Jenna Johnson is an American Latin and ballroom dancer and choreographer best known for her debut on “Dancing with the Stars”. In 2018, she won the mirror ball with her partner, Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon.
Her first big break came in season 10 of “So You Think You Can Dance,” when she finished as the ladies’ third runner-up in 2013.
A skilled dancer since the age of 3, Johnson was even a mentor to Jake Monreal on the program.
Jenna Johnson has over 683k Instagram followers and over 80k Twitter followers.
Famous For
- Famed Latin and ballroom dancer.
- “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing with the Stars” contestant.
Jenna Johnson’s Origins
Jenna Johnson was born in Provo, Utah, on April 12, 1994. Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy Americnan by nationality Johnson is White and Aries is her zodiac sign.
Jenna grew up in her hometown with her six siblings, including two elder sisters, Stacy and Jillian, both dancers, and three brothers, Scott, Jason, and Skyler.
She attended Timpview High School and graduated in 2012. Her sisters influenced her to start learning ballroom, ballet, jazz, modern, and hip hop at the age of 3.
She became so enamored with dance that she forwent a university degree. She is a five-time National Latin Champion, a three-time National Contemporary Champion, and a National Youth 10 Dance Champion.
Jenna Johnson’s Career
- Jenna Johnson began her career winning multiple titles and even represented the USA in the 2012 World Latin Dance Competition.
- In 2013, she made her professional debut on “So You Think You Can Dance” season 10. She completed the show in the top 8 and third place overall.
- In 2016, she returned as a coach and choreographer on “So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation.”
- In 2014, she joined the cast of “Dancing with the Stars” for season 18. She was on the program for 4 seasons.
- In 2016, she eventually made it as a professional dancer on season 23 with actor Jake T. Austin.
- In 2018, she returned to the show for season 26 with Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon. This time the pair made it to the finals and won.
- She returns for season 27 with reality TV personality Joe Amabile.
- She has been on the program since season 1 and will be back for season 30 alongside JoJo Siwa.
Jennifer Johnson’s Relationship Status
Jenna Johnson has only been married once. Johnson is married to fellow Dancing with the Stars ballroom dancer Valentin Chmerkovskiy.
Valentin is a Ukrainian-American professional dancer who has received several awards. The pair met on the program and started dating soon after, dated intermittently throughout 2016 until getting engaged on June 14, 2018.
They ultimately married on April 13, 2019, after being together for nearly 3 years despite an age gap of 8 years.
Jenna Johnson’s Net Worth
Jenna Johnson earns a solid living as a professional dancer. Having began her profession as a dancer at the age of 3, she has won multiple national championships and even appeared on “Dancing with Stars”.
Her involvement on “Dancing with Stars” has undoubtedly increased her net worth since her main source of revenue is dancing events. Her net worth is estimated at $7 million.
Jenna Johnson’s Body Measurements
Jenna Johnson is a stunning late-20s woman with an hourglass figure. Her height is 5ft 2inches (1.52m) and her weight is 58kg (132 lbs). Her physical measurements are 35-26-36 inches with a bra size of 35B, 10(US) dress size, and 6(US) shoe size.
With pale skin, brown hair and hazel eyes.