Robert Herjavec manages to be successful in different spheres simultaneously. Being a businessman, this Canadian also deals with acting, film producing and writing in addition to building a career on TV.
Date of Birth: September 14, 1962
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Being a representative of middle class, Robert started his career path with various low-paid jobs, including the ones of a waiter and a salesman. In 2013, he established his own company, Herjavec Group, dealing with internet security and some other ventures. Since then, his financial position steadily grows. On TV, Herjavec participated in Dragons’ Den, Shark Tank and Dancing with the Stars shows.
But now, let’s have a closer look at Robert’s closest people, including parents, wives and kids.
Robert Herjavec parents
Vladimir Herjavec (father)
Year of Death: 2010
Vladimir was born in Croatia. In 1970, together with his family, Vladimir was forced to immigrate to Canada after being imprisoned several times for speaking out against local authorities. Being a manager in Croatia, Vladimir had to work at a Mississauga factory after moving to Canada. After Robert became a rich man, his dad couldn’t believe in such a success and was really proud of his only offspring.
Katica Herjavec (mother)
Year of Birth: 1941
Year of Death: 2007 (age 66)
Katica was also a Croatian. The woman was a real source of inspiration for her son. She liked Shark Tank and Dragons’ Den. Katica passed away in 2007 after a long battle against ovarian cancer. Robert shared that he made up his mind to participate in Dancing with the Stars as his mum was a fan of this project.
Robert Herjavec siblings
Robert Herjavec doesn’t have any siblings.
Robert Herjavec wife
Diane Plese (ex-wife)
Duration of Marriage: 1990-2016 (26 years)
Year of Birth: 1959
Diane is an optometrist, who also has Croatian roots. They fell in love at first sight when Herjavec came to an eye appointment to her in 1988. In 1990, Robert espoused Diane. The couple broke up in 2014, but got officially divorced only in two years. The entrepreneur revealed that divorce was a hard decision and he even wanted to commit a suicide. The couple parented 2 daughters and a son.
Kym Johnson (current wife)
Duration of Marriage: since 2016 till present
Date of Birth: August 4, 1976
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Kym, who was born in Australia, has dedicated her life to dances and fitness. They got acquainted at Dancing with the Stars, when Kym was Robert’s partner. The couple got engaged in early 2016 and tied the knot on July 31, 2016 in Los Angeles. Johnson and Herjavec signed a marriage contract, according to which Kym wouldn’t lay up claim for any businessman’s property if they separate, but would gain $100,000 for every year of marriage.
Robert Herjavec children
Caprice Herjavec (daughter with Diane Plese)
Year of Birth: 1998
Caprice is a swimmer, who won many trophies including a silver medal at Varsity Four C race at the US Collegiate Women’s Eastern Sprints. She studies law at Barnard College and is an intern at MG Miller Intellectual Property Law LLC. A curious fact is that in 2012, Caprice served as a Mayor of Toronto for one day after her dad won an auction Mayor for a Day at Rob Ford’s Ball for the Arts.
Skye Herjavec (daughter with Diane Plese)
Skye attended Havergal College and was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority at USC. She worked at the sales departments at Walter Baker and Badgley Mischka plus was an analyst at JPMorgan Chase & Co. Besides, the young entrepreneur opened three Lululemon pop-up shops in Ontario.
Brendan Herjavec (son with Diane Plese)
Brendan is a student at UBC Sauder School of Business and a president at Sauder MBA Society. Previously, he graduated from Laurier University with a degree in business administration. Like his father, Brendan adores cars and owns a Lamborghini. His hobby is bonsai.
Hudson Robert Herjavec (son with Kym Johnson)
Date of Birth: April 23, 2018
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Hudson is one of the twins of Robert and Kym. He took his middle name from his dad. His mum announced the birth of him and his sister on her Instagram account, calling them little angels. Moreover, Kym revealed that she had been dreaming about babies for a long time.
Haven Mae Herjavec (daughter with Kym Johnson)
Date of Birth: April 23, 2018
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Haven is Hudson’s twin sister. Her middle name Mae was taken in honor of Kym’s grandmother. Before the twins’ birth, the happy parents shared a sonogram picture, showing either Haven or her brother flashing a thumb up.
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