Famous Celebrities Who Have Been in Relationships or Found Love with Professional Athletes

On the other hand, Lopez became engaged to former Yankees shortstop Alex Rodriguez in March 2019, after a two-year relationship. However, the couple called off their engagement in April 2021. (Lopez later married Ben Affleck in July 2022.) Culpo has not married an athlete, but she has had two prominent relationships with football players. After ending things with NFL player Danny Amendola in March 2018, Culpo began dating running back Christian McCaffrey in June 2019. The two became engaged in April 2023.

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Celebrities Who've Dated or Found Love With Athletes: Victoria Beckham, Olivia Culpo and More

Victoria Beckham, Jennifer Lopez, and Olivia Culpo are among the many who are attracted to athletes. For instance, the former Spice Girls singer married the former soccer star David Beckham in July 1999 after meeting at a soccer match two years prior. Together, the couple, also known as Posh and Becks, have four children: Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper.

Scroll down to see all of the stars who have dated — and in many cases, married — athletes:

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Hannah Ann Sluss and Jake Funk

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Sydney Hightower and Fred Warner

The former contestant of The Bachelor tied the knot with San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner in June 2022. In January 2023, following her husband's loss to the Eagles in the NFC Championship game, Hightower expressed her pride for #54, stating, "To say I’m proud of you #54 is the biggest understatement. You did your job, and you did it great. What a year, what a game. You’re a legend and you deserve every ring there ever was! I love you to the ends of the Earth."

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Haley Ferguson and Oula Palve

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Emily Ferguson and William Karlsson

The Bachelor alum, who appeared on season 20 of the ABC series alongside her twin sister, Haley Ferguson, accepted a proposal from the hockey player in December 2021. Emily tied the knot with the Las Vegas Golden Knights athlete in July 2022. In November 2022, the couple announced that they were anticipating their first child. Their son, Beckham, was born in May 2023.

After connecting through a "Zoom meditation group," the High School Musical star started a relationship with the shortstop in December 2020. "He’s just perfect for me. I am [happy]. I really am," Hudgens told Entertainment Tonight in April 2021. "I think it’s important to stay grateful for everything in life. I’ve been prioritizing that, and it feels like it’s creating even more magic." Us confirmed in February 2023 that the pair are engaged.

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Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey

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Ciara and Russell Wilson

The Seattle Seahawks quarterback, Russell Wilson, tied the knot with the "Goodies" singer in July 2016 and they welcomed their daughter Sienna in April 2017. Their second child, son Win, was born in July 2020. After two years, the family made the move to Colorado following Wilson's contract with the Denver Broncos. In August 2023, it was announced that Ciara was expecting their third child, and in December 2023, she gave birth to their daughter Amora. Ciara also has a son, Future Jr., with her ex, Future.

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Hannah Davis and Derek Jeter

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Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian

The tennis champion and technology innovator joyfully welcomed their daughter Alexis Olympia in September 2017, just two months prior to their wedding. Their second child, daughter Adira River, was born in August 2023.

The couple made their debut on season 25 of the popular ABC show in September 2017. In January 2019, Us revealed exclusively that the WWE star was in a relationship with her former Dancing With the Stars partner. The two announced their engagement in January 2020, sharing that Chigvintsev proposed while they were on vacation in France in November 2019. On January 29, they revealed that they are expecting their first child together. Their son Matteo was born in July 2020. Two years later, the couple confirmed that they had gotten married.

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Kendall Jenner and Devin Booker

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Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers

Following a period of low-key dating, it was officially announced in February 2021 that the NFL star and the Academy Award winner were in a relationship. Shortly after, Rodgers publicly disclosed their engagement during the NFL Honors awards, expressing gratitude to his "fiancée."

In February 2022, it was confirmed that the duo had called off their engagement. However, later that month and in March 2022, they were spotted at a wine tasting together in California, sparking speculation about a possible reconciliation. Multiple outlets reported in April 2022 that the actress and the athlete had ultimately called it quits for good.

The Fuller House star and her former hockey player husband have been married since 1996. They share three children, daughter Natasha, and sons Lev and Maksim. In 2019, the actress gushed to Us about her longtime love saying, “He makes me laugh a lot, which is a very good quality. He’s just such a bold person. We always have interesting conversations. I love his passion and his strength so very much. He’s so supportive of me and our children.”

