Aaron Rodgers has been the man in the spotlight during the ongoing NFL season. His on-field game, latest injury, and leadership with the Pittsburgh Steelers have dominated headlines. But along with his professional life, Aaron’s personal life has drawn equal attention. Especially in recent years, first his shocking split with actress, Shailene Woodley and now his secret marriage to a woman named Brittani. While everyone is curious to know about his wife, there has been an underlying question about what exactly made him break off his engagement with the actress. Here’s what we know about it
Why did Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley break up?
Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley’s whirlwind romance began in 2020. Reports suggested that the NFL star and the Divergent actress quickly got close during the COVID-19 pandemic. Soon, in February 2021, Aaron surprised his fans by announcing his engagement, crediting their bond for inspiring some of the best football of his career. But just a week later, the engagement ended. According to Us Weekly, the breakup was initially described as ‘amicable,’ where the sourced mentioned they had ‘busy careers’ and they ‘couldn’t overcome certain differences.
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However, the situation later took a turn when Shailene Woodley revealed another side to the story. During a conversation with Net-A-Porter in 2023, she admitted 2023 that their relationship had a ‘toxic situation’. As a result, it left her with depression, anxiety, and a broken heart that healed and broke again. The actress explained she often fell in love with ‘unavailability’ and described her separation from Aaron as one of the darkest periods of her life. Although he seemed to move on quickly, Shailene struggled with the emotional aftermath. She even admitted that the constant public scrutiny of their romance felt ‘violating’ to her.
How did Aaron Rodgers begin dating Shailene Woodley?
The love story between Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley began as a surprise to many. They started dating quietly in mid-2020 after both of them had ended their respective long-term relationships. Soon, in early 2021, they were inseparable. Shailene even joked on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that she never thought she’d be engaged to someone who throws balls for a living.’ But despite their deep affection, their different personalities and the pressures of their high-profile careers created a crack that was not possible to fill. Aaron, however, expressed gratitude after the breakup with a note on Instagram in 2022 and penned:
“Thanks for always having my back, for the incredible kindness you show me, and for showing me what unconditional love looks like.”
Aaron Rodgers tied the knot with his new girlfriend, Brittani
Two years after his breakup, Aaron Rodgers found love again. In June 2024, during a mini-camp of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the quarterback confirmed he had secretly married Brittani. He had previously mentioned the woman publicly in late 2024 during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. However, not much is known about her because she keeps a private life with no public social media. However, reports suggested that their relationship began in 2024. The sources close to him even say that he intentionally keeps her away from the spotlight after the intense scrutiny surrounding his past relationships.
What do you think about Shailene Woodley’s revelations after her breakup with Aaron Rodgers?
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