Matthew Stafford tied the knot with Kelly Stafford in 2015, and they have 4 daughters together.
While Mathew Stafford leads the Los Angeles Rams in one of the most crucial games of his career, an old college story involving his wife, Kelly Stafford, has resurfaced online. Needless to say, it has sparked fresh conversation among NFL fans. Kelly made the revelation during a 2024 podcast, Off the Vine which gained immediate attention and gave fans an insight into the couple's rocky relationship beginnings in college.
When Kelly Stafford sat down for a podcast, she shared some interesting, previously unknown anecdotes about her marriage. She admitted that her early romance with Stafford "wasn't that cute at first." The mother of four explained that, while she had strong feelings for him, Matthew was more into casual dating at the time. Therefore, to gain his attention, she briefly pursued his backup quarterback.
Kelly admitted that she loved him, yet hated Matthew for his approach. But her plan to make him jealous worked. She admitted that he and his backup used to live in the same athlete dorm, making it impossible for him to ignore her car parked outside. The situation, she said, eventually led him to confront her in the parking lot, where he insisted that the other player "was not right" for her. Recalling his reaction, she said:
"So, at one point, he waited and followed me out to my car and got in my car and wouldn't get out. He was like, 'He's not right for you.' and I was like, 'You can't tell me that. Get the ---- out of my car'. Meanwhile, he's dating like 12/10s, supermodels."
Fan reactions to the resurfaced clip were mixed. Some felt she didn't have to share deeply personal details from her life on a podcast, whereas others saw it as harmless anecdote. For those unaware, it is not the first time Kelly's outspoken nature has drawn attention. In the past, she has faced criticism for social media posts, outspoken opinions on NFL matters, and even ticket sale controversies. However, she has also publicly apologized and clarified her positions when needed. Moreover, she later made a major donation to social justice programs after earlier criticism.
Despite a messy beginning, Matthew and Kelly's relationship grew stronger over time. They initially met in 2006 at the University of Georgia, where Matthew was the star quarterback, and Kelly was a cheerleader. Their first official date happened in 2009, and by 2010, they were fully committed to each other. He popped the question to her in March 2014, and the couple married on April 4, 2015. Over the years, they have been open about the challenges they faced together, including infertility struggles, which led them to try IVF, and Kelly's 2019 brain tumor diagnosis, which required a 12 hour surgery.
Kelly Stafford is a former registered nurse and now hosts her own podcast, The Morning After. She often discusses family life, parenting, and her experiences as an NFL wife on her show. The couple also shares four daughters, twins Sawyer and Chandler, Hunter, and Tyler. Overall, Kelly is known for her unfiltered personality and often shares candid details about their family life and marriage, which sometimes attracts scrutiny but also gives fans a closer look into her life.
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