Skip to content
Primary Navigation

Hollywood Life

  • Home
  • News
    • All News
    • Celebrity News
    • World News
    • Exclusives
    • Politics
    • Celebrity Babies
    • Celebrity Weddings
    • Pics
  • Entertainment
    • All Entertainment
    • TV
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Sports
    • Sex & Relationships
    • Award Shows
    • Holidays
  • Beauty
    • All Beauty
    • Fragrance
    • Hair Care
    • Health
    • Makeup
    • Nails
    • Skin Care
    • Makeovers
  • Fashion
    • All Fashion
    • Red Carpet
    • Shopping
    • Diet & Fitness
    • Award Shows
    • Makeovers
    • Celebrity Weddings
  • Shopping
    • All Shopping
    • Gift Guide
    • Shop The Look
    • DNA Complete – Best DNA Test
    • Reviews
Trending Navigation Trending
  • TV
  • Exclusives
  • Celebrity Babies
  • Latest Photos
Search

NewsExpand Menu

  • Celebrity News
  • World News
  • Exclusives
  • Politics
  • Celebrity Babies
  • Celebrity Weddings
  • Pics

EntertainmentExpand Menu

  • TV
  • Movies
  • Music
  • Sports
  • Sex & Relationships
  • Award Shows
  • Holidays

BeautyExpand Menu

  • Fragrance
  • Hair Care
  • Health
  • Makeup
  • Nails
  • Skincare
  • Makeover

FashionExpand Menu

  • Red Carpet
  • Shopping
  • Diet & Fitness
  • Award Shows
  • Makeovers
  • Celebrity Weddings

ShoppingExpand Menu

  • Reviews
  • Gift Guides
  • Shop The Look
  • DNA Complete - Best DNA Test

TrendingExpand Menu

  • TV
  • Exclusives
  • Celebrity Babies
  • Latest Photos

Celebrity BiosExpand Menu

  • Taylor Swift
  • Rihanna
  • Selena Gomez
  • Kim Kardashian
  • Kylie Jenner
  • Kendall Jenner
  • Justin Bieber
  • Miley Cyrus
  • Gigi Hadid
  • Khloe Kardashian
  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Angelina Jolie
  • Harry Styles
  • Kourtney Kardashian
  • ALL CELEBRITY BIOS
Follow Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
Alerts & Newsletters
© 2025 Hollywood Life Media, LLC.

Jewel

Jewel Celebrity Profile
Getty

Details

Date of Birth:
May 23, 1974
Height:
5' 6"
Hometown:
Homer

Bio:
Jewel (born Jewel Kilcher in Payson, Utah on May 23, 1974) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, actress, and author/poet. She has received four Grammy Award nominations and has sold over 27 million albums all over the world. Jewel, although born in Utah, was raised in Alaska and came from humble beginnings. She was raised outdoors with no running water and no heat. Her father, Attila Kuno “Atz” Kilcher, trained her how to sing and together they performed all over the state of Alaska. However, she moved out when she was 15 and it was then that she applied and got accepted into Interlochen, a fine arts school in Michigan. Jewel leaned to play the guitar while at school and she majored in operatic voice. She began writing songs at age 16. For a time, Jewel was homeless, living only in her car and traveling around the country doing street performances and small gigs. In San Diego, California she gained recognition singing at The Inner Change Cafe and Java Joe’s. In 1993 Jewel was discovered by Inga Vainshtein when the lead singer from a local San Diego band called to tell her about a girl surfer who sang at a local coffee shop on Thursdays. From there Jewel went on to release her debut album, Pieces of Me, in 1995 at the age of 19. The album stayed on the Billboard 200 for an impressive two years, reaching number four at its peak and eventually selling over 12 million copies in the US alone. Since, Jewel has appeared on various television shows such as 7th Heaven, American Idol, and more recently The Sing-off as a judge. Jewel has also written various books and has released 14 albums (including Greatest Hits and two Christmas albums), her most recent being Picking Up the Pieces, which was released in 2015.

Best Known For:
Jewel is best known for her first album, Pieces of You, which includes the hit song, “You Were Meant for Me.” She is also well known for her role as a judge on The Song-Off in 2013 and 2014.

