Dave & Jordyn From Fallout to Forgiveness

Rocker Dave Grohl's marriage to his longtime wife Jordyn Blum was nearly destroyed after he welcomed a child with another woman last August. Us reveals why Blum ultimately chose to stay

- By Jaime Harkin

THIS PAST SUMMER, Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl sent shock waves through the music industry when he announced on Instagram that he'd fathered a child outside of his 21-year marriage to Jordyn Blum. Fans were stunned to learn that the 56-year-old star — who'd been widely considered one of the nicest guys in rock & roll — had cheated on his wife and the mother of his three daughters. No one was more surprised by the events preceding Grohl's social media revelation than Blum herself. A source close to the couple tells Us, “This was something Jordyn never could have imagined.”

Seven months later, the pair are still picking up the pieces. According to the source, Grohl is “fully” supporting his new daughter and her mom, 38-year-old Florida native Jennifer Young. And he’s doing everything he can to regain the trust of Blum, 48, and their children, Violet, 19, Harper, 16, and Ophelia, 10. “Dave is regretful and ashamed of his actions,” says the source. “He knows he let his family down. He’s really working on his marriage to Jordyn and wants this to be a new chapter for them.”

Staying Present

In his September 2024 Instagram post, Grohl vowed to be "a loving and supportive parent" to his new daughter. The source says he's making good on his promise. "Dave is paying for Jennifer and the baby's living and medical expenses," explains the source, "and is helping with anything [they need]."