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Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns

The former contestant of The Masked Singer went public with their relationship on Instagram in September 2020 and has been openly sharing affectionate photos with their followers. Towns even playfully hinted at the idea of proposing to Woods in March 2021, following refutations of infidelity rumors. "So I got the baddest girl in the game and you think I’m gonna waste my energy with anyone else gtfoh!" the NBA player tweeted at the time. "The same haters we have now are going to be the same ones we have when I put that ring on her finger."

Love is in the air for the singer and former New York Yankees baseball star. Lopez and Rodriguez began their relationship in March 2017 and two years later, they became engaged in March 2019 while on vacation. “We just support each other,” Lopez told Us in February 2019 of their relationship. “It’s just how we do it.” The couple ended their engagement in April 2021.

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Jana Kramer and Mike Caussin

The One Tree Hill star and former football tight end tied the knot in May 2015 and had their daughter, Jolie Rae, in January 2016. They went through a publicized separation in August when it was revealed that the athlete had been unfaithful and was receiving treatment for sex addiction. Ultimately, they reconciled and had a son, Jace, in November 2018. However, in April 2021, Kramer filed for divorce from Caussin after nearly six years of marriage.

Lindsey Vonn and P.K. Subban

In October 2018, the Olympic skier excitedly shared with Us about her romance with the hockey player, expressing their happiness and deep love for each other. "I’m going to support him in his hockey career as much as I can. He has a lot of games! It’s hard to keep track of them, but he’s an amazing guy and I’m very lucky to have him in my life," she said. Vonn and Subban began their relationship in April 2018 and became engaged in August 2019. In a sweet gesture, Vonn proposed to her fiancé on Christmas day later that year. Unfortunately, the couple announced their split in December 2020.

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In June 2021, it was exclusively confirmed that the couple had quietly split and were in the process of getting a divorce. Iman began a new relationship with New England Patriots player Davon Godchaux in spring 2022.

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Kendall Jenner and Ben Simmons

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Jordyn Woods and Devin Booker

Woods and Phoenix Suns player Booker frequently went on double dates with Jenner and Simmons in 2018. Although the couple never addressed their relationship publicly, multiple sources have confirmed that they were in an exclusive dating arrangement. They separated quietly before Woods' involvement with Tristan Thompson in February 2019.

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Olivia Culpo and Danny Amendola

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Karrueche Tran and Victor Cruz

This former NFL star is confident that he is destined to be with the Claws actress for the rest of his life. "She is truly the one for me. I adore her deeply," Cruz expressed to Us in October 2018. "We are continuously evolving and discovering new things about each other as we journey forward."

The key to a lasting relationship is teamwork. They tied the knot in secret in June 2014, having first met while she was performing in Race on Broadway. In 2018, they combined business with pleasure when he produced her Broadway show American Son. They are the proud parents of two children, Isabelle and Caleb.

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Danica Patrick and Aaron Rodgers

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Caroline Wozniacki and David Lee

What do tennis and basketball have in common? Wozniacki and Lee! Not long after confirming their relationship, the former NBA star and professional tennis player got engaged in November 2017. They tied the knot in Tuscany in June 2019, with fellow tennis star Serena Williams serving as one of Wozniacki’s bridesmaids.

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Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich

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Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert

In August 2016, this couple found themselves in the limelight after their appearance in Kanye West's "Fade" music video. The Hit the Floor star then confirmed their marriage on The Wendy Williams Show the following month. Interestingly, the Sacramento Kings shooting guard played a pivotal role in delivering their daughter, Iman Tayla, who was born at their home in December 2015 after the actress went into early labor.

DeWulf and hockey goaltender Miller tied the knot in September 2011 and revealed their pregnancy nearly three years later. Us exclusively reported the birth of their son, Bodhi Ryan, in March 2015. “[He’s] absolutely perfect,” the actress’ rep said at the time.

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Kelsey Merritt and Conor Dwyer

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Kate Bock and Kevin Love

“Happy Birthday @katebock!!! You are truly an incredible individual. You bring joy into so many people's lives and deserve all the blessings you receive as a result,” the Cleveland Cavaliers star wrote on Instagram for his model girlfriend's 25th birthday in January 2018. “Thank you for being so resilient, and thank you equally for being so incredibly funny!! Enjoy your special day. Sending so much love.”

