John Denver once said that he’d be glad if the only thing people had to say about him after his death was this: He was husband to Annie and father to Zachary and Anna.
Little did the singer-songwriter know that he’d soon divorce Annie, remarry, and welcome a third child to his life. And that child is Jesse Belle Deutschendorf. Let’s get to know her a little bit better!
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Jesse Belle: Quick Bio
First things first, here’s a quick bio about Jesse Belle Denver:
- Born: May 1989
- Parents: Henry John Deutschendorf (aka John Denver) and Cassandra Delaney
- Half Siblings: Zachary and Anna Kate
- Spouse: Eli LeGate
5 Must-Know Facts About Jesse Belle Denver
Here are some interesting facts about Jesse Belle’s life!
1. She Came as a Pleasant Surprise to Her Father
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After a couple of years of dating, John Denver and the Australian actress Cassandra Delaney got married. Soon, little Jesse Belle was born into the family.
Now, that must have been quite a surprise to the country singer. Why? Well, he believed he was infertile. In fact, that was why he chose to adopt two kids with his first wife, Annie Martell.
Still, from the footage of John Denver speaking about young Jesse Belle, I can only assume this was a happy surprise—that man must have loved his daughter to bits!
Side Note: Some fans say the late singer went through fertility treatment when he was with Delaney. It’s not clear if that’s true, but I prefer to think this was all a nice surprise to the couple!
2. She’s Got the Artistic DNA
Unlike her mom and dad, Jesse Belle Denver didn’t choose showbiz. But she’s still got an artistic side. She’s a painter, and she shares her artwork with her Instagram followers often.
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Her art isn’t just a hobby, either. She collaborated with Tim Brubaker to create an illustrated children’s book. The book tells the story of a young kid connecting with his heritage while learning about local plants in his village. It’s both heartwarming and educational!
Plus, Jesse Belle Denver is into handmade jewelry. So, it’s safe to say she’s inherited her father’s creativity and love for art even though she doesn’t sing.
3. John Denver Wrote a Song for Her (And Her Half Siblings)
It looks like John Denver had a thing for the name “Jesse.” He did, after all, use the name in “Lady’s Chains” and “Whispering Jesse.” However, these instances don’t necessarily have to be related to his daughter.
What was definitely about her is the song “The Gift You Are.” At a Windstar symposium, John Denver talked about the song, saying that he wrote it for Jesse Belle. Then, he joked that his other daughter, Anna Kate, got a bit jealous because of this.
So, Denver adjusted the statement and said it was for all three of them. It’s not just that. He also dedicated the song to everyone in the audience, telling them they’re all gifts to the people they love and to life itself.
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Side Note: John Denver did write “A Baby Just Like to You” for his only son, Zachary.
4. She Unveiled Her Father’s Walk of Fame Star
If there’s one picture of Jesse Belle that all John Denver fans have seen, it’s the one taken at the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In 2014, Jesse Belle and her half-brother were invited to unveil their father’s tile on the Walk of Fame. And I can see why people love this picture so much. It shows how proud she is of her father’s legacy. It’s also a good shot of her standing next to Zachary Denver.
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5. She Tied the Knot in Quite a Special Spot
Jesse Belle Denver and her long-term boyfriend got married in September 2019. Yes, she technically spent her first year of marriage in a global pandemic. However, she still says that it was the best year of her life!
Oh, and guess where she tied the knot? That would be the John Denver Sanctuary in Aspen, Colorado. With all the flowers and the lush greenery in the area, the wedding photos were just perfect.
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What’s missing is, of course, the icon himself. So, one artist actually edited the photos to include John Denver standing next to his daughter. Don’t you think the singer-songwriter would’ve been proud to see his baby girl walk down the aisle?
Final Thoughts
To recap, Jesse Belle Deutschendorf is John Denver’s biological daughter and youngest child. She’s an artist, a proud daughter, and, hopefully, a happy wife!
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