Aaron Rodgers may be a four-time NFL MVP, but his love life has more often than not been just as headline-making as his game-winning throws. From Hollywood actresses and sports icons to high-profile models, the quarterback’s romantic roster reads like a mix of red-carpet and locker-room royalty.
Over the years, Rodgers has been linked to women who are as accomplished in their own fields as he is on the football field. Some relationships were whirlwind affairs that ended almost as quickly as they began, while others were long-term romances that had fans speculating about wedding bells. And with his marriage to Brittani marking a new chapter, his dating history offers a fascinating look at the junctures of fame, love, and the pressures of public life.
Here is a play-by-play of the most notable women to have been part of Aaron Rodgers’ very public-and at times very private-romantic journey:
1. Jessica Szohr – The Early Spark
Rodgers first dated actress Jessica Szohr back in 2011. Although it never reached red carpet status, the two reportedly got back together briefly in 2014. The two had been out and about at events, including an after-party bowling with Taylor Swift. Even after breaking up, Szohr appeared at Rodgers’ birthday party in 2017, so it would appear they remained on good terms.
2. Olivia Munn: Love in the Spotlight
In 2014, Rodgers started dating the actress Olivia Munn after they met at the ACM Awards. Munn has candidly admitted that she did not know who he was at that particular moment, but the immediate chemistry between them was undeniable. They navigated a highly publicized romance, with Munn encouraging Rodgers to reconnect with his estranged family and both being supportive of each other in their professional lives. They weathered engagement rumors and constant media attention until they called it quits in 2017. Rodgers would later say living out a relationship with the world watching added “extra constraints” and unwanted opinions.
3. Kelly Rohrbach – Just Friends on the Fairway
In 2017, Rodgers was even spotted playing golf with Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Kelly Rohrbach amidst dating rumors. Largely, though, sources soon clamped down on that story, insisting the two were just friends out for a round of golf. That brief and platonic pairing still made waves in celebrity gossip circles.
4. Danica Patrick: Racing into Romance
Rodgers and NASCAR star Danica Patrick revealed their relationship in January 2018, but the pair had been friends since the 2012 ESPYs. The couple had a globe-trotting romance, shared fitness routines, and even purchased a Malibu home together. Patrick named him her “best friend and favorite person in the world,” while Rodgers talked up her easygoing nature and impressive culinary skills. They broke things off in July 2020 after two years together. Later, Patrick claimed the heartbreak of the split had “broken open” her heart to both joy and pain, and Rodgers credited the relationship for strengthening his mindfulness practice.
5. Shailene Woodley – The Whirlwind Engagement
By early 2021, Rodgers and actress Shailene Woodley were engaged, just months after he and Patrick split. Rodgers announced it during his NFL MVP acceptance speech, calling it the “best thing” that happened to him that year. They quickly moved in together during the pandemic, took vacations with friends including Miles Teller, and publicly supported each other’s careers. But differences-their difference in politics, for example-and busy schedules took a toll on the relationship. They broke off the engagement in February 2022, briefly reconnecting before splitting for good in April. Woodley told Outside magazine afterward the relationship was “not right, but it was beautiful” and it left her in a “really awful, traumatic” place.
6. Mallory Edens – Courtside Connection
Rodgers was confirmed in January 2023 to be dating model Mallory Edens, daughter of Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Wes Edens. The two had known each other for years, usually sitting together at Bucks games. It was described as “more than friends” but casual. An activist and Princeton track alum who once wrote a Time op-ed on gender equality in sports, Mallory also does her own production company. She was in attendance to support Rodgers during his New York Jets debut in September 2023. In December 2024, Rodgers announced the breakup with Edens.
7. Brittani – The Private Turn
Rodgers shocked many in December 2024 when he spoke of his “girlfriend Brittani” on The Pat McAfee Show, adding she’s not on social media. By April 2025, he knew the relationship was serious, saying, “I’m 41 years old, I’m in a serious relationship. I have off-the-field stuff going on that requires my attention.” In June 2025, he let the world know they married in private several months prior. It was a move toward a much more private personal life after very public romances earlier in his career.
8. A Reluctance for the Limelight
Rodgers, for the first time, acknowledged in the 2024 Netflix docuseries that he “hated” the attention that came with dating celebrities. “I liked my private life,” he said wistfully. Some of the decisions he had made in his past didn’t help him keep that private. Such candor did much to explain why, at least lately, his relationships-most notably with Brittani-have generally kept out of sight and mind.
9. Self-love and new perspectives
Rodgers has said his journey with psychedelic ayahuasca taught him to “unconditionally love” himself, which he says makes him better at loving others. That personal growth, he says, has influenced how he approaches relationships now-with more intention, boundaries, and a focus on mental health. Aaron Rodgers’ dating history represents a mix of high-profile romance, private connection, and personal revelation. From the Hollywood spotlight to quiet commitments, each has played its role in shaping how he approaches love today. Now married to Brittani and prioritizing privacy, Rodgers seems to have found a balance between his public career and personal happiness-a balance many in the spotlight never achieve.
