What do celebrities and athletes have in common? They're always in the spotlight.
Although many Hollywood stars often end up with fellow A-listers, many also mesh very well with NFL players. With their busy schedules and regular travel plans, professional athletes and celebrities have careers that are similar in one too many ways. And, it's actually fairly common for female celebrities to mingle with the men from America's most-watched sport. Lest we not forget that NFL players are celebrities in their very own right, too. With their lavish lifestyles, picturesque mansions, and expensive cars, their lives are just as glamorous as those of Hollywood actors, singers, and models.
That being said, we have a list of celebrities that paired with superstar athletes - some are still together, while others are a thing of the past.
8 Jessica Simpson And Eric Johnson
Breaking News: Singer Jessica Simpson did move on from Nick Lachey.
The songstress, who was in the tabloids way back when for her highly-profiled relationship with Nick Lachey found everlasting love with a professional athlete. Eric Johnson, a former tight end for the San Francisco 49ers is the lucky man married to the stunning songbird that once graced our screens in "Daisy Dukes."
They tied the knot in 2014 and their obsession with one another after eleven years hasn't faded. They also share their happiness with three bundles of joy!
7 Kerry Washington And Nnamdi Asomugha
Kerry Washington definitely tunes into her emotions when she's acting, however, in real life, she's much more guarded.
The Scandal actress, who keeps her private life ultra low-key, has been married to the love of her life, Nnamdi Asomugha, since 2013, according to Harper's Bazaar. Washington married the former NFL cornerback, who was on the roster for the Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, and San Fransisco 49ers in an intimate and private Idaho ceremony.
Although retired from the sport, he's busy raising two daughters with his starlet wife.
Jessica Simpson And Tony Romo
[EMBED_INSTA]https://www.instagram.com/p/BlHoL-OANbm/[/EMBED_INSTA]So, we guess the pop singer and actress has a thing for superstar athletes!Before her football hubby came along, Simpson was romantically involved with Tony Romo, who played for the Dallas Cowboys and is now a sports analyst. Over a decade ago, before Simpson met her Prince Charming, her relationship with Romo, who was an elite quarterback, was plastered all over the tabloids. Although the flawless Simpson didn't throw him off his game, after two years of dating, Romo threw the towel in and called it quits.According to Harper's Bazaar , their fleeting romance began in 2007 and ended in 2009.Kristin Cavallari And Jay Cutler
[EMBED_INSTA]https://www.instagram.com/p/CQWKxyMHClt/[/EMBED_INSTA]Who remembers Kristin Cavallari from The Hills ?We thought the reality star found true love with Jay Cutler, the former Chicago Bears player, but instead, they're now busy coparenting.
The Very Cavallari star exchanged vows with Cutler in 2013, but the seven-year itch got the best of them. According to People, at the start of the pandemic last year, in April 2020, the pair split. However, her above Father's Day tribute does tell how very fond she is of the father of her children.
6 Kim Kardashian And Reggie Bush
Before Kanye West came along, Kim K was attending red carpet events and making appearances with former New Orleans Saints running back, Reggie Bush.
The megastar has been around the block, but her romance with Bush was very public and complicated. It was nothing short of a roller coaster ride and far from a fairytale. According to Hollywood Life, between 2007 and 2010, they were in an on-again, off-again relationship. However, their busy lives got in the way and it didn't progress further than the committed relationship stage.
Related: What Ever Happened To Kim Kardashian's Ex, Reggie Bush?
5 Kendra Wilkinson And Hank Baskett
The Girls Next Door alum is now a single lady following her split with the father of her children, Hank Baskett.
The former Playboy playmate is now focusing on the "mom stuff," since her divorce from Baskett, which was finalized in 2018. The duo were a force to be reckoned with for nine years, but are now doing the whole coparenting thing. According to Us Weekly, Wilkinson spoke of her split from the former NFL wide receiver saying, "It is stable. We are [in a better place]. Time heals all."
4 Ciara And Russell Wilson
Talk about #couplegoals, this songstress and her athletic man have been going strong for years!
Way back in 2015, according to Pro Football Network, the two locked eyes at a basketball game that they both attended. Wilson was in complete awe and ditched his plans after the game to be with her. Who knew a basketball game would be the start of something new for the two?
The Seattle Seahawks quarterback and his wifey make a superstar couple. The couple married in a secret wedding in London in 2016 and have been living happily ever after since - now accompanied by their three adorable children.
3 Angie Harmon And Jason Sehorn
Jason Sehorn, who played professionally for the New York Giants had a romance that lasted over a decade with Rizzoli & Isles star, Angie Harmon.
The couple made it to the 13-year mark, as Harper's Bazaar stated they married in 2001 and put an end to their marriage in 2014. The reason for their split? Distance. The cornerback shares three children with his ex-flame.
2 Olivia Munn And Aaron Rodgers
Let's be honest, who wouldn't want to date a quarterback? And who wouldn't want to date Olivia Munn?
The Green Bay Packers star's relationship with The Predator actress was one that lasted a while, despite its complications. The pair famously dated from 2014 to 2017, but the drama got the best of them. The quarterback ended their three-year relationship, and it seems his estrangement from his family was to blame. According to Style Caster, there were reports swirling that Munn had caused the distance between the infamous quarterback and his family.
1 Gisele Bündchen And Tom Brady
And last but not least, the star couple of the NFL, the greatest of all time, and his model wife!
Besides his seven Super Bowl rings, Tom Brady also shares a ring with his supermodel wife, Gisele Bündchen, for nearly twelve years now. The couple, who met back in 2006 because of a mutual friend are the famed couple in the NFL world. With a relationship that has spanned over a decade in the spotlight, it's no surprise that people praise the world's most well-known couple.
On Brady's offseason, the power couple are occupied with their three children - one which comes from Brady's previous relationship with Bridget Moynahan.
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