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Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers
- The two reportedly started seeing each other in the fall of 2020, and had an immediate connection. An insider source told E! News that the pair knew early on that their bond was unique: "It's a quick engagement, but for those that know them, it didn't come as a surprise."
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Ciara and Russell Wilson - The revered Seattle Seahawks quarterback married R&B princess Ciara in 2016 after dating for one year. This was Ciara's first marriage and Wilson's second, after marrying his high school sweetheart Ashton Meem.
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Ciara and Russell Wilson - On April 28, 2017, Ciara gave birth to a beautiful baby girl named Sienna Princess Wilson, and in 2020 they welcomed Win Harrison Wilson. Russell Wilson is also a stepfather to Ciara's son Zahir Wilburn, from her relationship with the rapper Future.
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Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen - Brady and Bündchen are perhaps the quintessential power couple. The duo began dating in 2006, and in 2009 they tied the knot in a small ceremony in Santa Monica, CA.
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Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen
- The New England Patriots quarterback has six Super Bowl wins under his belt, and Bündchen is one of the highest-paid models in the world. They also share two kids together, though Brady has a son Jack from his previous marriage.
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Steph and Ayesha Curry - The Golden State Warriors basketball player Stephen Curry married his longtime girlfriend Ayesha Alexander on July 30, 2011. The lovable couple met in a church youth group when they were just 14 and 15 years old.
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Steph and Ayesha Curry - They have since given birth to daughters Riley Elizabeth and Ryan Carson, and a son Canon, who continue to bless Instagram with their cuteness.
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Carmelo Anthony and La La Vasquez - The Oklahoma City Thunder basketball player Carmelo Anthony proposed to television personality and actor La La Vasquez in 2004. During their engagement, the couple gave birth to their son Kiyan Carmelo Anthony on March 7, 2007.
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Carmelo Anthony and La La Vasquez - Anthony and Vasquez were officially married on July 10, 2010, and their wedding was aired on the VH1 special 'La La's Full Court Wedding.' Vasquez filed for divorce from her husband in April of 2017, but it has not been finalized.
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Kate Upton and Justin Verlander - The modeling superstar Kate Upton started dating the former Detroit Tigers baseball player in 2014. Verlander finally popped the question in 2016.
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Kate Upton and Justin Verlander - The couple married in a stupendous ceremony inside a medieval church in Tuscany, Italy on November 4, 2017. The two are parents to daughter Genevieve, born in 2018, and they are puppy parents to an adorable boxer named Harley.
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Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade - Actor, author, and activist Gabrielle Union began dating Miami Heat basketball player Dwyane Wade in 2009. The couple took a brief break in early 2013 due to career demands, but got engaged later that year.
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Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade - After their wedding in Miami, FL, on August 30, 2014, Union became a stepmother to Wade's three kids, Zaire, Zion, and Xavier. They also welcomed their first child together, a daughter named Kaavia, via surrogate on November 7, 2018.
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Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher - After meeting backstage at one of her concerts in 2008, the former ice hockey center for the Ottawa Senators, Mike Fisher, began dating country music singer Carrie Underwood.
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Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher - A year later the couple announced their engagement, and eventually married in Greensboro, GA on July 10, 2010. In February of 2015, Underwood gave birth to their son Isaiah Michael Fisher, and in January 2019 they welcomed their second child, Jacob Bryan.
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Eric Decker and Jessie James - On June 22, 2013, country music singer Jessie James married football player Eric Decker, who was a Denver Broncos wide receiver at the time.
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Eric Decker and Jessie James - The couple welcomed their daughter, Vivianne Rose, into the world on March 18, 2014, and then their son Eric Thomas Decker II on September 3, 2015. Most recently, James gave birth to their son, Forrest Bradley Decker, on March 31, 2018.
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Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich - The famous actor, singer, and dancer Julianne Hough began dating Canadian ice hockey forward Brooks Laich in 2014.
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Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich - Laich officially announced their engagement via Instagram on August 18, 2015, and the pair were married on July 8, 2017, but in 2020 Hough filed for divorce.
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Kerry Washington and Nnamdi Asomugha - The Nigerian producer, actor, and former NFL cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha married the stunning 'Scandal' star on June 24, 2013.
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Kerry Washington and Nnamdi Asomugha - Washington and Asomugha have two kids together, Caleb and Isabelle, and Asomugha has a daughter from his previous relationship.
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Ashley Judd and Dario Franchitti - The four-time IndyCar Series racing champion married actor and political activist Ashley Judd in 2001.
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Ashley Judd and Dario Franchitti - After over 10 years of marriage, the couple sadly split up in 2013. Franchitti has since married a woman named Eleanor Robb and Judd has not yet remarried.
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Jay Cutler and Kristin Cavallari - The former NFL quarterback popped the question to 'Laguna Beach' reality star Kristin Cavallari in 2010. In July of 2011, they called off the engagement, but then reunited in November.
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Jay Cutler and Kristin Cavallari - The couple tied the knot on June 8, 2013, and subsequently had three children, though in 2020 they announced their amicable divorce.
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Aaron Rodgers and Olivia Munn - The esteemed Green Bay Packers quarterback began dating actor and model Olivia Munn in 2014.
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Aaron Rodgers and Olivia Munn - The couple sadly split up in 2017 for undisclosed reasons.
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Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto - In 2008, the legendary NBA player met Cuban model Yvette Prieto in a dance club. The two reportedly moved in together the following year and became engaged in 2011.
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Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto - After being wed in 2013, the pair gave birth to twin daughters Victoria and Ysabel in February of 2014. Prieto is also a stepmom to Jordan's three children from his previous marriage.
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Dustin Johnson and Paulina Gretzky - The golfer became engaged to model and singer Paulina Gretzky after dating for seven months.
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Dustin Johnson and Paulina Gretzky
- Gretzky gave birth to their first son, Tatum Gretzky Johnson, on January 19, 2015. Their second son, River Jones Johnson, was born June 12, 2017.
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Dynamic duos: The biggest and baddest power couples in sports
Hollywood's Shailene Woodley and NFL's Aaron Rodgers have joined the club
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Whether they've married Hollywood stars, famous models, or longtime significant others, some of the biggest names in sports have gained widespread fan approval of their relationships.
NFL star Aaron Rodgers first announced he was engaged over the Super Bowl weekend, and though he didn't mention a name, there had been rumors of his relationship with actress Shailene Woodley. The 'Big Little Lies' star later confirmed her engagement to the Green Bay Packers quarterback in an interview with Jimmy Fallon, though she said they've been engaged "for a while now" after meeting during the pandemic. Woodley, who has never been to a football game in person, added, "I never thought I'd be engaged with somebody who threw balls for a living."
Click through the following gallery and discover some more famous couples in sports—most of which involve moving around balls for a living—who crowds just can't get enough of.
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