Andrea Francese | Showbiz Cheat Sheet Senior Writer

Shailene Woodley Says a ‘Really Awful, Traumatic Thing’ Happened Around the Time She and Aaron Rodgers Broke up

Andrea Francese — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 22:05:12 +0000

In 2021, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers shocked the world when he announced his engagement to Shailene Woodley. Woodley, an actor, and the NFL star kept their early romance quiet, so the engagement felt sudden. Still, they appeared very much in love. The duo never made it down the aisle. They ended the romance about a year later, but neither explained why. Woodley isn’t interested in giving fans a play-by-play of what ended the love affair, but she seems to consider the breakup an “awful, traumatic thing.”

Shailene Woodley opens up about her failed engagement to Aaron Rodgers

While Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers ended their romance more than two years ago, she’s just now talking about it. The actor sat down for a chat with Outside Magazine and addressed the romance and its sudden end. While Rodgers and Woodley had a bit of a whirlwind relationship, it ultimately did not work out. From the sounds of it, it didn’t end particularly well.

(L): Shailene Woodley at an awards ceremony in Beverly Hills | Kevin Winter/Getty Images, (R): Aaron Rodgers on the sidelines during a preseason game | Mitchell Leff/Getty Images

During the conversation, Woodley was careful not to attribute anything negative directly to her famous ex. Still, the timeline and what fans know of the romance make it easy to draw conclusions. Woodley admitted to “losing” herself in a toxic situation. She went on to insist that an “awful, traumatic thing” happened to her in early 2022. The couple ended their engagement in February 2022. She has not publicly announced a relationship since.

Who else has Aaron Rodgers dated, and is he seeing anyone now?

Aaron Rodgers has been in the spotlight for years. While his on-the-field actions tend to get the most press, his personal life has been of interest before. Rodgers has had several other high-profile relationships over the years.

Aaron Rodgers and Olivia Munn pose on the red carpet together at the 2016 ESPYS | Image Group LA/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

His most public was the romance he shared with Olivia Munn. Rodgers and Munn dated from 2014 until 2017. Rumors even swirled that the duo were briefly engaged. They announced their split in 2017, but Munn spent several years talking negatively about Rodgers and his family after the split. She has since moved on with John Mulaney.

Danica Patrick and Aaron Rodgers attend the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards together in 2018 | Steve Granitz/WireImage

Following his split from Munn, Rodgers dated Danica Patrick. The duo dated from 2018 until 2020, when they parted ways. Rodgers has spoken positively about the relationship despite the split. In September 2024, rumors swirled that Rodgers was officially dating Mallory Eden. Reportedly, the relationship is still casual.

North Carolina Judge Extends Jenelle Evans’ Order of Protection Against David Eason

Andrea Francese — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 19:53:19 +0000

Jenelle Evans might not be part of the upcoming Teen Mom: The Next Chapter season, but her legal drama is making headlines. While Evans and her estranged husband, David Eason, aren’t yet divorced, she is taking steps to ensure he can’t bother her or her children right now. A recent court ruling ensures that David Eason cannot contact Jenelle Evans or her children, Kaiser Griffith and Jace Evans, for a long time.

A North Carolina judge orders David Eason to steer clear of Jenelle Evans for two years

David Eason and Jenelle Evans can’t officially file for divorce yet, but Evans recently took steps to ensure her soon-to-be-ex can’t contact her. According to The Ashley Reality Roundup Group, Evans appeared in court on November 22 to request that a judge issue a new order of protection against David Eason.

David Eason and Jenelle Evans | Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic

A judge granted a temporary order of protection against the troubled North Carolina resident in May. Back in May, a judge told both Evans and Eason that they hoped the order would not need to be extended, hoping they would proceed with their divorce amicably. Apparently, that did not happen. The original order of protection expired in mid-November. Evans returned to court seeking further protection.

An overhead shot of Jenelle Evans’ house | MTV/YouTube

Evans argued in the latest court hearing that she was still fearful of David Eason. Her lawyer argued that Eason has continued to be menacing towards Evans and her children despite the order of protection. Her team pointed to Eason’s early November arrest for trespassing as proof that he has continued to target Evans despite police involvement. A judge agreed with Evans. Eason has been ordered to stay away from Evans for two years.

North Carolina judge makes minor changes to Jenelle Evans’ order of protection

While the initial protection order expired, not much about the new, extended order is different. According to The Ashley, Eason is still barred from contacting Evans or two of her three minor children. He is also banned from talking about Evans on social media. He is not allowed on or near her property.

