The Wives and Girlfriends of the Biggest Basketball and Football Stars

By: Mia Williams | Published: Sep 21, 2023

Just like their husbands and boyfriends, the wives and girlfriends of basketball and football stars are often in the spotlight. Whether they’re cheering on their loved ones from the sidelines or attending high-profile events, these ladies are always stylish and polished.

Many of these WAGs (Wives and Girlfriends) are models or celebrities in their own right, and they often use their platforms to support charitable causes. From philanthropy to fashion, these women are the total package. Not all the couples have gone the distance and some have been together forever.

Read on for your favorite WAGS…

Jonathan Owens and Simone Biles

Jonathan Owens is an American football safety for the Houston Texans. He was drafted by the Texans in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Simone Biles is an American artistic gymnast. She’s a four-time Olympic gold medalist, and she’s considered to be one of the greatest gymnasts of all time.

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Jonathan Owens and Simone Biles are one of the hottest couples in the world. The two met in 2020 and started dating soon after. The beautiful couple got engaged on Valentine’s Day in 2022 and has plans to marry in the near future. Owens is one of the best linebackers in the NFL, and Biles is one of the best gymnasts in the world. Two such incredible talents deserve to be together!

Steph Curry and Ayesha Curry

Steph Curry is an American basketball player who currently plays for the Golden State Warriors. He’s married to Ayesha Curry, a chef, and TV personality. The couple has been together since college, and they have three children.

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Ayesha Curry is a successful chef and TV personality. She’s the host of the Cooking Channel show Ayesha’s Homemade, and she’s also a best-selling author. In addition to her work in the kitchen, Ayesha is also an advocate for working moms.

Russell Wilson and Ciara

Russell Wilson is an American football quarterback who played a decade with the Seattle Seahawks and now currently plays for the Denver Broncos. He was drafted by the Seahawks in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He’s a five-time Pro Bowl champion, and he was named the Super Bowl MVP in 2014.

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Russell Wilson and Ciara are one of the hottest couples in the NFL.

Ciara is a singer and model. She has done several Sports Illustrated Spreads. The two met in 2012 and started dating soon after. They got married in 2016 and have two children together and Ciara also shares seven-year-old Future Zahir Wilburn with her ex, rapper Future. They are both incredibly talented and beautiful, and they make a stunning couple. Wilson is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, and Ciara is one of the hottest singers and models.

LeBron James and Savannah James

LeBron James is one of the most well-known basketball players in the across the globe, and his wife Savannah is just as amazing. The couple has been together since high school and married for nearly a decade. They have three beautiful children together.

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There are many stories of boy-meets-girl love in the entertainment industry, and this story is no different. The power couple of LeBron James and his wife, Savannah James, have found in each other the perfect match to fill their lives with joy and passion. Their love blossomed in high school, where James was dubbed as the ‘Pride of Akron’ and his beloved cheerleader would become a softball player soon after.

Patrick Mahomes II and Brittany Matthews

Patrick Mahomes is an American football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL. He was drafted by the Chiefs in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He’s appeared in two Super Bowls, won one of them, and he was named the Super Bowl MVP in 2020.

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Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews are one of the hottest couples in the NFL. The two met in 2012 in high school and started dating soon after. They are both incredibly talented and beautiful, and they make an amazing couple. These high school sweethearts tied the knot in 2022, and have one daughter together and another baby on the way.

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Odell Beckham Jr. and Lauren Wood

Odell Beckham Jr. was an American football wide receiver for the Giants, Browns, then Rams. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft, but is now a free agent. He’s a three-time Pro Bowl champion, and he was named the Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2014.

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Beckham Jr. has been with his current girlfriend, Lauren Wood for two years now. Wood is an influencer and a model from Texas. They announced in February of 2022 that they had their first child together, a son.

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Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union

Dwyane Wade is a retired NBA star who played for the Miami Heat for many years. He’s now married to actress Gabrielle Union. The couple has been together since 2008, and they have one child from their marriage. Wade has two from a previous relationship. He also adopted his nephew back in 2011.

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Gabrielle Union is a successful actress, director, and producer. She’s known for her work on the TV show America’s Got Talent and the movie Breaking In. She’s also an outspoken advocate for social justice and women’s rights.

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Joel Embiid and Anne de Paula

Joel Embiid is an NBA basketball player from Cameroon who currently plays for the Philadelphia 76ers. He was drafted by the Sixers with the third overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft. He’s a two-time All-Star, and he was named the Defensive Player of the Year in 2019.