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Lais Ribeiro and Joakim Noah

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Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson

The former Keeping Up With the Kardashians star started a relationship with the Cleveland Cavaliers player in September 2016. A year later, Us Weekly exclusively reported that they were expecting their first child. The NBA player was caught being unfaithful in NYC just days before their daughter, True, was born in April 2018.

After briefly reconciling, the couple split again in February 2019 when the basketball player was found cheating with Kardashian’s sister Kylie Jenner’s former best friend, Jordyn Woods. In August 2020, Us Weekly revealed that they had reunited and expressed a desire to have another child. However, their relationship ended in 2021, and news surfaced in December that Thompson had fathered a child with Marilee Nichols while he was dating Kardashian.

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Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson

Simpson joked about having two different wedding dates with the former NFL pro, whom she married in July 2014. The couple welcomed daughter Maxwell and son Ace before exchanging vows. They later welcomed a third child, daughter Birdie, in 2019.

The Newsroom actress found herself in the midst of football season earlier than expected! In an exclusive report in May 2014, Us revealed that Munn was dating the quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, after the two were seen acting very much like a couple during a group dinner. However, the couple eventually went their separate ways in April 2017 after three years together.

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Hayden Panettiere and Wladimir Klitschko

"I enjoy being with athletes," exclaimed Nashville's Panettiere during her engagement to the Ukrainian boxer. In December 2014, the actress gave birth to her and Klitschko’s daughter, Kaya. After nine years together, the couple decided to part ways in 2018.

Upton and Verlander, the baseball player and his blonde babe, reignited their love and were spotted "looking very cozy" together in the Bahamas in January 2014. An eyewitness told Us that the two were "sitting on the same side of the table" during a romantic meal while on vacation. Following their romantic rendezvous, the couple tied the knot in Italy in November 2017, just days after Verlander and the Houston Astros clinched the World Series. The lovebirds welcomed their first child, daughter Genevieve, in 2018.

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Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Irina Shayk

Soccer stud meets supermodel! Global football player Ronaldo and his stunning ex-girlfriend Shayk began their relationship in 2010. The beautiful couple shared insights about their love story as the cover stars of Vogue España's June 2014 issue. The cover image, captured by legendary fashion photographer Mario Testino, featured a nude Ronaldo and was celebrated as "Amore & Futbol," or "Love and Soccer" in English. They ultimately parted ways in January 2015 after almost five years together.

Cavallari expressed in an interview with Disfunkshion magazine that having Jay by her side was incredibly beneficial. She emphasized the importance of discussing parenting philosophies before having children, as it is crucial to be on the same page when it comes to raising them. The couple's priority is to be good parents to their three children - sons Camden and Jaxon, and daughter Saylor. After seven years of marriage, they announced their split in April 2020.

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Hilary Rhoda and Sean Avery

Score! The engagement of the former NHL player to the supermodel was confirmed in November 2014. "It was just really romantic and sweet," Rhoda told Us exclusively of the engagement. A source told Us that Avery "had enough with bachelor life and [was] ready to commit." They married in New York in October 2015.

The NBA player and actress got engaged in December 2013 after a short break-up. They tied the knot in Miami in August 2014, and Union became a stepmother to Wade's two older sons, Zaire and Zion, as well as to his son Xavier from a previous marriage. The couple's first child, daughter Kaavia, was born via surrogate in 2018.

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Eric Decker and Jessie James Decker

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Brooklyn Decker and Andy Roddick

After getting married in April 2009, Decker told Us that not much has changed in their relationship. "It's great, it's wonderful," the Grace and Frankie star said of being married to the tennis champ. "Nothing's changed … in a good way! So it's nice." Decker gave birth to the pair’s son Hank in 2015, and in 2017, they welcomed daughter Stevie.

Cuoco, known for her role in The Big Bang Theory, tied the knot with the professional tennis player just half a year after being introduced by a mutual friend. Their marriage took place in December 2013, but sadly ended in divorce by May 2016. Subsequently, the 8 Simple Rules star found love again with equestrian Karl Cook in 2018. However, their relationship also came to an end in September 2021.

