Star-Crossed Love_ Celebrities and Their Athlete Partners
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00:00Hashtag Hashtag Hashtag Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez
00:05Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez became one of Hollywood's most talked about couples
00:09when they got engaged in March 2019.
00:13They met back in 1999 when Rodriguez asked for Lopez's autograph.
00:18Despite their paths crossing over the years, it wasn't until February 2017 that they
00:23reconnected and fell in love.
00:26Rodriguez, a former MLB star for teams like the New York Yankees, seemed the perfect match
00:31for the multi-talented Lopez.
00:33However, the couple announced their separation in April 2021, stating they were better off
00:39as friends and would continue to support each other and their shared business ventures.
00:44Hashtag Hashtag Hashtag David and Victoria Beckham
00:48David and Victoria Beckham's love story began in 1997 at a Manchester United game.
00:55Victoria, then known as Posh Spice of the Spice Girls, caught David's eye, and they
01:00quickly hit it off.
01:02They married in 1999 and have since become one of the most enduring power couples, with
01:07four children.
01:08Victoria has supported David through his football career, moving their family from England to
01:13Spain and then the US, where David played for Real Madrid and LA Galaxy.
01:18Despite facing numerous rumors of infidelity and divorce, the Beckhams have remained strong
01:23for over 25 years.
01:26Hashtag Hashtag Hashtag Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush
01:30Kim Kardashian and NFL running back Reggie Bush first met at the ESPY Awards in 2007.
01:36Their relationship had its ups and downs, largely due to Bush's football commitments
01:41and Kardashian's rising fame.
01:44They broke up twice before ending things for good in 2010.
01:48Bush later cited the intense media scrutiny as a major factor in their split.
01:53Despite the heartbreak, Kardashian admitted that the breakup left her questioning her
01:57career's impact on her personal life.
02:00Hashtag Hashtag Hashtag Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
02:04Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce's romance began in a modern fairy tale fashion.
02:11Kelce expressed his desire to meet Swift during her Eros tour in Kansas City in July 2023.
02:17Although he didn't get to give her a bracelet with his number, they eventually started dating.
02:23Swift's appearance at one of Kelce's games in September caused a media frenzy.
02:27Their public displays of affection, including Swift congratulating Kelce on his Super Bowl
02:32win and Kelce appearing on stage at one of her London shows, have made them a beloved
02:37couple among fans.
02:39Hashtag Hashtag Hashtag Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade
02:43Gabrielle Union and former NBA player Dwayne Wade met in 2007 but didn't go public with
02:49their relationship until 2010.
02:52Despite a brief split and Wade fathering a child with another woman during their break,
02:57they reconciled and married in 2014.
03:00They welcomed their daughter, Kavia, via surrogate in 2018.
03:05Wade emphasized the importance of mutual support in their marriage, recognizing Union's successful
03:10career and life before they met and striving to be part of her evolution rather than changing
03:15her.
03:16Hashtag Hashtag Hashtag Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady
03:21Supermodel Gisele Bundchen and NFL quarterback Tom Brady met on a blind date in 2006 and
03:27married in 2009.
03:29They have two children, Benjamin and Vivian.
03:32Despite their strong bond, the couple faced challenges due to Brady's football career.
03:38Bundchen expressed her desire for Brady to be more present with their family, which ultimately
03:43led to their split in October 2022.
03:46Brady acknowledged the strain his career placed on their marriage, revealing that he needed
03:50to balance his football commitments with family responsibilities.
03:55Hashtag Hashtag Hashtag Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher
03:59Country singer Carrie Underwood met hockey star Mike Fisher backstage at one of her shows
04:04in 2007.
04:06Their long-distance relationship, with Fisher playing in Ontario and Underwood based in
04:10Nashville, posed challenges, but they made it work.
04:14They married in 2010 and share two sons.
04:18Fisher was eventually traded to Nashville, allowing the couple to build their family
04:22life together.
04:24Hashtag Hashtag Hashtag Shakira and Gerard Peake
04:28Shakira and soccer player Gerard Peake met on the set of her 2010 music video for Waka
04:34Waka, this time for Africa, the official anthem of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
04:40They began dating shortly after and had two children together.
04:44Despite their strong connection, the couple split in 2022 amid rumors of infidelity.
04:50Shakira seemingly confirmed the rumors in her song, BZRP Music Session No. 53, reflecting
04:57on the end of their relationship.
04:59Hashtag Hashtag Hashtag Serena Williams and Alexis Ahanian
05:04Tennis legend Serena Williams and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ahanian met at a hotel in Rome in 2015.
05:11Ahanian proposed a year later, and they married in November 2017, two months after welcoming
05:17their daughter.
05:18Alexis Olympia Ahanian Jr.
05:20Ahanian is often seen cheering Williams on during her matches, showcasing their strong
05:25support for each other.
05:27He has praised Williams as an exceptional partner who continuously inspires him to improve.
05:32Hashtag Hashtag Hashtag Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias
05:37Tennis star Anna Kournikova and singer Enrique Iglesias met on the set of his 2001 music
05:42video for Escape.
05:45Their relationship has remained private, but they share three children and continue to
05:50support each other in their respective careers.
05:53Despite not marrying, Kournikova and Iglesias have maintained a strong and enduring partnership.