a simple life on a farm. Joe said "Nick still shows us listings of farms,” and Nick even said that his wife Priyanka is totally up to the idea!
16 Joe Is A Huge Fan Of Daniel Craig (And Put His Face On His Birthday Cake)
Joe Jonas has been very honest about his many celebrity man crushes. Afterall, who hasn't had a thing for Matthew McConaughey, right? Apparently, Joe's favorite has always been Daniel Craig. The singer has even confessed to having had multiple birthday cakes with the James Bond star's picture featured on them.
15 The J Sisters
The wives of the three brothers clearly get along quite well. Priyanka Chopra, Sophie Turner and Danielle Jonas all recently starred in the band's music video for their hit song "Sucker". The 3 sisters-in-law actually refer to themselves as the J Sisters. There doesn't seem to be any family beef over here!
14 It All Started With Youngest Brother Nick's Dream Of Being A Musician
While it's true that Nick is the youngest of the three boy band stars, it is also true that they have him to thank for all of their success. Nick was the first of the brothers to show an interest in performing. He even had a manager before his brothers were involved in the plan at all!
13 Don't Ask Them About Their Purity Rings ...
Fans of the Jonas Brothers will obviously remember that back in their Disney days, the three brothers wore purity rings. Nick has spoken to Harper's Bazaar about the rings and just how annoying it was to be asked about them back then. Nick also went on to explain "I was just trying to navigate love, and romance, and what sex even meant to me, at a sensitive age".
12 Joe Jonas Approached Sophie Turner Through DMs
Game of Thrones star, Sophie Turner, has revealed to Harper's Bazaar UK exactly how she and Joe Jonas got together. After a few mutual friends had suggested they meet, Joe apparently took it upon himself to slide into Sophie's DMs. Fast forward a few years, the two are now happily married!
11 Nick Was Diagnosed With Diabetes At A Young Age
Right at the beginning of their rise to fame, the youngest brother of the trio was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Before realising what was actually going on, the brothers said they thought Nick was looking skinnier than he should have. Thankfully, they were able to figure out the problem.
10 The Mysterious Fourth Jonas Brother ...
Yes, there is in fact a fourth Jonas brother. His name is Frankie Jonas and he is much younger than his three brothers. It's safe to assume that Frankie was kept out of the spotlight due to his age. Although, in the Chasing Happiness doc, Frankie was featured saying he is the band's greatest fan. How sweet is that!
9 Joe Didn't Take The Band Breaking Up Well
In a 2016 Reddit AMA, Joe Jonas revealed just how badly he took the news of his band breaking up. He confessed that he was mad about the overall decision and even jealous of the fact that Nick already had solo projects in the works. He said he remembers "kind of losing it" at that point.
8 Joe Jonas Always Liked The Idea Of Becoming A Chef
It's always safe to have a backup plan, and this is especially true when your first plan is to be a famous singer. Joe has mentioned before that he has always had a great interest in learning how to cook. The singer thinks it's never too late to give up on going back to school, and he has voiced that he would actually love to join a culinary program one day.
7 The Brothers Had A Hard Time Living Up To Disney's Expectations
Like many other Disney stars, the Jonas Brothers found it more than just a bit difficult to live up to the high expectations placed on them by Disney. While the boys are grateful for Disney's help in launching their careers, the have said that it wasn't as easy as everyone may have thought.
6 The Band Could Have Been Named J3
Back when the brothers were first putting their boy band plan into action, their managers (including their father) had to figure out the best way to market them. Apparently, the first band name that was suggested to them was J3. However, all three brothers turned it down.
5 Nick And Joe Grew Up Smelling Cigars, Now They Can't Get Enough
Brothers Joe and Nick share a common interest: cigars. The two of them can't get enough, and Joe has revealed that this is probably because they grew up around so many people who smoked them. The two apparently always loved the smell, though Joe also went on to confess that the first time he ever touched one, it totally made him sick.
4 Kevin Met His Wife While On A Family Vacation
Kevin Jonas is the eldest brother of the family and he was the first one to get married. Back in 2007, he met his wife Danielle while on a family vacation. She was at the same resort, also with her family and apparently had no idea who he was. Sounds like fate to us!
3 Joe Was Very Attached To His Flat Iron
Many will remember the hit Disney movie Camp Rock. While all three of the brothers were in the film, Joe was really the star. This was the hairstyle the singer was rocking back then. He has admitted that he used to be quite addicted to using his flat iron (like we couldn't already tell).
2 Broomball: The Jonas Brothers vs. The Hanson Brothers
In Joe's Reddit AMA, he revealed that he and his brothers once played in a broomball tournament against Hanson and New Kids On The Block. While he and his brothers apparently "swept the floor" with Hanson, they were later defeated by New Kids On The Block. We can't win 'em all!
1 The Boys Are All Inked Up
All three of the famous brothers have tattoos, though only Nick and Joe actually have matching ones. The two brothers rock the same arrow tattoo, while their older brother Kevin has his wife's name and 4 doves representing his family. Joe and Sophie also got these matching Toy Story tats.
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