The Alluring Partners of NFL Stars - Kerry Washington, Gisele Bundchen, and More!

A-list NFL athletes have wooed Kerry Washington, Gisele Bündchen, Ciara, and many other women throughout the years. Although Bündchen is known for her supermodel status, her affection for her now ex-husband Tom Brady was apparent right from the beginning of their romance in the early 2000s.

She stood by the side of the Buccaneers quarterback during his temporary retirement from the NFL in February 2022. However, when Brady decided to return the following month, their relationship encountered difficulties. An exclusive source informed us in September that they disagreed on the topic of his retirement. Their divorce was announced and finalized in October 2022. Ciara, on the other hand, has also become a well-known figure in the NFL since marrying Russell Wilson in 2016, only a year after they began dating.

Scroll down to see some of the most recognizable women who have dated or are married to some of the biggest names in the National Football League:

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Kerry Washington! Gisele Bundchen! Celebrity Wives and Girlfriends of NFL Players Past and Present

Kerry Washington, Gisele Bündchen, and Ciara are among the notable women who have been in relationships with top-tier NFL athletes.

While Bündchen is renowned as a supermodel, her affection for her now former spouse Tom Brady was apparent from the beginning of their partnership in the early 2000s.

Despite standing by the side of the Buccaneers quarterback during his temporary retirement from the NFL in February 2022, their relationship hit a snag when Brady decided to come out of retirement the following month. Sources revealed in September that the couple was having disagreements about Brady's retirement plans. Ultimately, they announced and completed their divorce in October 2022. On the other hand, Ciara has also integrated herself into the NFL world after marrying Russell Wilson in 2016, only a year after they began dating.

Scroll down to see some of the most recognizable women who have dated or are married to some of the biggest names in the National Football League:

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Simone Biles

The Olympic gymnast originally met Jonathan Owens of the Green Bay Packers on the dating app Raya in March 2020. They recently celebrated their three-year anniversary and decided to enter marital bliss in April 2023.

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Sydney Hightower

The Bachelor alum tied the knot with San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner in June 2022. Reflecting on their initial connection, she shared with We in January 2022 that he had sent her an unexpected emoji, causing him to adopt a casual demeanor, which she found endearing.

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Hannah Ann Sluss

A former contestant from The Bachelor, she made her relationship with Jake Funk public in February 2022 while she showed her support for his team, the Los Angeles Rams, at Super Bowl LVI. Funk, who had previously been released from the Rams' lineup and then signed with the Indianapolis Colts, popped the question in January 2023.

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Shailene Woodley

The Big Little Lies alum confirmed her engagement to Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in February 2021. One year later, Us confirmed their split.

Ahead of their romance, Rodgers dated Olivia Munn from 2014 to 2017 and Danica Patrick from 2017 to 2020.

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Olivia Culpo

Before they ended their relationship in 2018, the model was in a two-year romance with NFL player Danny Amendola. Culpo has since been involved with San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, starting from the summer of 2019. Prior to joining the 49ers, McCaffrey played for the Carolina Panthers.

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Abby Mcgrew

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The designer tied the knot with former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning in 2008, having initially crossed paths while attending the University of Mississippi. They are blessed with a family of four, including their lovely daughters Ava, Lucy, and Caroline, as well as their son Charlie.

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Ashley Thompson

The real estate developer has been married to retired quarterback Peyton Manning since 2001. She shares twins Marshall and Mosley with the former Indianapolis Colts player.

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Brittany Matthews

The Texas native was smitten by Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during their time in high school. They exchanged vows in September 2020 and joyfully embraced parenthood with the arrival of their beautiful daughter, Sterling, just five months later. Following their blissful wedding ceremony in March 2022, their hearts swelled with love once more as they welcomed their precious son, Bronze, eight months later in November.

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Olivia Holzmacher

The Ohio State University alum began her relationship with quarterback Joe Burrow in 2017 when he was a student athlete at the college. Despite his transfer to Louisiana State University, Holzmacher and the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback have remained together and their bond is still going strong.

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Kelly Stafford

The University of Georgia cheerleader, who is now married to her college sweetheart, Matthew Stafford, tied the knot in April 2015. Her husband, the former Detroit Lions quarterback, and she have welcomed four daughters into their family. They became parents to twins, Chandler and Sawyer, in 2017, followed by Hunter in 2018 and Tyler in 2020. However, in 2021, he was traded to the Los Angeles Rams.

