JENNI Rivera’s life was cut short in December 2012 following a tragic plane crash.
At the time, she left behind a husband and several kids, and now fans want to know more about them.
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How many kids did Jenni Rivera have?
Prior to her tragic passing, Rivera was married three times.
Her ex-husbands included José Trinidad Marín, Juan López, and Esteban Loaiza.
During those marriages, she welcomed five kids.
Rivera’s kids include:
Chiquis Rivera
On June 26, 1985, Rivera and her first husband welcomed daughter Janney Marín Rivera, who is known professionally as Chiquis Rivera.
Chiquis was 27 years old at the time of her mother’s passing and she later launched a successful singing career in honor of her mother.
In 2014, she released the single Paloma Blanca as a tribute to the late star. She has since released four albums and countless songs.
Jacqie Campos
Four years after the birth of Chiquis, Rivera and Marín welcomed their second daughter, Jacquelin Melina Marin.
Known today as Jacqie Campos, she also found a career in entertainment as a reality television star.
Over the years, she has been seen on several shows, including I Love Jenni, The Real, and The Riveras.
Michael Marin
Two years after the birth of Jacqie, Rivera and Marín welcomed their third and final child, son Michael Marin Rivera.
Michael is known today as an actor, artist, and reality TV star.
Like his sister, he has also been seen in I Love Jenni, The Real, and The Riveras.
Jenicka Lopez
After Rivera’s divorce from Marín was finalized, she then tied the knot with Juan López in 1997.
That same year, she welcomed her fourth child, daughter Jenicka Lopez.
Jenicka is known today as a social media influencer and reality TV star.
She often posts pictures about her life on Instagram to over 1.2million followers.
Johnny Lopez
In 2001, Riveral welcomed her youngest child, son Johnny Lopez.
Like his mother, Johnny is also a musician and often posts tributes to her on Instagram to over 661,000 followers.
GettyEsteban Loaiza, Jenni Rivera, Johnny Lopez, Janney ‘Chiquis’ Marin, Jenicka Lopez and Jacqui Marin[/caption]
How did Jenni Rivera die?
On December 9, 2012, Jenni passed away in a plane crash near Monterrey, Mexico.
The plane held five passengers, including Rivera’s lawyer Mario Macias Pacheco, makeup artist Jacobo Yebale, publicist Arturo Rivera, and stylist Jorge Armando Sanchez Vasquez, along with two crew members, all of who died at the scene.
The mystery surrounding the plane crash has since led to several conspiracy theories and documentaries, including Who Killed Jenni Rivera?, which premiered exclusively on Peacock on December 6, 2022.