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Victoria Beckham and David Beckham

British royalty! The former Spice Girls singer and soccer legend tied the knot in 1999. The lovebirds have four children, sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz and daughter Harper Seven. In 2017, the former athlete revealed to BBC Radio 2’s Desert Island Discs that he and the fashion designer had renewed their vows. “It was a lot more private with only six people there in our house,” he said. “We all know marriage is difficult at times. It's about working through it. We stay together because we love each other, because we have four amazing children."

The couple got married in February 2009 and Brady has described their wedding day as a great night with champagne, cake, and ice cream. He mentioned that they planned the wedding in just 10 days and it turned out to be perfect. However, in October 2022, the couple, who have two children together and Brady has another son from a previous relationship, confirmed that they had divorced due to disagreements over Brady's retirement earlier in the year.

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Dustin Johnson and Paulina Gretzky

Dynasty! Professional golfer Johnson and Gretzky, the daughter of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, announced their engagement in August 2013. The model wrote, "Never been happier," as she shared a photo of herself kissing her new fiancé. Although they have not yet tied the knot, the couple has welcomed two sons, Tatum Gretzky Johnson and River Jones Johnson, since becoming engaged.

Elisha Cuthbert and Dion Phaneuf

Oh, Canada! The actress from Happy Endings tied the knot with the NHL heartthrob in July 2013 in a classic ceremony in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Their first child, Zaphire, was born in December 2017.

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Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett

Following her wedding to the football player in June 2009, the reality star became a mother for the first time, welcoming her son Hank, Jr. just six months later. "It has truly been an incredible year for me," Wilkinson shared with Us during her newlywed period. "I am really looking forward to what the future has in store." In May 2014, she gave birth to a baby girl named Alijah Mary. The couple went their separate ways in 2018.

Erin Andrews and Jarret Stoll

Former NHL player Stoll and Andrews first crossed paths through mutual athlete friend and now TV host, Michael Strahan. They became engaged in December 2016 and tied the knot on June 24, 2017. Following a challenging journey with IVF, Andrews and Stoll joyfully welcomed their first child, son Jack, in July 2023 through a surrogate.

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La La Vazquez and Carmelo Anthony

In a lavish and star-studded event, Kim Kardashian's close friend, Anthony, tied the knot with his partner in 2012. However, their marriage came to an end in April 2017 when she filed for separation, and later revealed that she was going through the process of a divorce.

Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher

After tying the knot with hockey pro Fisher in July 2010, the country queen declared, "I'm turning into a sentimental softie!" Reflecting on her new role as Mrs. Fisher, Underwood shared, "It's been a great experience." Their first child, Isaiah, arrived in February 2015, followed by the birth of their second son, Jacob, in January 2019.

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Joanna Garcia and Nick Swisher

The actress and her baseball player partner have been married since 2010. They celebrated the arrival of their first child, Emerson Jay, in May 2013. Prior to the birth, the Cleveland Indians player shared his excitement, stating, "I've been cruising along. I've got a beautiful wife, she's my best friend, I've got a great job and a beautiful home, and now it's time to be a dad. . . I want her to be exactly like my wife," in an interview with Yahoo. Their family grew with the birth of their second daughter, Sailor Stevie, in June 2016.

Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie

The actress from Younger tied the knot with the NHL player in 2010, and in 2012, they celebrated the arrival of their son, Luca. Unfortunately, the couple went their separate ways in 2016, and Duff went on to marry musician Matthew Koma in December 2019. The star of How I Met Your Father now has two daughters, Banks and Mae, with Koma.

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Shakira and Gerard Pique

The ex-Voice judge and her professional soccer player began their relationship in 2011. They became parents to sons Milan and Sasha in 2013 and 2015, respectively. The singer announced in June 2022 that she and Pique had decided to go their separate ways after being together for 12 years. The news came out amid rumors that the athlete was involved in an extramarital relationship. Pique made his relationship with Clara Chia public in January 2023.

Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto

When NBA superstar Jordan tied the knot with Cuban-American model Prieto in Palm Beach, Fla. in April 2013, no expense was spared. The lavish nuptials, planned by star wedding planner Sharon Sacks, reportedly cost an estimated $10 million. According to a wedding guest, "They are so in love. The warmth and the love was just overflowing. It was a wonderful day and will be a wonderful marriage!" The couple welcomed identical twin daughters, Victoria and Ysabel, in February 2014.