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Kerry Washington

The Scandal actress tied the knot with San Francisco 49ers cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha in an unexpected wedding ceremony in June 2013. Since then, they have been blessed with two adorable little ones: a daughter named Isabelle, born in 2014, and a son named Caleb, born in 2016.

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Gisele Bundchen

The Brazilian supermodel and former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady tied the knot in February 2009, but unfortunately, their marriage came to an end in October 2022. Throughout their relationship, they were blessed with two children, Benjamin and Vivian. Tom, who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2020 to 2022 before retiring in 2023, also has a son named Jack with his ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan.

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Kristin Cavallari

The ex-Hills star, Jay Cutler, and former Chicago Bears quarterback exchanged vows in June 2013. Their family expanded with the arrival of three children – son Camden, son Jaxon, and daughter Saylor – before their separation in April 2020.

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Jessica Simpson

The singer has been happily married to Eric Johnson since 2014, who previously played as a tight end for both the San Francisco 49ers and the New Orleans Saints. Together, they are proud parents to three children: daughters Maxwell and Birdie, as well as son Ace. Prior to her relationship with Johnson, Simpson dated former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo from 2007 to 2009.

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Candice Crawford

The spouse of Tony Romo, a former Cowboys quarterback, is the sister of Chace Crawford from Gossip Girl and a former Miss Missouri titleholder. In 2011, they tied the knot and now they have three sons named Hawkins, Rivers, and Jones.

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Ciara

The singer strolled down the aisle alongside Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson in 2016. Soon after, they joyously welcomed daughter Sienna into their lives. In July 2020, the "1, 2 Step" singer gave birth to their second child, a son named Win. Fast forward two years, and Wilson made the decision to leave the Seahawks for the Denver Broncos. However, the couple had delightful news to share in August 2023 – they are expecting their third baby together. (Ciara also shares a son named Future with her rapper ex, who goes by the same name.)

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Jesse James Decker

The "Flip My Hair" singer has been calling retired football wide receiver Eric Decker her husband since 2013. The couple share daughter Vivianne and sons Eric Jr. and Forrest.

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Jana Kramer

The One Tree Hill alum tied the knot with former Washington Redskins tight end Mike Caussin in 2015. However, after facing a cheating scandal, the couple briefly separated in 2017 before ultimately calling it quits in April 2021. Together, they have a daughter named Jolie and a son named Jace.

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Kendra Wilkinson

Hank Baskett, a former NFL wide receiver who played for the Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, and Indianapolis Colts, tied the knot in June 2009. However, after nearly nine years of marriage, his partner, the Girls Next Door alum Kendra Wilkinson, filed for divorce from him in April 2018. The couple has two children together, a son named Hank IV and a daughter named Alijah.

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Angie Harmon

Former New York Giants player, Jason Sehorn, and his wife, who is known for her role on Rizzoli and Isles, tied the knot in June 2001. They have three daughters named Finley, Avery, and Emery. In November 2014, after being married for 13 years, the couple announced their separation, and their divorce was finalized in December 2015.

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Kim Zolciak

The former Atlanta Falcons linebacker, Kroy Biermann, and The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum tied the knot in 2011. They share four children together: Kash, Kroy Jr., Kaia, and Kane. In addition to their brood, Biermann also adopted Zolciak's two girls, Brielle and Ariana, from a previous relationship. Zolciak filed for divorce in April 2023, triggering a tumultuous custody battle. However, the couple decided to call off the legal proceedings in July 2023 and opted to work towards reconciling their relationship.

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Kathie Lee Gifford

The morning talk show host was married to former New York Giants legend Frank Gifford from 1986 until his death in 2015. The couple shared two children: Cody and Cassidy.

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Elisabeth Hasselbeck

The former co-host of The View and former NFL quarterback Tim Hasselbeck met in college and married in 2002. They now have three kids together: Grace, Taylor and Isaiah.

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Holly Robinson Peete

The actress and former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete, who wed in 1995, renewed their vows in 2012. They have four children together: Ryan, Rodney Jr., Robinson and Roman.

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Hope Solo

The renowned Olympic soccer star and ex-NFL tight end Jerramy Stevens, who showcased his skills with the Seattle Seahawks and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, tied the knot in November 2012. An exciting addition to their family arrived in 2020 with the birth of twins Vittorio and Lozen.

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Carrie Prejean

The former Miss California and former Oakland Raiders quarterback Kyle Boller were married in 2010. They welcomed two children together: daughter Grace and son Brody.

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Sanya Richards-Ross

The Olympic gold medalist and has been married to former NFL cornerback Aaron Ross since 2010. The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Aaron Jermaine Ross II, in 2017.