Jenelle Evans and David Eason | MTV/YouTube

The original order included protection for Ensley Eason, the only child Evans and Eason shared. The newest order, however, does not include the 7-year-old. Eason’s ability to contact Ensley is being addressed in a separate court case. The youngster lives with her mother in Las Vegas. Eason has remained in North Carolina with his new girlfriend, Kenleigh Heatwole. It is unclear if Eason has spoken to or seen the child since his February 2024 split from Evans.

Eason currently has two criminal cases to contend with, and both of them involve the Evans family. Eason is awaiting trial for child abuse and a felony strangulation charge. Those charges are in connection to a 2023 incident involving Jace Evans, Jenelle Evans’ teen son. He is also expected back in court on trespassing charges. The trespassing charge stems from a November 2024 incident in which Eason broke into Evans’ North Carolina property.

Every Celebrity Scandal Ashton Kutcher Has Been Connected To

Andrea Francese — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:47:00 +0000

Ashton Kutcher has, once again, found himself on the outskirts of a celebrity scandal. While Kutcher hasn’t been the center of any scandals (at least not yet), he’s been astonishingly close to several. His connection to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has only reignited interest in his connection to some of Hollywood’s most shocking moments. We’ve collected all of Kutcher’s connections to scandals.

Ashton Kutcher was slammed for comments he made about Joe Paterno

Ashton Kutcher was at the center of several public relations missteps early in his career. Still, one of the worst came in 2011 when he took to social media to “protest” the firing of Joe Paterno, a college football coach. In the tweet, Kutcher called the firing in “poor taste.”

Ashton Kutcher | Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images

According to People, the tweet stayed live for several hours before someone informed the actor that Paterno had been fired because of a sexual abuse scandal at Penn State. Paterno was let go after he was accused of covering up crimes committed by Jerry Sandusky. Kutcher returned to the platform and insisted he was unaware of the sex abuse scandal at the time of his tweet.

Ashton Kutcher’s behavior while married to Demi Moore has been questioned

Kutcher apparently has a track record of taking action without thinking about consequences. His Paterno tweet is one example, but his behavior during his short-lived marriage to Demi Moore is another. Moore’s 2019 memoir, Inside Out, paints a scathing picture of a self-absorbed and often immature husband who brought a lot of trouble to his then-wife.

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore | Amanda Edwards/WireImage

In her book, Moore alleges Kutcher regularly cheated on her and pressured her into sex acts she wasn’t comfortable with, including threesomes. She also claims he was unsupportive of her sobriety and was unapologetic when it came to his bad behavior. According to an interview with Esquire, Kutcher was “pissed” when the memoir was released.

The ‘That 70s’ Show’ star and his wife came under fire for their take on Danny Masterson’s scandal

The Penn State sex scandal was the first sexual abuse scandal Kutcher was connected to, but it would not be the last. Kutcher and his wife, Mila Kunis, came under fire in 2023 after they penned character letters ahead of Danny Masterson’s rape conviction sentencing. Kutcher and Kunis suggested Masterson was a “role model” and “kind” in letters they sent to the judge sentencing the former star.

Danny Masterson is arraigned on three rape charges at Los Angeles Superior Court on Sept. 18, 2020 | Lucy Nicholson/pool/AFP via Getty Images

A jury convicted Masterson of raping two women. He is serving a lengthy sentence for those crimes. After receiving a lot of criticism for their character letters, Kunis and Kutcher addressed what they wrote. They claimed they understood the “hurt” they caused and insisted they did not intend to question the legitimacy of the jury’s findings.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has spent decades in the spotlight, but recent headlines about the music mogul are anything but good. Combs was arrested in September 2024 on a host of criminal charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering. He is awaiting trial.

Ashton Kutcher and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs hanging out in West Hollywood, California together | George Pimentel/WireImage

Combs has amassed plenty of famous friends during his years in the entertainment industry. Ashton Kutcher is reportedly one of them. Kutcher’s name became connected to the sex scandal thanks to something Diddy once said. Combs once revealed that he, Kutcher, and Jamie Foxx used to party together regularly. He referred to himself and his pals as the new “rat pack.” While Kutcher’s team has tried to downplay their relationship, his connection to Combs and his past connection to Masterson has many fans side-eying him.

