While The Great One had an exemplary ice hockey career, he is now back to polishing his dating skills with his wife and Hollywood actress, Janet Jones. The couple has been married for years and wouldn’t mind setting their dating priorities straight. They are surely giving us goals. Guess why? 

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A Twitter video once displayed Wayne Gretzky and his wife grooving to fun tunes and living their best life. The multi-millionaire couple gave off absolute holiday vibes and left many others pretty envious about it. Let’s find out more about the duo’s holiday extravaganza. 

Wayne Gretzky and Jane Jones date night

According to an article by Outkick, in a Twitter video that previously surfaced the internet, the Canadian athlete was seen dancing and grooving with his beloved wife, Janet Jones. As the iconic celebrity couple joyfully swayed, a romantic Gretzky was seen unleashing some great moves. 

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As per sources, the glamorous duo were all alone holidaying since while their children were busy making their own ways of life. Additionally, the couple’s youngest daughter, Emma Gretzky was reportedly occupied playing tennis at SMU. 

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“It feels so good to date my husband again”, was probably how Jones must’ve been feeling after Gretzky’s big retirement from the NHL. The 61-year-old parents who once nested five young ones were back on their track to dating and nurturing their beautiful relationship. 

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How did the star-studded duo meet each other?

In a typical sports-meets-Hollywood scenario, Gretzky and Jones primarily met at a LA Lakers game in 1987. Post the event, the duo enjoyed a special dinner which officially embarked the both on their journey of love. Jones disclosed, “We’ve never been apart since.”

Subsequently, Gretzky proposed to the actress the next year, over the phone. Fast forward to 2022, the couple now have five kids with Paulina Gretzky being the eldest. They’ve been going strong for 34 years and now that they are relieved of major responsibilities, they are now looking for ways to relish all their time together.

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It takes more than just skills and promise to make for a successful athlete. With a close-knit family like the Gretzky’s, the power couple continues to inspire many.  It is certainly no wonder why fans call him The Great One. Let us know what you think of the superstar couple. 

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Tiyasa is a sports writer at EssentiallySports, with a keen focus on ice hockey. She is as fascinated by the speed of the ice hockey players as she is by the surges of the surfers in the high seas. Drawing inspiration from legendary figures like Wayne Gretzky, the iconic GOAT of the Edmonton Oilers, Tiyasa's writing reflects her admiration for the tenacity and grit displayed by athletes in the face of challenges. With a background as a competitive basketball player during her school days, and a deep admiration for Michael Jordan, Tiyasa brings a unique perspective to her sports writing, combining her love for various sports and their icons. For Tiyasa, learning is a constant pursuit, much like the ever-evolving nature of ice hockey. She believes that knowledge is like ice, never melting, and she constantly strives to expand her understanding of the sports world through meticulous research and analysis. She continues to pursue her goal of carving a niche for herself in the American sports arena. Beyond her passion for sports, Tiyasa finds solace in art, and often spends her quiet evenings indulging in artistic pursuits.

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