These 14 Celebrities Have Been Romantically Linked With NFL Players

From Taylor Swift and Ciara to Jessica Simpson and Kim Kardashian.

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By now, Taylor Swift's rumored new love interest being Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has made the news rounds. So, in honor of this possible couple, here's a list of 14 celebs who have been in a relationship with an NFL player, or at the very least were reported to be:

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Dating, or rumored to be:

1. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

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Though Travis Kelce has been open for weeks about pursuing Taylor Swift, the rumors that the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and the pop superstar are dating revved up over the weekend after Taylor was spotted attending his game against the Chicago Bears on Sept. 24.

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2. Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios

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TikTok star Alix Earle is rumored to be dating Miami Dolphins wide receiver Braxton Berrios. According to Alix, even though they're hanging out, they're not a couple. While she's been spotted at numerous Dolphins games, Alix said on her podcast in September, "There's no pressure on it as of now. We're gonna see where it goes. I'm having fun."

3. Camille Kostek and Rob Gronkowski

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Model and TV host Camille Kostek reportedly began dating former tight end Rob Gronkowski in 2015 while Gronk was with the New England Patriots. In July, they attended the Los Angeles premiere of Barbie together.

4. Irina Shayk and Tom Brady

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According to People, the model and the former football quarterback are spending time together. Both have seriously high-profile exes. Irina Shayk and her longtime partner Bradley Cooper reportedly broke up in 2019 after four years together. They are parents to a daughter, born in 2017.

Married or divorced:

5. Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady

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As for Tom Brady, he and model Gisele Bündchen reportedly divorced in October after 13 years of marriage. They are parents to two children, a 12-year-old son Benjamin and a 9-year-old daughter Vivian.

6. Ciara and Russell Wilson

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Ciara married Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson in 2016, just months after announcing their engagement. In the years since, they've welcomed two children and are currently expecting a third. Ciara also shares a son, her oldest child, with rapper Future, whom she previously dated.

7. Kerry Washington and Nnamdi Asomugha

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Kerry Washington married former cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha in 2013, according to People. They're parents to an 8-year-old daughter and a 6-year-old son. In March, Kerry opened up to Entertainment Tonight about her and Nnamdi's 10th wedding anniversary this year. "I do have an incredible husband," Washington said. "Do you remember how secret my wedding was? How private and secretive it was? That's how the anniversary is gonna be, too!"

8. Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson

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Jessica Simpson married former tight end Eric Johnson in 2016. They've since welcomed three children: two daughters and a son. In 2021, Simpson celebrated on Instagram the then-11-year anniversary of the day she met Johnson, who played for the San Francisco 49ers and the New Orleans Saints during his career. "Time goes by, the perfect children you gave me are growing older, but with you and I, time does not exist for it only allows space to broaden...expanding beyond horizons just to love and be loved. Happy Anniversary to us, the beauty of us — as is and forevermore," she wrote in part.

Dated or formally engaged:

9. Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo

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Jessica notably dated another football player prior to Eric Johnson. In the late-aughts, she dated then-Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo. Having reportedly started dating Tony in 2007, Jessica was scapegoated by Cowboys fans for a string of Tony's poor performances on the field and was even called "Yoko Romo" by some. The couple broke up in 2009, according to People.

10. Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers

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In February 2021, Shailene Woodley confirmed to Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show that she was engaged to the then-Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. "I don't know him as a football guy. I know him as the nerd that wants to host Jeopardy," she said on the show. "That's the dude I know." The couple reportedly split in 2022.

11. Danica Patrick and Aaron Rodgers

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Shailene wasn't the first high-profile person Aaron dated. Prior to Shailene, Aaron dated former racing driver Danica Patrick. They reportedly dated from 2018 to 2020.

12. Olivia Munn and Aaron Rodgers

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Aaron also reportedly dated Olivia Munn. According to People, they began a relationship in 2014 and split in 2017.

13. Eva Longoria and Mark Sanchez

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For a few months in 2012, Eva Longoria was rumored to be dating then-New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez. According to a CBS New York report from October 2012, the short-lived relationship ended due to their age difference. Eva was 37 at the time, while Mark was 25.

14. And, finally, Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush

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As any fan of the Kardashians will remember, Kim Kardashian dated Reggie Bush in the late-aughts when he was a New Orleans Saints running back. The couple was no stranger to the press, with Reggie even making a few appearances on Keeping Up with the Kardashians during their relationship. People reports they began dating in 2007 but split for good in 2009. 

Talk about some major modern-day celeb relationships and a few memorable throwbacks. Of course, this list didn't account for every celeb that dated a football player. So tell us in the comments below which couple (or rumored couple) is your favorite.

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