Blake Jenner
Written and reviewed by Emma Carter Updated August 20, 2026 Fact checked August 20, 2026





Interesting Biography Facts
Real name
Blake Alexander Jenner
Occupation
actor, singer
Birth Date
August 27, 1992
Age
33 years
Zodiac Sign
Virgo
Birthplace
Los Angeles, California, United States
Education
Felix Varela High School
Nationality
American
Blake Jenner family members
Father's Name
Richard Vernon Jenner
Mother's Name
Mitzy Jenner
Siblings names
Derrick Jenner (older brother), Richard Jenner (older brother), Mike Jenner (older brother)
Is Blake Jenner a gay/bisexual?
No
What is Blake Jenner marital status?
Divorced from Melissa Benoist in 2017; current relationship private; no children publicly confirmed
Who is Blake Jenner wife?
Melissa Benoist (ex-wife)
When did get married?
2015; divorced 2017
How many children does he have?
No children publicly confirmed
Blake Jenner wife
Melissa Benoist (ex-wife; married 2015–2017)
Jenner and Benoist met while working on “Glee” and married in 2015. Benoist filed for divorce in December 2016, and it was finalized in 2017. In 2019 she publicly described surviving domestic abuse without naming a former partner. Jenner responded in 2020, acknowledged causing her harm during their relationship and disputed parts of the account. Their later relationships and Benoist’s family are separate from Jenner’s current private life.
Who are Blake Jenner parents?
Richard Vernon Jenner (father)
Date of birth: July 6, 1961
Blake was blessed with a great family. He has warm close relationships with each member of his breed – with his parents, brothers, nephews, and nieces.
Called Rick Jenner in the family circle, the patriarch of Blake’s family can serve as a role model to anyone. The faithful husband, father of four sons and a real provider for his family, Rick resides in Miami, FL and serves as the zone manager for Voortman Cookie Products Inc.
Mitzy Jenner (mother)
Date of birth: June 1, 1962
Mitzy Jenner is Blake’s mother, whom he loves most of all, and to whom he is so thankful. Mitzy’s career history is not known, but her ability to maintain a happy marriage is obvious. In one of her Facebook posts she told, that family life is not always easy, and it is a hard job sometimes, but love and patience can make miracles.
Mrs. Jenner looks like a kind-hearted smart woman. She is involved in several charity projects. The woman is so focused on her husband, sons, and grandchildren.
Blake Jenner siblings
Derrick Jenner (older brother)
Date of birth: April 1, 1981
Derrick David Jenner is the oldest boy in the family of Mitzy and Rick. He resides in Los Angeles and works at Chalice Recording Studio. Derrick is married to Elizabeth Jenner. In 2016 they parented a daughter.
Richard Jenner (older brother)
Date of birth: June 13, 1983
Richard J. Jenner is another handsome boy from Blake’s family. He resides in Coral Gables, Florida and works at A Major US Airline. He is in relations.
Mike Jenner (older brother)
Date of birth: February 13, 1986
Blake is the pampered youngest kid in his family. He maintains cordial terms with each of his brothers. Michael Brandon Jenner is one of his siblings.
Mike resides in Miami, FL with his wife Diana Jenner, their sons, Ashton (born in 2013) and Logan (born in 2016) and a daughter (born in October 2019). In June 2019 Logan, Blake Jenner’s nephew, was diagnosed with leukemia and had to pass through chemotherapy sessions. Mike didn’t want to make it public at first, but then shared his family tragedy with his followers on social media. Mike and Diana stay strong and love each other even more, while life is testing them.
Bio
Blake Alexander Jenner is an American actor and writer born on August 27, 1992, in Miami. He won the second season of “The Glee Project” and joined “Glee” as Ryder Lynn. His later credits include “Everybody Wants Some!!,” “The Edge of Seventeen,” “American Animals” and the television series “What/If.”
Jenner also wrote and starred in “Billy Boy.” His more recent credits include the 2025 short projects “Valley Fever” and “Mused.” He was married to actor Melissa Benoist from 2015 until their 2017 divorce. Jenner acknowledged in a 2020 public statement that he caused harm during the relationship while disputing some details. No current partner or children have been publicly confirmed.
Interesting and fun facts
- Jenner won the second season of “The Glee Project.”
- He played Ryder Lynn on “Glee.”
- He starred in Richard Linklater’s “Everybody Wants Some!!”
- He wrote and starred in “Billy Boy.”
- His recent credits include the 2025 shorts “Valley Fever” and “Mused.”
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