Kris Kristofferson Children - Family, Career, & Legacy Details

Kris Kristofferson and Lisa Meyer’s Children – A Legacy of Talent and Individuality

Kris Kristofferson’s children with Lisa Meyers — and from his previous marriages — have each carved their own unique paths, proving that their identity goes far beyond their legendary father’s surname. Now that the country icon has officially retired, fans wonder if any of them will step forward to carry on his musical legacy. For now, here’s a closer look at each of his children and where life has taken them.


1. Tracy Kristofferson

  • Born: January 9, 1962

  • Mother: Fran Beer (Kris’s first wife)

  • Career: Stanford University graduate, actress, and producer. Best known for producing Pharaoh’s Army (1995) and acting in films such as Trouble in Mind (1985), Night of the Cyclone (1990), Another Pair of Aces (1991), and A Place to Grow (1995).

  • Personal Life: Married to actor Richard Tyson until their divorce in 2018. Tracy has mostly stayed out of the public eye, appearing only occasionally with her father.Kris Kristofferson Loved His 8 Children to the Moon and Back: Meet the Late  Singer's Big Family


2. Kris Kristofferson Jr.

  • Born: 1968

  • Mother: Fran Beer

  • Career & Life: Has largely lived outside the spotlight, keeping his personal and professional life private. Little public information is available about him.Who are Kris Kristofferson's eight children? Meet Tracy, Kris Jr, Casey,  Jesse, Jody, Johnny, Kelly Marie and Blake | The US Sun


3. Casey Kristofferson

  • Born: 1974

  • Mother: Rita Coolidge (Kris’s second wife)

  • Career: Musician and frontwoman of The Casey Kristofferson Band. Known for performing alongside both parents over the years. In 2019, released her debut album Dirty Feet, featuring nine original tracks.Kris Kristofferson's 8 Children: All About His Sons and Daughters


4. Jesse Kristofferson

  • Born: October 1983

  • Mother: Lisa Meyers (Kris’s third wife)

  • Career: Actor with credits in Melrose Place (2010), Days of Our Lives (2012), and Range Junkies (2013). Made soap opera history with a same-sex kiss scene on Days of Our Lives. Also a former Western qualifier middleweight champion in scientific wrestling’s King of Catch Wrestling.

 

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5. Jody Kristofferson

  • Born: May 21, 1985

  • Mother: Lisa Meyers

  • Career: Professional wrestler, best known under the ring name Garrett Dylan. Wrestled in the WWE’s Florida Championship Wrestling division before returning to the independent circuit. Won four championships during his wrestling career before retiring in 2017.

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6. Johnny Robert Kristofferson

  • Born: 1988

  • Mother: Lisa Meyers

  • Career: Attorney. Graduated from Pepperdine University (like his mother) and practices law in California.

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7. Kelly Marie Kristofferson

  • Born: 1990

  • Mother: Lisa Meyers

  • Career: Actress and singer. Appeared in Traded (2016) and Pimp My Life (2017). Performed with her father at the Magnolia Fest in 2013.

  • Personal Life: Married to Aiden Hamami, celebrating their third wedding anniversary recently.

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8. Blake Cameron Kristofferson

  • Born: 1994

  • Mother: Lisa Meyers

  • Career & Life: The youngest child of Kris and Lisa. Lives a private life, away from the entertainment industry. Graduated from Pepperdine University.

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Family Reflection

While some of Kris Kristofferson’s children have embraced the stage or camera, others have chosen careers far from the spotlight. Together, they reflect a family that values individuality, talent, and living life on their own terms — carrying forward the spirit of a man who built his career on staying true to himself.

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