Ken Jennings is not gay. He is straight and married with a wife and children.
Jennings got married as far back as 2000 after he completed his studies at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. He tied the nuptial knot with his then-girlfriend, Mindy Boam Jennings. on the 16th of September 2000 and they have lived together as man and wife for 23 years and still counting. They are proud parents to two kids – a boy and a girl. From what is perceivable, Ken and Mindy appear to be enjoying marital bliss with their two children as Ken, the computer expert, is forever talking about his family.
The Truth About Ken Jennings’ Gay Rumors
Though there have been gay rumors about Ken Jennings since he emerged in the limelight through the Jeopardy game show, nothing has been proven. The speculations about him being gay were finally laid to rest when it became glaring that he is straight.
Ken’s popularity also bared the fact that he is not just married to a member of the opposite sex, he is also a father of two. In addition, the fact that his marriage has lasted for two decades and still counting is a testament to his marital bliss with a female. Thus, the doubt about his sexual orientation shouldn’t have surfaced in the first place.
Does Ken Jennings Have A Wife?
Yes, Jennings does have a wife and her name is Mindy Boam. Ken first crossed paths with Mindy around 1996 at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah where he went to earn a degree in English and computer science after transferring from the University of Washington.
The first time he set eyes on Mindy, Ken Jennings told her roommate that he wanted to ask her out, but he didn’t accomplish this immediately. It took him nine months before he gathered the courage to ask his love interest on a date. The details of their dating period in college are not known, but by the time they were graduating from Brigham Young University in 2000, they were already officially engaged.
Following their graduation, Ken was quick to score a job as a computer engineer, and before long, he considered himself buoyant enough to take care of a family. Thus, in the fall season of 2000, they decided to exchange wedding vows.
The couple’s nuptials was witnessed on the 16th of September 2000. However, the details are not known.
Who Is Ken Jennings’ Wife?
As earlier mentioned, the name of Ken Jennings’ wife is Mindy Boam Jennings and she is an alum of BYU just like her husband. Mindy has not said a lot about her early life and family background, thus, details like her date of birth and family members are not known.
However, it is common knowledge that she was studying theatre arts when she first crossed paths with the man who would become her husband.
After her graduation from Brigham Young University, Mindy went on to score a job in the education sector as a teacher at the preschool level.
A Look At Ken Jennings’ Family
Immediately after their 2000 wedding, Ken Jennings and Mindy Boam Jennings settled down to family life. A couple of years after their wedding, the couple became first-time parents to their son Dylan Jennings who was born on the 22nd of November 2002. Dylan, who is now 21, is already a college student, but the details of his academic pursuit are not readily available.
Four years later, Dylan became a big brother to his parent’s daughter, Caitlin Jennings, who joined the family on the 13th of November 2006. Caitlin is 17 and about to enter college, but the details are also not known.
The Jenning family has a household pet dog called Chance.