Derek Jeter
Interesting Biography Facts
Real name
Derek Sanderson Jeter
Occupation
American former professional baseball shortstop
Birth Date
May 26, 1974
Age
50 years
Zodiac Sign
Gemini
Birthplace
Pequannock, NJ
Education
Kalamazoo Central High School | University of Michigan
Nationality
American
Derek Jeter family members
Father's Name
Sanderson Charles Jeter
Mother's Name
Dorothy Jeter
Siblings names
Sharlee Jeter (sister)
Is Derek Jeter a gay/bisexual?
No
What is Derek Jeter marital status?
Married
Who is Derek Jeter wife?
Hannah Jeter (nee Davis)
When did get married?
July 9, 2016
How many children does he have?
2 (daughters Bella Raine Jeter and Bella Raine Jeter)
Derek Jeter wife
Hannah Jeter (nee Davis) (spouse)
Date of birth: May 5, 1990
Derek Jeter used to have a reputation of a Lovelace, who dated the most beautiful women in the world, such as Mariah Carey, Vanessa Minnillo, Minka Kelly etc. But he interrupted all his flirts and love affairs, when he met the beautiful model Hannah Davis.
Hannah, who changed her surname for Jeter after the wedding, is 16 years younger than her husband. Before her marriage to a baseball God she was making career of a model.
Hannah grew up in the family of Conn and Debi Davis. Except for Hannah, her parents had a daughter and a son.
The future Mrs. Jeter spent her young years in Saint Thomas (Virgin Islands). The girl enjoyed warm summer weather almost all year round. Being a real beach babe, she preferred sports clothing style. Even now Hannah feels much better in flippers, shorts and a T shirt than in high-heeled shoes and an evening gown.
She started modeling at the age of 14, and from that moment each her day was busy. The young beauty posed for Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and Victoria’s Secret. She was the face of the fragrance Ralph Rocks and graced on covers of the most popular fashion magazines, like “Elle” and “FHM”.
Hannah career peak took place in 2015. Then she featured on the cover of “Sports Illustrated” (Swimsuit edition).
In 2012 Hannah started dating a baseball star Derek Jeter. They met through a common friend, when Hannah visited New York with her mother. During three years they were involved into on and off affair. Finally, in November 2015 Derek proposed his loved one. He gave Hannah an engagement ring with a massive diamond.
They wedded on July 9, 2016. The ceremony was arranged at Napa Valley, CA. A beautiful bride wore Vera Wang wedding dress. Although the status of Derek Jeter wife made Hannah both, rich and popular, she continues working. The woman hosts “Project Runway: Junior” series. In summer, 2017 Hannah and Derek welcomed their first kid.
Derek Jeter kids
Bella Raine Jeter (daughter with Hannah Jeter)
Date of birth: August 17, 2017
In spite of her young age, the girl had already appeared in front of the cameras. Her mother was on the first month of her pregnancy, when she posed for Sports Illustrated for the fifth time. In fact, Davis-Jeter didn’t know about her pregnancy then.
The woman shared her baby news for the first time in her article, which she prepared for “The Players’ Tribune”. In the short essay Hannah told the details of her love story with Derek Jeter and devoted sweet soft words to her husband, who had already retired from baseball to that moment. “We are expecting our first child and are looking into the future”, the model wrote. In addition, she felt pity, that Derek and her kids wouldn’t see their father playing on the field.
Bella Raine Jeter resides with her parents in their Miami mansion. Her mother and father spend a lot of time with her, feeding the kid from the bottle and changing diapers. Previously Hannah told that Derek and she are planning to have three children.
Story Grey Jeter (daughter with Hannah Jeter)
Date of birth: January 31, 2019
In late January, 2019 Hannah and Derek’s family became a little bigger. They welcomed the Baby Number Two – a cute girl, whom they named Story Grey. Now happy parents try to keep their little angel out of limelight.
Who are Derek Jeter parents?
Sanderson Charles Jeter (father)
Dr. Charles Jeter made career in another area, nevertheless he had always been very athletic and inspired his son to practice sports too. But he earned his living, using his mental abilities, not his physical ones.
Charles moved his family from Milford, NJ to Kalamazoo, MI, because he wanted to continue his education at Western Michigan University. There he got doctorate degree in sociology and found a job of alcohol and drug counselor in Kalamazoo.
Playing sports games in the fresh air was a typical kind of entertainment in Jeter’s family. Soon Derek fell in love with baseball, and his father understood, the teenager plans to make this game the main business in his life. He played with his son for hours on warm days and gave him necessary advice to develop his playing skills.
Currently Charles is a pensioner, but he remains active. He serves as the board member at his son’s charity organization “Turn 2 Foundation”, which is aimed to support young talented people
Dorothy Jeter (mother)
Dorothy Connors Jeter is a mother of two kids and wife of Dr. Charles Jeter. Dorothy met her husband in Germany, when both were working in the army. The couple started dating in spite of the fact they belonged to different races – Charles is African American and his wife is of Irish ancestry. At that time inter-racial marriages were forbidden in some of the states. That’s why Dorothy and Charles went to Tennessee to tie a knot.
They settled in Kalamazoo, MI. Dorothy earned her living as an accountant. She was really busy, but always found time for her son and daughter. She made Derek and his sister Sharlee sign the deal, according to which they had to get good marks at school and fulfill the necessary family duties.
Dorothy supported her son’s interest in baseball. She was a frequent guest and Derek’s matches. The baseball star knew his mother’s eyes were watching him during the game. And he spent 100% of his energy on the field to please her.
Derek Jeter siblings
Sharlee Jeter (sister)
Date of birth: 1979
Sharlee Jeter is the second kid in Dorothy and Charles Jeter family. She is 5 years younger than her famous brother. The girl was educated at Kalamazoo Central High School. There she was good in sports too and was a member of a school sports team. Her parents tried to visit each her competition. After graduation she entered Atlanta’s Spelman College. The girl was diagnosed with cancer on her last year at college. But she managed to cope with a disease.
Sharlee is still close with former Yankee captain and her brother Derek Jeter. The woman is currently single. She previously dated a rapper Skyzoo and was going to marry him, but the couple separated. In 2012 Sharlee gave a birth to a boy Jalen. She didn’t tell, who was the kid’s father, and lots of rumors appeared around that mystery. According to one of the versions, Jalen is the son of a rapper Skyzoo.
Being the sister of a celebrity, Sharlee tries to keep her personal life in secret. But she is always ready to publicize the career achievements. Derek’s sister serves as the president of Turn 2 Foundation. In addition, she is a talented writer. Not long ago she released a book “Stuff”. Jeter co-wrote a book with emergency doctor Sampson Davis, who offered the woman to investigate the inner strength, which catapults people to stardom through life tragedies.