Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 3, 2025 · Entertainment

Inside the Secret Lives: How Steve Jobs' Children Navigate Fame and Fortune

Steve Jobs and wife Laurene Powell Jobs in 2005. The Apple co-founder died in 2011 from pancreatic cancer aged 56

The Billion-Dollar Family: Uncovering the Secrets and Scandals of Steve Jobs' Children

As the world prepares for Eve Jobs' highly anticipated wedding to British Olympic gold medalist Harry Charles, the spotlight is shining bright on the children of the late Apple co-founder, Steve Jobs. But behind the glamour and glitz, lies a complex web of family dynamics, secrets, and scandals that are slowly unraveling.

Meet the four Jobs children: Lisa Brennan-Jobs, Reed Jobs, Erin Siena Jobs, and Eve Jobs. Each with their own unique story, struggles, and successes, they've grown into remarkable individuals in their own right. But what happens when you're born into a family of billionaires? The pressures, expectations, and legacy that come with it can be overwhelming.

Steve's youngest daughter Eve, 26, is set to marry the British equestrian Harry Charles at a star-studded wedding in the English countryside this summer

Let's start with the youngest daughter, Eve Jobs, who's about to tie the knot with Harry Charles in a star-studded ceremony surrounded by her billionaire mother Laurene Powell Jobs and siblings Reed and Erin. Eve's life is a perfect blend of fashion, equestrianism, and beauty. She's been modeling since 2020, walked her first runway at Coperni Spring 2022, and has become a frequent face at fashion shows. But what about her love life? Rumors have swirled around her relationships with Eugenio Garza Pérez, Drew Taggart, Chase Stokes, and Harry Hudson – all of whom are connected to the world of equestrianism or entertainment.

The 26-year-old's biggest goal is to make a name for herself outside of her family's legacy. In an interview, Eve revealed that it took her years to balance friends, school, and riding, but she eventually figured out how to prioritize what matters most. And with her father's blessing – "She's a pistol and has the strongest will of any kid I've ever met" – she may just achieve more than he ever could have imagined.

Reed Jobs, the eldest child, is the most private member of the family. At 33, he's built a reputation as a managing director at Emerson Collective, an organization founded by his mom that focuses on education, immigration reform, and cancer research (a cause close to Reed's heart). But what about his personal life? In 2022, rumors swirled around a potential run for Congress, but they were quickly shut down. Today, he leads investments in cancer research through his venture capital firm, Yosemite.

Steve and Laurene welcomed four children together, including son Reed and daughters Erin and Eve. He was also a father to daughter Lisa (not pictured) from his relationship with Chrisann Brennan

Reed's love life remains a mystery, and his public social media presence is scarce – aside from a LinkedIn profile that showcases his impressive resume. But what we do know is that he's fiercely passionate about the impact of politics on healthcare, particularly when it comes to funding for cancer research.

Erin Siena Jobs, the quietest member of the family, has kept a low profile since graduating from Tulane University with an architecture degree. At 30, she's built a life in New Orleans, where she's likely avoiding the limelight that comes with being part of the Jobs dynasty. Erin's social media presence is limited to just four pictures on Facebook, but her mom's love for her shines through.

In Walter Isaacson's biography, Erin was described as "quiet, introspective" and having a personal sensitivity more mature than her father's. When asked about her relationship with Steve, she candidly replied, "He does his best to be both a father and the CEO of Apple, and he juggles those pretty well. Sometimes I wish I had more of his attention, but I know the work he's doing is very important and I think it's really cool."

Lisa Brennan-Jobs, 47, published a memoir about her relationship with her father, titled Small Fry, in 2018

Lisa Brennan-Jobs, the eldest child born out of wedlock to Chrisann Brennan and Steve Jobs, has been vocal about her complicated relationship with her father in her 2018 memoir, Small Fry. Born on May 17, 1978, Lisa faced rejection from her father for almost a decade before he finally accepted her. The scars of their tumultuous past still linger.

Lisa's life took a different path after she reconciled with Steve and his new family. She attended Harvard University and spent time studying abroad at King's College London. After graduating in 2000, Lisa moved to Manhattan to work as a writer and has since appeared in top-tier magazines like Vogue and O, The Oprah Magazine.

But what about her relationships with her siblings? Lisa wrote candidly about the tension between them in her memoir, describing the rivalry that brewed beneath the surface. "We had a very different relationship than the other three kids," she explained. "They were always on the inside, and I was on the outside looking in."

Her mother Chrisann Brennan first met Steve when they both attended high school together in 1972. He rejected his daughter's birth for nearly a decade before a DNA test revealed he was the father

Despite their complicated past, the Jobs family has made amends. Lisa's mother, Chrisann Brennan, told The Scholarly Note that the reconciliation between Steve and Lisa was a "huge step forward" for all of them.

So, what happens to the Jobs children now? Will they follow in their father's footsteps or forge their own paths? One thing is certain: these four individuals are forging their own legacies – free from the shadow of the Apple co-founder.

After a DNA test proved Steve was her father, he was ordered to pay minimal child-support payments and medical insurance coverage for Lisa until age 18

Lisa (not pictured) eventually reconciled with her dad and lived with him, Laurene, and their three children in the 1990s while she was in high school

Lisa - pictured with Laurene, Eve, Erin and Steve - was the only one of Steve's children to inherit a multi-million dollar fortune after his death

She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband Bill and their son Thomas

Steve's son Reed

In Walter Isaacson's biography, Reed was described as being the closest to his father out of his four siblings

Reed and his mother Laurene attended a state dinner for French president Emmanuel Macron at the White House in December 2022. He has denied speculation he is considering a political career

Reed, pictured with his sister Eve Jobs, keeps a low profile and lives in San Francisco, California

Erin, 30, is the most private of the Jobs' children and hardly posts on social media. She is pictured with a friend in 2014

Erin, seen in 2013, is thought to have studied architecture at Tulane University

Erin was described by Isaacson as being 'quiet, introspective' and having 'a personal sensitivity more mature than her father's'

Eve Jobs, 26, attends the Louis Vuitton Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show at Paris Fashion Week in March 2024

Eve, pictured at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in May, is an accomplished equestrian

She made her runway debut at the Coperni Spring 2022 show in Paris in September 2021

In 2021 she graduated from Stanford University, where she studied science technology and society

Eve attended the 2022 Met Gala celebrating 'In America: An Anthology of Fashion' in New York City

Steve told autobiographer Walter Isaacson about his daughter Eve: 'She's a pistol and has the strongest will of any kid I've ever met'