Kristin Cavallari Is in Her ‘Villain Era’ as She Slams Scott Disick for Starting Rumors, Sliding Into Her DMs

Andrea Francese — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 20:47:18 +0000

Kristin Cavallari has never shied away from discussing her personal life. After all, she’s made an entire career out of discussing her romantic life on reality TV. While she’s no longer on TV, she’s still sharing details of her day-to-day life on her podcast and is not against calling out other celebrities. In a recent episode, Cavallari called out Scott Disick for sliding into her DMs. Cavallari claims she’s in her “villain era.”

Kristin Cavallari exposes Scott Disick for sliding into her DMs

Kristin Cavallari has been pretty raw and honest in her podcast, Let’s Be Honest, and it seems no one is safe from criticism. Cavallari recently ripped into Scott Disick after the reality TV personality slid into her DMs asking to hang out.

Kristin Cavallari | Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for Environmental Working Group

During her Nov. 26 episode, Cavallari read a DM she received from Disick on the air. In the message, Disick acknowledges that they hadn’t spoken in a long time and suggested they catch up now that he’s trying to make some time for himself. He insisted he had missed the Laguna Beach alum before suggesting she shoot him a text.

If Disick is waiting for Cavallari to text him to meet up, he will be waiting for a long time. After reading the DM to her fans, Cavallari blasted the Keeping Up with the Kardashians alum for being “manipulative.”

Why does she dislike the reality TV personality?

Kristin Cavallari found Scott Disick’s advances questionable and manipulative. She even mused that he only slid into her DMs because she’d been ripping on his famous ex and her family in recent months. Cavallari seemed so bothered by the situation that some fans questioned why she dislikes Disick. Cavallari may be in her “villain era,” as she claims, but she has a legitimate gripe with Disick. The bad blood goes back several years, even though Disick and Cavallari used to be friends.

at 1 OAK Nightclub at The Mirage Hotel & Casino on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Cavallari explained that she and Disick used to hang out. She said that she was even briefly friends with Kourtney Kardashian. That all changed in 2011 when headlines suggested Cavallari and Disick had hooked up during one of his breaks from Kardashian. While Disick never admitted to planting the headlines, Cavallari feels confident that Disick was behind the rumors. She delved into the situation during her podcast rant, insisting that the rumors were entirely untrue.

Scott Disick | Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic for ABA

Disick hasn’t returned requests for comment from several media outlets. Still, Page Six caught up with a source close to Disick. The unnamed insider said Disick found Cavallari’s response “disrespectful” and didn’t expect her to react to him reaching out so negatively.

Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple Take a Major Step: Is Another Golden Wedding in the Works?

Andrea Francese — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 03:10:00 +0000

Joan Vassos walked away from The Golden Bachelorette as an engaged woman. Fans of the series noted the chemistry between Vassos and her winner, Chock Chapple, early on. Now that the season has ended, that chemistry has carried over into their real life. It looks like Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple are very serious about making their relationship work; while they haven’t announced a wedding date, they are taking big steps in their fledgling romance.

Joan Vassos once insisted fans wouldn’t see a quick engagement

Long before The Golden Bachelorette premiered on ABC, Joan Vassos sat down for several interviews. During the lead-up to filming, Vassos opened up about her life. She also discussed what she was looking for in a relationship and what she wasn’t looking for from the show.

‘The Golden Bachelorette’ lead Joan Vassos | Disney/Gilles Mingasson

During a chat with CNN, Vassos insisted she would not rush down the aisle. She insisted she was happy to leave the series engaged but had no plans to get married just months after meeting her new partner. Those statements were made in May 2024, just weeks before she flew to California to film the series. Vassos seems more interested in linking herself to a new partner now that the season is over. Perhaps her feelings changed once she met Chock Chapple.

Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple are investing in their future together

Despite her early insistence that she wouldn’t marry quickly following the end of The Golden Bachelorette, she is happy to link herself, financially and legally, to Chock Chapple. While the duo haven’t set a wedding date, they are shopping for property together, which is a big commitment in its own respect.

Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple in ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ | Disney/Gilles Mingasson

Earlier this month, the couple took to Instagram to tell their followers they planned to make Chapple’s promise of a New York City pied-à-terre a reality. The duo has settled on a neighborhood (SoHo) but has yet to find the perfect property. Still, Vassos insisted they hope they’ll have a New York City address before the year is out.

