Brooke Hogan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Brooke Hogan
Hogan in 2016
Born	Brooke Ellen Bollea (1988-05-05) May 5, 1988 (age 37) Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Occupation	Television personality singer
Years active	2002–present
Spouse(s)	Steven Oleksy ​ (m. 2022)​
Children	2
Parents	Hulk Hogan (father) Linda Hogan (mother)
Relatives	Nick Hogan (brother)
Musical career
Genres	Pop dance-pop R&B
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Fontana Storch SoBe

Brooke Ellen Oleksy (born May 5, 1988), known as Brooke Hogan, is an American television star and singer. She is the daughter of famous professional wrestler Hulk Hogan. Brooke starred in the reality TV show Hogan Knows Best from 2005 to 2007. This show followed her as a teenager trying to start her music career. Her father was very protective during this time.

Brooke used her TV shows to help promote her music. She signed with SoBe Entertainment and producer Scott Storch. Her first album, Undiscovered (2006), did well on the music charts. The song "About Us" (with Paul Wall) was a top 40 hit.

From 2008 to 2009, Brooke had her own show, Brooke Knows Best. This show focused on her life and music. Her second album, The Redemption (2009), was released on its own. After her show ended, Brooke appeared in many other projects. In 2012, she joined Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). She worked as a manager for the female wrestlers, called The Knockouts.

Early Life and Education

Brooke Ellen Bollea was born on May 5, 1988. Her birthplace was Tampa, Florida. She is the older child of Hulk Hogan (Terry Gene Bollea) and Linda Claridge. Brooke has one younger brother named Nick Hogan.

In high school, Brooke took many classes. She learned dance, singing, and piano. She also took gymnastics. Brooke joined the cheerleading team at her school in Clearwater, Florida. This was Clearwater Central Catholic High School. She also sang in the school chorus. Brooke finished high school when she was sixteen years old.

Music and TV Career

Early Music and Reality TV

Hogan being interviewed at the MTV Movie Awards 2012

Brooke signed with Trans Continental Records in 2002. She made some music with help from LFO member Rich Cronin. Her first song, "Everything to Me", came out in July 2004. This song reached number one on a US sales chart. It also reached number 97 on the Billboard Hot 100.

To promote her music, Brooke toured with Hilary Duff. She also toured with the Backstreet Boys. Her first album was planned for September 2004. However, it was not released. This was because TransContinental Records went out of business.

Brooke and her father appeared on a VH1 special. It was called (Inside) Out: Hulk Hogan, Stage Dad. The show followed Brooke as she worked on her music. Her father helped her with the album. This special was very popular. Because of its success, VH1 created a TV series. It was called Hogan Knows Best. The show started in July 2005. It became the most popular show on the network. The series showed the Hogan family's life. It focused a lot on Brooke and her protective father.

Undiscovered Album and New Show

In 2006, Brooke was the first artist to sign with Scott Storch's new music label. She also signed with SoBe Entertainment. Scott Storch became the main producer for her album. Brooke recorded her album in Miami, Florida. Rapper Paul Wall heard her song "About Us" and wanted to be on it.

"About Us" was the first song from her album. It was first shown on Hogan Knows Best. The song became very popular on the radio. It reached number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100. Her album, Undiscovered, came out on October 24, 2006. It reached number 28 on the Billboard 200 chart. It sold about 30,000 copies in its first week.

Brooke announced her second song from the album would be "Heaven Baby". It featured Beenie Man. This song was released to radio in January 2007. Another song, "For A Moment", was released as a promotion. Its music video showed clips from Hogan Knows Best.

While Brooke worked on her second album, Hogan Knows Best ended. This was due to family issues. VH1 then offered Brooke her own show. It was called Brooke Knows Best. The show started on July 13, 2008. It showed Brooke dealing with her family's problems. It also showed her music career and living on her own. Brooke lived in a penthouse with her friends, Glenn and Ashley. The show ended in 2009 after two seasons.

Later Music and Acting

Hogan with Brad Neely, creator of the animated TV series China, IL, on which she has done voice work

In early 2009, Brooke announced her second album's title: The Redemption. The first song, "Falling", featured rapper Stacks. It was released on March 31, 2009. On June 30, she released "Hey Yo!", with Colby O'Donis. On July 4, Brooke released a mixtape called "Judgement Day". This helped promote her album.

The Redemption was released on July 21, 2009. It reached number 144 on the Billboard 200. After promoting the album, Brooke left SoBe Entertainment.

In November 2009, Brooke was in Toni Braxton's music video for "Yesterday". In late 2009, Brooke appeared in her first movie. It was a live-action film called Little Hercules in 3D. This movie was released in some countries outside the US.

Brooke appeared in the science fiction movie 2 Headed Shark Attack. It was released on January 17, 2012. She also played Sandy Powers in the film "Sand Sharks". This movie came out on January 9 in the UK. Brooke also did voice acting for characters on the Adult Swim show, China, IL.

On July 13, 2015, Brooke released her first country song. It was called "Girlfriend" on iTunes. In September 2015, she released her first extended play (EP). It was titled I Wanna Be Your Girlfriend. In 2018, she released another EP called So Many Summers. On November 1, 2019, Brooke released a new pop song, "Touch My Body." Its music video came out a week later.

Brooke started her own design company in 2018. It is called BB Designs by Brooke. This company helps stage residential homes.

Professional Wrestling Career

World Wrestling Entertainment (2006)

Brooke first appeared in WWE on July 15, 2006. She was with her father on Saturday Night's Main Event XXXIII. Randy Orton challenged Hulk Hogan to a match. Later, Orton attacked Hulk Hogan.

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2012–2013)

On May 17, 2012, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) announced Brooke had joined them. Her father also worked there. Brooke was an on-screen manager and a backstage helper for the female wrestlers. They were called the TNA Knockouts.

Brooke continued to write music in mid-2012. She appeared weekly on Impact Wrestling. She helped promote the female wrestling division. In June 2012, Brooke helped Velvet Sky get a part in a music video. It was for Montgomery Gentry's song "So Called Life".

In July, Hulk Hogan and Sting had a rivalry. It was with a group called the Aces & Eights. This group attacked Hulk Hogan. This was used to explain why Hulk Hogan left the show for surgery. On August 16, 2012, Brooke hired Taryn Terrell. Taryn was a referee for a wrestling match.

In November, Brooke had a storyline with her father and Bully Ray. Austin Aries revealed Brooke and Ray were secretly dating. After seeing them kiss, Hulk Hogan suspended Ray. The next week, Ray saved Brooke from the Aces & Eights. Brooke then accepted his marriage proposal. The wedding happened the next week on Impact Wrestling. Ray's friend Tazz interrupted the wedding. Tazz revealed he was part of Aces & Eights. The group then attacked Ray, Hulk Hogan, and others.

On February 21, Bully Ray became the top challenger for the World Heavyweight Championship. This was at Lockdown. At this event, Bully Ray turned against Brooke and TNA. He revealed he was the President of the Aces & Eights. Bully Ray said he tricked everyone to win the title. Brooke then sought a divorce from him. She got it, ending the storyline. On August 16, 2013, Brooke left TNA.

Personal Life

Brooke was engaged to former football player Phil Costa. She ended their engagement in November 2013.

Brooke married professional ice hockey player Steven Oleksy. They got married on June 8, 2022. It was a private ceremony in Orlando, Florida. Brooke and Steven Oleksy welcomed twins, Oliver and Molly. They were born on January 15, 2025.

Film and Television Appearances

Music Releases

Studio Albums

Mixtapes

Extended Plays

Singles

See also

In Spanish: Brooke Hogan para niños