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Embiid is dating Anne de Paula, a model from Brazil. The couple has been together since 2018, and they have one child together, a son. Anne de Paula is a successful model who has been featured in magazines such as Maxim and Sports Illustrated.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mariah Riddlesprigger

Giannis Antetokounmpo, also known as the “Greek Freak” is a Greek basketball player who currently plays for the Milwaukee Bucks. In the early 2010’s, Antetokounmpodating started dating Mariah Riddlesprigger. This power couple are both athletic titans in their own right.

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During her time at Florida State, Mariah played volleyball and studied sports management. The couple who is known to keep their relationship private is currently raising their two sons together.  Riddlesprigger and Antetokounmpo both work for the NBA, him on the court and her on the management side of things.

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Russell Westbrook and Nina Earl

Russell Westbrook is an American basketball player who right now plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, but spent the first 11 years of his career with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He’s married to Nina Earl, a former basketball player. The couple has been together since college.

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Nina Earl was a star basketball player at UCLA. She met Westbrook when she was a freshman, and he was a sophomore. The two started dating, and they were married in 2015. Now they have three children together, and they’re one of the cutest couples in the NBA.

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Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen

Tom Brady is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He’s a seven-time Super Bowl champion, and he was named the Super Bowl MVP five times.

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Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen are one of the most famous couples in the world. While Brady is famous on the football field, Bundchen is a well-known supermodel. The two met in 2006 and married in 2009. They have three children together. Brady is one of the most successful quarterbacks in NFL history, and Bundchen is one of the most successful models in the world.

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Jay Cutler and Kristin Cavallari

Jay Cutler is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League for 12 seasons, primarily with the Chicago Bears. Cutler dated and then married former Laguna Beach cast member Kristin Cavallari in 2013.

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The couple has three children together but decided to call it quits in 2021, however they became officially divorced in June 2022.

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Kyrie Irving and Marlene Wilkerson

Kyrie Irving is an American professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets. He was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the first overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft. He spent six seasons with the Cavaliers, winning an NBA championship in 2016.

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He was then traded to the Boston Celtics, where he spent two seasons before being traded to the Nets. Irving is engaged to Marlene Wilkerson, a popular influencer. The couple recently welcomed Irving’s second child, a son. Irving has a daughter from a previous relationship with Andrea Wilson.

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Aaron Rodgers and Ex Shailene Woodley

Aaron Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers. American professional gridiron football quarterback who is considered one of the greatest to ever play the position. He led the Green Bay Packers of  the NFL to a Super Bowl championship in 2011. In early 2021 Rodgers quietly began dating Shailene Woodley.

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Shailene Woodley is an American actress. Born in San Bernardino, California, Woodley was raised in Simi Valley, and started modeling at the age of four and began acting professionally. Rodgers revealed that they were engaged when he thanked his “fiancée” at the NFL Honors awards, but the couple quietly split in April of 2022.

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Chris Paul and Jada Crawley

Chris Paul is an American basketball player who currently plays for The Suns. He’s often recognized for being one of the best point guards in basketball history. Paul is married to Jada Crawley, who is known for her incredible fashion sense.

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Jada Crawley met Paul when they were both students at Wake Forest University. The couple married in 2011, and they have two children, a son and a daughter.

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Klay Thompson and Laura Harrier

Klay Thompson is an American basketball player for the Golden State Warriors. He was drafted by the Warriors in the first round of the 2011 NBA draft. He’s a three-time NBA champion, and he was named to the All-Star team in 2019.

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Thompson was dating Laura Harrier, an actress, and model from 2018 to 2020. Harrier is best known for her roles in the Marvel Universe movie Spider-Man: Homecoming.

In the thick of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, the stunning couple broke up. According to reports, however, the couple may have reconciled. They keep their relationship closed off to the public eye, though. Thompson strongly values his privacy, which in some previous relationships has been a deal breaker.

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Draymond Green and Hazel Renee

Draymond Green is an American basketball player who currently plays for the Golden State Warriors. He is a three-time NBaA champion and has been an NBA All-Star four times. He’s engaged to Hazel Renee, a model, and TV personality.

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Hazel Renee is an American model and TV personality. She’s best known for her appearance on the Real Housewives of Atlanta the reality TV show. The couple has two children together and Renee is fiercely protective of her family. in June of 2022 Renee blasted Celtics’ fans for hurling abuse at her husband in front of their kids who were attending the game.