Is a wedding next? It could be. While The Golden Bachelorette fans expressed significant concerns about Chapple when Vassos picked him, the couple appears better suited to each other than Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist, the first golden couple. We’ll have to wait and see, but a shared property is a significant milestone. It is a step that Nist and Turner never got to, despite marrying on national TV.

Kathy Griffin Offers to Lead X-Rated Version of ‘The Golden Bachelorette’

Andrea Francese — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 19:50:51 +0000

Just a few weeks ago, The Golden Bachelorette fans watched Joan Vassos pick Chock Chapple. Now, their focus is on the eventual second season of The Golden Bachelor. Famed comedian Kathy Griffin is looking even further into the future than that; the comedian is interested in leading The Golden Bachelorette season 2. Griffin has some X-rated suggestions for the series, though.

Kathy Griffin proposes a risque version of ‘The Golden Bachelorette’

Kathy Griffin is known for her outlandish jokes and often controversial actions. While Griffin has been through a lot, she’s just as spunky and wild as ever. The 64-year-old comedian recently appeared on Politickin‘ and expressed her interest in appearing on The Golden Bachelorette. Griffin wants to lead a much more X-rated version of the wildly successful dating competition, though.

‘The Golden Bachelor’ | Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty Images

Griffin joked that she had the perfect pitch for The Golden Bachelorette season 2 during her podcast appearance. She suggested she, as the lead, could sleep with each possible contestant before deciding who gets a rose and who gets sent home on the first night. She joked that it would be “ratings gold.”

Griffin is twice married. She married her first husband, Matt Moline, in 2001. She accused Moline of stealing money from her before their split. The couple called it quits in 2006. In 2020, she married Randy Bick. The couple, who were together since 2012, separated in December 2023. The divorce is not yet final.

ABC isn’t against the idea of casting a celebrity, claims an insider

While Griffin’s X-rated pitch won’t be making it to air, an insider claims ABC isn’t against casting a celebrity in the role. In fact, Griffin might have some actual pull with the network if it comes down to it. She has appeared in a reality TV competition on ABC before. Entertainment Weekly spoke to an insider who alleges the network is “open” to sitting down with Griffin to discuss the franchise.

The cast of ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ | Disney/Michael Kirchoff

Despite rumors that ABC is willing to entertain the idea, it seems unlikely that the network will actually opt to go in the direction of a celebrity looking for love on TV. While the premise seems interesting, viewers have criticized the idea on social media each time rumors of a celebrity lead have swirled. The sentiment alone should be enough to keep The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette stars ordinary people.

We’ll just have to wait and see. The Golden Bachelorette season 2 is likely more than a year and a half away if it ever happens. Season 2 of The Golden Bachelor appears to be still casting contestants for a summer filming schedule. Fans can likely expect the competition to premiere in September 2025.

‘Gilmore Girls’ Stars Are Posting About Stars Hollow, but a Second Revival Announcement Seems out of the Question

Andrea Francese — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 15:05:00 +0000

In 2016, Gilmore Girls fans rejoiced at a revival. For the first time in nearly a decade, they reconnected with the Gilmores and all of the residents of Stars Hollow. While the Netflix revival opened to mixed reviews, fans are still clamoring for another reunion eight years later. While there have been glimmers of hope, no announcement has been made. Fans are, once again, hopeful that a second reboot will be on the way after several of the show’s stars have posted about Gilmore Girls on social media. Still, a second revival announcement probably isn’t forthcoming. So, what are they all posting about? The Gilmore Girls cast members appear to be Walmart partners.

Lauren Graham, Scott Patterson, and Sean Gunn all recently posted about ‘Gilmore Girls’

Gilmore Girls fans flocked to social media to theorize about a potential second reunion after a flurry of Instagram activity. The renewed chatter came after Lauren Graham, Scott Patterson, and Sean Gunn each posted about the show on Instagram. Graham, who just recently joined the platform, took to her stories to share a snapshot of Stars Hollow’s iconic town square. In the story, she told her fans she had something brewing. That story has since expired.

Lauren Graham as Lorelai Gilmore and Scott Patterson as Luke Danes in ‘Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life’ | Saeed Adyani/Netflix

Patterson, who played Luke Danes, posted to the platform on November 25. He told his followers he was back at Luke’s Diner. Patterson’s Instagram post included a photo of a Luke’s Diner mug and an order sheet. Patterson has been the actor most connected to his past role. He hosts a podcast all about Gilmore Girls.