Personal Life:
Jewel was thrust into the Hollywood spotlight when she started dating actor Sean Penn in 1995 after he saw her perform on Late Night with Conan O’Brien. He ended up going with her on tour. In 2008, Jewel married Ty Murray, a pro rodeo cowboy, after dating for 10 years. The two have one child together, a son named Kase Townes Murray. Kase was born in 2011. However, Ty and Jewel got divorced in 2014. In January of 2015, Jewel was seen with NFL player, Charlie Whitehurst and it was confirmed that the two are dating.

 

Most Read

Diddy’s Kids: Everything You Need to Know About His 7 Children and Their Mothers

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21:  Sean Combs and his children arrive at the Los Angeles Premiere Of "Can't Stop Won't Stop" at Writers Guild of America, West on June 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)

Cassie Ventura’s Net Worth: How Much Money She Has Now

Cassie Ventura's Net Worth: How Much Money She Has Now

Justin Dior Combs: 5 Things to Know About Diddy’s Son

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 01: Justin Combs attends Jozzy In Concert at S.O.B.'s on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Alex Fine: 5 Things to Know About Cassie Ventura’s Husband

Alex Fine: 5 Things to Know About Cassie Ventura's Husband

Diddy’s Girlfriend History: From J. Lo to Kim Porter to Cassie and More

Sean "Diddy" Combs

Latest Jewel

Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner (Dominik Bindl/Getty Images)

Interview

Kevin Costner Talks Jewel Dating Rumors and His Family’s New Normal After Divorce

The ‘Yellowstone’ actor said he’s ‘never gone out’ with the ‘Foolish Games’ singer.

June 19, 2024
Kevin Costner Jewel
See Pics

Kevin Costner and Jewel Spark Dating Rumors During Caribbean Vacation

The ‘Yellowstone’ actor and the Grammy nominee were seen getting cozy during a trip to the British Virgin Islands.

December 8, 2023
Jewel
Gallery

Jewel’s Transformation: See The Star Through The Years — From Young Singer To Now

Jewel has been a total mainstay in the music industry for decades. Now, we’re taking a look back at how her career started and how she has transformed over the years!

December 9, 2020
Jewel
Watch

Jewel, 46, Makes Rare Appearance In New Interview & It Looks Like She Hasn’t Aged A Day Since 1995

Jewel burst onto the alternative music scene at the age of 21, defining mid 90s folk-rock. Now she’s celebrating 25 years since her debut album’s release, and looks so incredibly youthful!

December 9, 2020
Jewel
See Pic

Jewel, 46, Proudly Rocks Vintage Lingerie In New Selfie: ‘Flaunt It’ When You ‘Feel Good’

Jewel stunned in the sexiest silk corset on Instagram, sharing a ‘hotel selfie’ with fans. She wanted them to know that her fans should also ‘flaunt it’ if they’re loving how they look!

September 4, 2020
Jewel Ty Murray

Jewel

Jewel & Ty Murray Ending Their Marriage After 16 Years Together

Jewel and Ty Murray are splitting after six years of marriage and a 16-year relationship, according to a missive posted to the singer’s personal blog. In her Gwyneth Paltrow-like words, she wrote that she and Ty have committed to a ‘thoughtful and tender undoing’ of their relationship.
How sad! Jewel, 40, and her husband Ty Murray, 44, have decided to separate after six years of marriage and a relationship that lasted a combined 16 years.

July 2, 2014

    About Us

    • About Us
    • Mission
    • Writer Bios
    • Advertise With Us
    • Scoops & Corrections
    • Contact Us

    Legal

    • Privacy Policy
    • California Privacy Rights
    • AdChoices
    • Terms of Use
    • Data Policy
    • Fulfillment Policy
    • Do Not Sell My Personal Information

    News

    • Celebrity News
    • Exclusives
    • World News
    • Politics
    • Celebrity Babies
    • Shopping Reviews

    Connect

    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
    • TikTok
    • DNA Expand
    • DNA Complete - Best DNA Genetic Testing for Health & Ancestry
© Copyright 2025 Hollywood Life Media, LLC.
Powered by WordPress.com VIP
Do not sell or share my personal information
Privacy Settings