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Gerard Piqué and Ex Partner Shakira

Although not your typical American football player, Gerard Piqué Bernabeu is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for La Liga club Barcelona. He is considered one of the best defenders of his generation. Piqué  had been in a 12 year, long term relationship with Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll a Colombian singer. Born and raised in Barranquilla, who has often been referred to as the “Queen of Latin Music.”

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The couple announced their split in a joint statement on June 4, 2022 stating “For the wellbeing of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect our privacy.” The couple made headlines earlier the previous month after reports Shakira caught Piqué having an affair. The couple has yet to address this.

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Travis Kelce and Kayla Nicole

The next item on our list is Chiefs player, Travis Kelce and his girlfriend Kayla Nicole. Travis is a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, who was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

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He has since gone on to have an impressive career, being selected for the Pro Bowl seven times. Kayla Nicole is a model and television personality. She was also a correspondent for the 50th Annual Grammy Awards.

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Damian Lillard and Kay'La Hanson

Damian Lillard is an American basketball player for the NBA Portland Trail Blazers. He was drafted by the Blazers in the first round of the 2012 NBA draft. He’s a two-time All-Star, and he was named the Rookie of the Year in 2013.

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Lillard is married to Kay’La Hanson, and the couple has three children together, including a set of twins. Kay’La Hanson is a model and TV personality. She met Lillard when she was working as a dancer for the Trail Blazers. The couple married in 2021.

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Josh Allen and Brittany Williams

Josh Allen is an American football quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. He was drafted by the Bills in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Brittany Williams is an American model. She’s best known for her work with Sports Illustrated and Victoria’s Secret.

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Brittany Williams and Josh Allen have been “officially” together since 2017, but they’ve actually known each other since they were kids. Brittany revealed this fact in a 2018 Instagram post where she says that she’d had a crush on him when she was 8-years-old. Talk about young love!

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Devin Books and Kendall Jenner

Devin Armani Booker is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association. He is the son of former basketball player Melvin Booker.

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On Valentine’s Day 2021, Kendall Jenner, went Instagram official with 25-year-old Phoenix Suns NBA player, sharing a photo of the two together on her Instagram Story. In early 2022 the couple was reported to have broken up, but recent outings have fans leaning toward this claim not being true.

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Kawhi Leonard and Kishele Shipley

Kawhi Leonard is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers. He was drafted by the Indiana Pacers with the 15th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft. He was then later traded to the San Antonio Spurs, where he spent his first seven seasons. In 2018, he was traded again, this time to the Raptors then to LA a year later.

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Leonard married to Kishele Shipley in 2014, and the couple has one daughter and one son together. Kishele Shipley is a native of Los Angeles, and she attended San Diego State University.

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Derrick Rose and Alaina Anderson

Derrick Rose is an American basketball player who currently plays for the New York Knicks. He was drafted by the Chicago Bulls with the first overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft. He’s a three-time All-Star, and he was named the league MVP in 2011.

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Rose got engaged to Alaina Anderson in 2021. The couple has two children together and have been an item since 2016. Alaina Anderson is best known for her work as a model.

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Iman Shumpert and Teyana Taylor

Iman Shumpert is an American basketball player who recently played for the Brooklyn Nets, but is currently a free agent. He’s married to Teyana Taylor, a singer, and actress. The couple has two daughters together.

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Teyana Taylor first stepped on the scene in MTV’s My Super Sweet 16, but is best known for her role in the movie Coming 2 America and her spot on Dancing With the Stars. She met Shumpert when he was playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The couple married in 2016.

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Rob Gronkowski and Camille Kostek

Up next is dancer, model, and former Patriots cheerleader Camille Kostek and her significant other, Rob Gronkowski. Her personality was captivating enough for her to catch the eye of one of the NFL’s biggest stars Rob Gronkowski! Rob is a former NFL tight end who played nine of his seasons with the New England Patriots. Then came back in 2020 to play one season with the Buccaneers.

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The couple met in 2015 and started dating in 2016. Camille spread her passion for dancing through social media under the hashtag #NeverNotDancing on Instagram. Together they own a French bulldog that they named Ralphie.

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Blake Griffin and Francesca Aiello

Devin Armani Booker is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association. He is the son of former basketball player Melvin Booker.

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On Valentine’s Day 2021, Kendall Jenner, went Instagram official with 25-year-old Phoenix Suns NBA player, sharing a photo of the two together on her Instagram Story. In early 2022 the couple was reported to have broken up, but recent outings have fans leaning toward this claim not being true.