Sean Gunn as Kirk Gleason in ‘Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life’ | Netflix

Sean Gunn uploaded a Gilmore Girls-themed post to Instagram the same day. Gunn’s upload featured a picture of the town’s beloved gazebo. His caption questioned if Kirk Gleason had found his latest gig. Gunn played town eccentric Kirk for all seven seasons of the original series. He reprised his role in the 2016 revival.

Fans probably won’t get a revival announcement, though

While Gunn, Graham, and Patterson’s posts brought fans back to Stars Hollow, it doesn’t seem like they are brewing up another Netflix revival. All three Gilmore Girls stars have added the “Walmart Partner” hashtag to their posts, suggesting that whatever they are cooking up is directly linked to the retailer. Considering the upcoming holidays, a Gilmore Girls-themed ad campaign seems likely.

Last year’s famous partners also point to an upcoming ad campaign. Last year, another famous on-screen trio reconnected for a series of Walmart ads. Lindsay Lohan, Amanda Seyfried, and Lacey Chabert, who all starred together in Mean Girls, reprised their iconic roles for several Christmas ads. The ads were well-received. While Graham, Gunn, and Patterson’s shared launch date would be too late for Black Friday advertisements, it’s not too late for Christmas ads. We’ll have to wait and see.

Josh Allen Is Engaged: Who Did He Date Before Settling Down With Hailee Steinfeld?

Andrea Francese — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 01:23:04 +0000

Josh Allen signed a lengthy contract with the Buffalo Bills a few years ago. While he was ready to settle down professionally a few years back, he just decided it was the right time to lock things down in his personal life, too. Josh Allen is officially engaged to Hailee Steinfeld. The duo shared the news on social media on Nov. 29, although the proposal happened on Nov. 22. While the pair have been spotted together for the last year, Steinfeld isn’t his first steady girlfriend since joining the NFL. So, who did he date before proposing to Steinfeld? We have the details.

Who did Josh Allen date before Hailee Steinfeld?

Before popping the question to Steinfeld, Josh Allen was in a long-term relationship with a woman he met when he was just a kid. Allen dated Brittany Williams from 2017 until 2023 when they parted ways. They knew each other even longer, though.

Brittany Williams and Josh Allen | Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

During an appearance on The Morning After in 2022, Williams recalled how she met Allen as a kid at a party. While they first met as young children, they only reconnected once they were teens. Williams claims she and Allen flirted and shared a kiss before he ghosted her for a year. When he reached out to her again in 2017, they decided to make their relationship work. Williams moved across the country to be close to Allen when the Buffalo Bills drafted him in 2020. Just a few years later, the relationship ended abruptly.

Williams, who has built a following on social media, never spoke directly about what caused the end of their relationship. Still, rumors have swirled that Allen may have cheated on his college sweetheart. According to Nikki Swift, Williams might have even hinted at Allen cheating on her with Steinfeld by liking a comment that suggested Allen and Steinfeld had connected before the official breakup. She unliked the comment fairly quickly, though.

Where is Brittany Williams now?

While Williams and Allen’s relationship appears to have ended on a sour note, they have both moved on. While Allen is engaged to Hailee Steinfeld, Williams seems to be playing the field in New York City as she builds her business.

Brittany Williams and Josh Allen | Aaron Davidson/Getty Images for Cash App

Williams appeared on Martinis and Bikinis earlier this year and delved into her personal life a bit. She said she didn’t expect to be dating again but was enjoying the process. While Williams is pretty active on Instagram, she hasn’t posted anything since Allen announced his engagement.

January Jones Once Gave a Scathing Review of Her Ex, Ashton Kutcher

Andrea Francese — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 20:57:13 +0000

Ashton Kutcher has been heavily involved in celebrity scandals in recent years. The famed actor’s proximity to Danny Masterson and now Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has led to speculation about him and his own behavior. While Masterson and Diddy’s scandals certainly brought Kutcher into the negative spotlight, an ex-girlfriend offered up a scathing review of the That 70s Show actor and his character years earlier. Those statements, made by January Jones years after she ended her relationship with Ashton Kutcher, are reemerging now.

