Exes Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp Love Their Blended Family! Meet the Former Pair’s Combined 7 Kids

Michelle Mellencamp

When John and Meg first became a couple in 2011, they couldn’t be more excited to introduce each other to their families. Throughout the years, the two clans became quite close. The Grammy winner was even spotted on multiple occasions with the Sleepless in Seattle star and her adopted daughter.

Sadly, Jack and Meg called it quits in October 2019. Although the couple had gotten engaged in November 2018, a source close to the Working Girl star told Us Weekly that “[Meg] had enough and ended [their engagement].”

While the insider noted she had “no regrets,” a separate source told Closer Weekly the breakup certainly wasn’t easy. “Meg agonized over this, and shed more than a few tears over this decision,” the insider explained. “She loves John with all her heart — he’s a very intense man and she said she never felt the deep and profound love he offered her with any man in her life, even in her marriages.”

Even though the longtime lovebirds have a history of breaking up and getting back together, it seems their romantic relationship might be over for good.

Michelle, who was born in December 1970, has the honor of being John’s first child. John and his first wife, Priscilla, welcomed Michelle when he was just 19 years old. Unlike her father, Michelle has stayed out of the spotlight. Fortunately, we do know she gave John and Priscilla their first grandchild, Elexis Suzanne Peach.

Teddi Jo Mellencamp

Unlike her big sister, Teddi Jo — who was born to John and Victoria in July 1981 — chose to thrust herself into the spotlight. Aside from being a former cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills for three seasons from 2018 to 2020, Teddi is a also certified Nutrition/Wellness Coach and Trainer. She even owns her own business, All in By Teddi.

As for her personal life, the TV personality has been married to husband Edwin Arroyave since 2011. The longtime lovebirds also share their three kids, Cruz, Slate and Dove. She’s also the loving stepmom of her husband’s eldest child, Isabella, from a previous relationship.

Justice Mellencamp

John and his second wife welcomed daughter Justice in 1985. Although the blonde beauty didn’t pursue a Hollywood career, she’s become successful in her own right as she’s one of Hilton Head Island’s top stylists. Justice is also married to a Michael Moore (not the famed director) and has two children, according to her Instagram page.

Hud Mellencamp

John became the dad of his first son when he welcomed Hud in April 1994 with his third wife, Elaine. Although not much is known about the singer’s oldest son, we know he attended Duke University and played football. He also looks a lot like his dad!

Speck Mellencamp

The “Hurts So Good” singer’s youngest son came along in 1995. Unfortunately, there isn’t a ton of information on John’s youngest son — or many pictures of him at all.

However, it seems the singer’s kiddo is quite the artist as one of his exhibits titled “Mellencamp: Three Generations of Art” was on display at the Southern Indiana Center for the Arts’ in October 2019, the Tribune reported.

Jack Quaid

The actress welcomed her eldest son, Jack, with ex Dennis in 1992. Like his famous mother and father, Jack has done quite well for himself.

Since he pursued an acting career, he’s appeared in The Hunger Games movies, The Boys on Amazon Prime and he’s also a playwright.

Daisy True Ryan

Back in 2006, Meg decided to add another kid to her family. But this time around, she chose to adopt a little girl from China.

Meg once opened up about adopting her beloved daughter through a process that included a lottery system. “I am convinced, completely convinced that there was nothing random about it,” the You’ve Got Mail actress told People. “She is the daughter I should have.”

In November 2023, Meg dished on her youngest child’s experiences during her first year of college, as well as whether or not Daisy has seen any of her movies.

“I think she’s seen one. She’s blissfully unaware of all of it,” Meg told Glamour. “I’m just so happy to know them, to be their mom.”

She could not be prouder of everything her kids have accomplished.

“My kids have always been a blast. They’re the best hang,” Meg added. “They’re so alive in their curiosity and interest in the world.”