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When it comes to love, the intersection of celebrity life and the NFL is full of interesting pairs that grab everyone’s attention. From famous actresses to popular musicians, many stars have found romance with football players. These high-profile couples not only make headlines but also give us a peek into their glamorous lives. While some relationships blossomed into lasting partnerships, others burned out under the spotlight.
Curious which stars dated (and even married) NFL players? Click through now to find out.
Tony Romo was the Dallas Cowboys quarterback in 2007 when he and country singer Carrie Underwood dated for about a year.
Olympic star Simone Biles and Packers safety Johnathan Owens first fell in love in 2020. In April of 2024, they tied the knot.
In 1986, former Giants halfback, Frank Gifford married TV host Kathie Lee Gifford. The couple had two children together. In 2015, Frank sadly passed away at age 84.
Ciara married Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson in 2016. The couple currently have three children together.
Tony Romo also dated Jessica Simpson for about one and a half years. Romo broke up with Jessica Simpson the day before her birthday in 2009.
NFL running back Reggie Bush and superstar Kim Kardashian dated from 2007 to 2009. In a 2018 Us Weekly article, Bush bragged about Kim and the great brand she's created.
Former football cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha and actress Kerry Washington are very private about their life together. They married in 2013 and have two children.
Race car driver Danica Patrick dated New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers for nearly two years. In July 2020, the pair split.
In 2005, former safety Roy Williams and Kelly Rowland ended their relationship. They were engaged but called things just a few months before the wedding.
Former wide receiver Miles Austin and Kim Kardashian dated in 2010 but they broke up due to the distance. Kim was filming and left for Europe, so the couple decided to call it quits.
Former NFL cornerback Kelvin Hayden dated actress Taraji P. Henson from 2018 to 2020. The couple was engaged and tried therapy to save their relationship, but unfortunately, they weren't on the same page.
Olivia Munn and Aaron Rodgers dated from 2014 to 2017 before they decided to end things. According to Aaron, being in the public eye had a major impact on their relationship.
Chris Howard is a former Jaguars' running back who was married to Gabrielle Union from 2001 to 2005. Apparently, there was a lot of infidelity between the two.
After ten years together, quarterback Jay Cutler and 'The Hills' star Kristin Cavallari got divorced in 2020. There were rumors of cheating on Cutler's part.
Bridget Moynahan and Tom Brady dated and had a very dramatic breakup. This was partly due to Moynahan finding out she was pregnant only two months into Tom's new relationship with Gisele Bündchen.
Quarterback Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bündchen went on a blind date and fell madly in love. In 2009, they got married and became one of the biggest power couples in the world. However, in October 2022, they announced their separation.
Culpo and former New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola first started dating in 2016. After some back and forth in their relationship, they ended things for good in 2019.
This celebrity couple had a very on-again-off-again marriage, which lasted from 2011 to 2023. Kim Zolciak appears on 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' and Kroy Biermann is an outside linebacker in the NFL.
The couple started dating in 2011. The former wide receiver and singer got married in 2013. They had their fourth child in early 2024.
In 2000, actress and model Angie Harmon got together with the New York Giants cornerback at the time, Jason Sehorn. In 2014, after having three daughters, the couple split.
'One Tree Hill' star Jana Kramer and NFL tight end Mike Caussin got married in 2015. The relationship ended in divorce in 2021 and was reportedly very toxic.
In 2010, Jessica Simpson met the former San Francisco 49ers tight end, Eric Johnson. Six months later, the pair got engaged and are now married with kids.
Travis Kelce is a professional tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs and Taylor Swift is, of course, a world-famous musician and singer. The couple started dating in 2023.
Former NFL quarterback Tim Hasselbeck and TV host Elisabeth Hasselbeck met at Boston College and have been together since. They have two kids and are happily married, according to Cosmopolitan.
The couple split in August of 2023 after they had been together for 13 years. Khadijah is known for being Khloé Kardashian's best friend and Bobby is an NFL defensive end.
In 2017, model Chanel Iman and New York wide receiver Sterling Shepard got engaged after dating for a year. They got married and went on to have two kids.
Hannah Ann Sluss and Jake Funk met through TikTok and got engaged in January 2023. Sluss appeared on 'The Bachelor' and Jake is a running back in the NFL.
Former Playboy Playmate Kendra Wilkinson married former NFL wide receiver Hank Baskett in 2009. There were many ups and downs in their relationship, according to Cosmopolitan, and they divorced in 2018. They had two children together.
TikTok star Alix Earle paired up with Dolphins wide receiver Braxton Berrios in 2023. There were rumors that Braxton had cheated on his ex with Alix. However, he denied the allegations.
Sources: (Cosmopolitan) (NFL.com)
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When it comes to love, the intersection of celebrity life and the NFL is full of interesting pairs that grab everyone’s attention. From famous actresses to popular musicians, many stars have found romance with football players. These high-profile couples not only make headlines but also give us a peek into their glamorous lives. While some relationships blossomed into lasting partnerships, others burned out under the spotlight.
Curious which stars dated (and even married) NFL players? Click through now to find out.