January Jones painted Ashton Kutcher in a negative light in 2009

January Jones and Ashton Kutcher dated for several years when she first emerged in Hollywood. The couple’s relationship ended in 2001, just as Jones’ career was really taking off. While neither spoke openly about the breakup, January Jones did make some statements that suggested her former beau was unsupportive of her career. ‘

Ashton Kutcher and January Jones | Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

During a 2009 interview with GQ, Jones stated that she dated someone unsupportive of her acting career. She said they insisted she couldn’t make it as an actor and should remain focused on her modeling career. Jones never mentioned who the infamous ex was. Still, for years, fans assumed she was talking about Kutcher based on the timeline provided. More recently, in 2016, Jones played it coy when Andy Cohen asked about those very remarks during her appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. According to the Daily Mail, Jones did not deny that she was talking about Kutcher.

Ashton Kutcher apparently had jealousy issues, too

Kutcher’s unsupportive nature regarding Jones’ career was not the only problem in the relationship. He also reportedly had a jealous streak. Demi Moore called out her famous ex for accusing January Jones of having an affair with Bruce Willis, whom Moore was married to from 1987 until 1998.

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore | Amanda Edwards/WireImage

According to Moore’s memoir, Inside Out, Kutcher accused Jones of having sex with her much older co-star when she acted alongside him in the 2001 flick Bandits. Kutcher and Jones’ relationship was winding down at that point. Moore said she later asked Jones about the situation. She said Jones scoffed at the idea, insisting she told Kutcher “100 times” that she didn’t want to “f–k that old man.” Jones is 23 years younger than Willis.

Moore and Kutcher didn’t hook up until years after he ended his romance with Jones. The timing suggests he was still discussing his suspicions years after the relationship ended.

Green Bay Packers Quarterback Jordan Love Is Engaged to the Daughter of an NFL Star

Andrea Francese — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:48:00 +0000

Jordan Love’s career is on the upswing. After Aaron Rodgers moved on to the New York Jets, Love took over as the team’s starting quarterback, finding plenty of success on the field. He is also finding success in love, too. Jordan Love proposed to his girlfriend, Ronika Stone, during a romantic trip over the summer. Now, they are planning to tie the knot. Jordan Love isn’t his fiancée’s only connection to the NFL, though.

Jordan Love’s fiancée is connected to the NFL outside of her famous love

Jordan Love isn’t his fiancée’s only connection to the NFL. His fiancée, Ronika Stone, was familiar with football life long before she met Love while attending different colleges. Stone’s father is NFL alum Ron Stone. While Ronika Stone has found love with an offensive player, her father was a key part of the defense on several teams during his career, including the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants. He was drafted in 1993 after playing football at Boston College. Stone played in 173 NFL games before retiring in 2006.

Lomas Brown, Ron Stone, Kerry Collins, Jessie Armstead, & Michael Strahan | KMazur/WireImage

Ronika Stone’s father isn’t the only athlete in the family, though. Ronika is an athlete in her own right. Some of her siblings are, too. Ronika played Volleyball in college and later professionally in Puerto Rico and France. Her brother, RJ Stone, played college football, while her sister, Ronna Stone, was a track and field star. With such a competitive and athletic family, it’s no surprise Ronika fell for the NFL star she calls her “twin flame.”

How did Jordan Love and Ronika Stone meet?

Many fans assume Jordan Love and Ronika Stone’s NFL connection brought them together, but that’s not actually the case. Love met his fiancée in a roundabout way. Love’s college roommate was friends with Stone in high school. They maintained that friendship despite attending colleges thousands of miles from each other via FaceTime calls. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Love met Ronika during those FaceTime calls and later started chatting with her privately.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love poses for a picture with his girlfriend Ronika Stone prior to the game against the Chicago Bears | Quinn Harris/Getty Images

The duo made things official in 2020, at least on Instagram. Since then, Ronika and Love have posted plenty of photos together on social media, but fans probably know her best from her 2021 nosebleed seats. Stone and Jordan Love’s mother, Anna Love, were seated in the last row of Arrowhead Stadium when Love took the field against the Kansas City Chiefs. The image went viral.

In 2024, Love and Stone took the next step. The Green Bay Packers’ signal caller proposed during a trip to Italy. She said yes. While the duo hasn’t revealed exactly when they’ll tie the knot, preparations are reportedly underway. Still, they will likely wait until after football season is over to make things official.

San Francisco 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey #23 and Olivia Culpo | Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Getty Images

Most NFL stars opt to plan their wedding for the off-season to enjoy some uninterrupted time as a newlywed. Stars Christian McCaffrey and Jared Goff both opted for spring weddings. The San Francisco 49ers star Brock Purdy did the same, marrying just weeks after the NFL season ended for his team.