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Zion Williamson and Tiana White

Zion Williamson is an American basketball player who currently plays for the New Orleans Pelicans. He was drafted by the Pelicans with the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft.

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Williamson is dating Tiana White, who went to his same high school and college. The couple has been dating since 2019. While at university, Tiana White was a member of the Duke Blue Devils women’s basketball team.

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Paul George and Daniela Rajic

Daniela Rajic is a model and former stripper who caught the eye of NBA star Paul George. The two met in 2013 and have been together since. They have one child together, Olivia, who was born in 2014. Now, Daniela is a business woman.

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Rajic has appeared in a few of George’s Instagram posts, but the two keep their relationship relatively private. George is currently a player for the Los Angeles Clippers and has been an All-Star seven times.

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Ben Simmons and Kendall Jenner

Stunning model Kendall Jenner and NBA player Ben Simmons just couldn’t get enough of each other. Jenner started casually dating Benjamin Simmons, an Australian professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets in May 2018. The two were spotted together multiple times until they split that September. Jenner and Simmons reconnected two months later but parted ways again in May 2019.

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The former flames were spotted hanging out in December 2019 once again and sparked reconciliation rumors after ringing in the New Year together and later spending time in New York City in January 2020. They split for good in February 2020.

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Kevin Love and Kate Bock

The next item on our list is Cavaliers player, Kevin Love and his girlfriend, Kate Bock. Love is a forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers who was drafted in the 1st round of the 2008 NBA Draft. He has since gone on to have a very successful career, being selected for the All-Star team five times.

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Love is dating Kate Bock, a model. The couple met in 2012, and they have been dating since. She’s appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, and she’s also worked with Victoria’s Secret. They got engaged in mid-2021.

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Marc Gasol and Cristina Blesa

Next on deck, we have Lakers’ center Marc Gasol and his wife, Cristina Blesa. Gasol was drafted in 2007 by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2nd round of the NBA Draft. He was later traded to be on the Memphis Grizzlies, where he spent the majority of his career. Gasol now plays for a Spanish club team that he founded.

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He was also selected for the All-Star team three times and was named the Defensive Player of the Year in 2013. Blesa is a businesswoman and the couple has been married since 2014. They have one daughter together.

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Travis Kelce and Kayla Nicole

The next item on our list is Chiefs player, Travis Kelce and his girlfriend Kayla Nicole. Travis is a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, who was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

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He has since gone on to have an impressive career, being selected for the Pro Bowl seven times. Kayla Nicole is a model and television personality. She was also a correspondent for the 50th Annual Grammy Awards.

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Tristian Thompson and Khloé Kardashian

Tristan Thompson is a Canadian-American professional basketball player who last played for the Chicago Bulls. He has also played in the NBA for the Boston Celtics, Sacramento Kings, and Indiana Pacers. Thompson began dating Khloé Kardashian an American media personality, socialite, and model in 2016.

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Right before Khloé gave birth to the couple’s first child in April 2018, it was revealed that he had cheated on her on numerous occasions, and things got incredibly complicated, but somehow they managed to stay together. In February of 2019 the couple split because he allegedly cheated with Kylie Jenner’s former best friend. In 2020, and the couple found their way back to each other, thanks to spending a lot of time social distancing together and recently announced they are expecting a second child together via surrogacy.

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Tony Romo and Ex Jessica Simpson

I bet you forgot about this couple! Tony Romo is an analyst and former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League for 14 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. Romo began dating Jessica Simpson an American singer, actress, and businesswoman in 2007 and broke up for good in 2009.

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It was rumored the couple broke up because Romo found an Email from Simpson’s Ex John Mayer. Everyone loves a good throwback!

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Joe Ingles and Renae Ingles

Joe Ingles is an Australian professional basketball player who played for a variety of teams, but was recently picked up by the Portland Trail Blazers in 2022. He was undrafted in the 2009 NBA draft, but he’s carved out a nice career for himself, and even won a bronze Olympic medal as part of the Australia team in 2020.

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Ingles is married to Renae Ingles, a former professional volleyball player. The couple has three children together, including a set of twins. Renae Ingles is best known for her work as a professional volleyball player. She played for the Australian national team, and she also played professionally in Italy.

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Carmelo Anthony and LaLa Vazquez

Carmelo Anthony is an American basketball player who currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. He was drafted by the Denver Nuggets with the third overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft. He’s a 10-time All-Star, and he was named the league’s scoring champion in 2013.

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Anthony married LaLa Vazquez, a television personality in 2010 and have one child together. They briefly separated in 2017, then reconciled by the end of 2018. LaLa Vazquez has appeared on reality shows such as Flavor of Love and LaLa’s Full Court Life. Unfortunately, La La filed for divorce in 2021.

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DeMarcus Cousins and Morgan Lang

The next item on our list is Denver Nuggets’ DeMarcus Cousins and Morgan Lang. Cousins was drafted by the Sacramento Kings in the first round of the 2010 NBA Draft. He has since gone on to have a very successful career, being selected for the All-Star team four times.

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Cousins is married to Morgan Lang, a television personality. The couple has one son together. Morgan Lang is best known for her work as a television personality. Now she works as the founder and CEO of Body Lang Boutique.

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Blake Griffin and Francesca Aiello

Blake Griffin is an American basketball player who plays for the Brooklyn Nets. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers as the first overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft. He’s a five-time All-Star, and he was named the Rookie of the Year in 2010.

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Griffin is dating Francesca Aiello, a model. The couple has been dating since 2019. She’s appeared in campaigns for brands such as Industry Titans Magazine.

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DeAndre Hopkins and BreAnna Young

Texans’ wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins used to date popstar, Iggy Azalea, but his current girlfriend is model, BreAnna Young. Hopkins was drafted by the Houston Texans in the 1st round of the 2013 NFL Draft, but he currently plays for the Arizona Cardinals.

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He has since gone on to have a very successful career, being selected for the Pro Bowl five times. Hopkins is fairly private about his personal life, but he is currently dating BreAnna Young who is a model and fitness enthusiast.

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David and Victoria Beckham

Again, Although not your typical American football player, David Beckham is an English former professional footballer, the current president and co-owner of Inter Miami CF and co-owner of Salford City. In 1997 Beckham began dating Victoria ams also known as Posh Spice from the 90’s group the Spice Girls.

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The couple got married in July of 1999, and has just recently celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary. The couple has four kids together and for the main part resides in Holland Park, West London.

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Al Horford and Amelia Vega

Al Horford is a Dominican NBA player who plays for the Boston Celtics. He was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks as the third overall pick in the 2007 NBA draft. He’s a five-time All-Star, and he was named to the All-NBA Second Team in 2016.

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Horford is married to Amelia Vega, a model, singer, and beauty queen. They got married in 2011. The couple has four children together. Amelia Vega was crowned Miss Universe in 2003.

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Bradley Beal and Kamiah Adams

The next item on our list is Wizards’ shooting guard Bradley Beal and his girlfriend, Kamiah Adams. Beal was drafted by the Washington Wizards in the 1st round of the 2012 NBA Draft. He has since gone on to have a good career, being selected for the All-Star team three times.

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Adams is a model and TV personality known for appearing in Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood. The couple met in 2016 and got married in 2020. They share two sons together. Adams has appeared in a few of Beal’s Instagram posts, but the two keep their relationship relatively private.

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JJ Barea and Viviana Ortiz

JJ Barea is a Puerto Rican basketball player who used to play for the Dallas Mavericks, then played for clubs in Spain. He was undrafted in the 2006 NBA draft, still managed to have a lengthy and impressive career. He’s a one-time NBA champion.

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Barea is married to Viviana Ortiz, a model, and actress. The couple got married in 2016. She won Miss Universe Puerto Rico in 2011. The couple has one child together.

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Timothy Tebow and Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

Tim Tebow is an American football player who previously played three seasons in the National Football League as a quarterback for the Denver Broncos and New York Jets moved into pro baseball in 2016.

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Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters is a South African model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 2017. She was crowned Miss South Africa 2017, and is the second Miss Universe winner from South Africa.  Nel-Peters and Tim Tebow started dating in July 2018, were engaged in January 2019, and the beautiful couple tired the knot in South Africa in January 2020.

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Christian McCaffery and Olivia Culpo

Olivia Culpo, the 2012 Miss USA winner has dated multiple men in the entertainment industry and sports world, from Nick Jonas to former NFL star Tim Tebow. Nowadays, she’s happily in love with the Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffery.

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McCaffrey has been with Carolina for his entire NFL career and signed a four-year, $64 million extension with the Panthers in April 2020. As of June 2022 the couple celebrated their 3 year anniversary.

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