Patrick Mahomes and his longtime partner, Brittney Mahomes (Mathews), have navigated numerous challenges and the glare of fame, yet their bond has only grown stronger over time.
Their journey began in their high school days in Texas, evolving as their careers blossomed and their lives intertwined. Through it all, they’ve maintained an endearing charm that captivates admirers.
Now happily married and raising two children, the NFL sensation and the swimsuit model continue to embody relationship goals for sports enthusiasts nationwide. Their friendship extends to another dynamic duo – fellow Chiefs star Travis Kelce and pop sensation Taylor Swift, forming a formidable circle of camaraderie and support.
In celebration of the cute duo, ET is looking back at their romance, from its earliest days to the present.
Patrick and Brittany’s long-term romance was first sparked when they were students at Whitehouse High School in East Texas when Patrick was a sophomore and Brittany was a junior. Looking back at the early days of their relationship while speaking with Today in 2020, Patrick recalled how it was a really normal, everyday sort of thing, and he described himself as “just a normal teenage kid showing up at the family dinner type stuff and being nervous and everything.
When it was time for Brittany’s prom, Patrick was more than excited to be her prom date and shared a slew of snapshots showing them getting ready for the big night. Patrick proudly declared in the caption that Brittany was the “best prom date a guy could ask for!!”
The next year, when it was time for Patrick’s prom, the pair dressed up for the occasion once more, and he reiterated his “best prom date” sentiment once again — this time while decked out in a stylish white tuxedo
The couple faced an early obstacle to their romance when Brittany graduated and went to college at the University of Texas at Tyler, where she played on the college’s soccer team. A year later, Patrick graduated on got on the football team at Texas Tech. Despite the distance and strict schedules, the two lovebirds managed to make time for one another and stayed strong while going to different colleges.
Valentine’s Day in 2016 was particularly special for the couple, because not only did they celebrate their romance together, they also welcomed a new addition to their burgeoning family of sorts — an adorable puppy named Steel!
Brittany was by Patrick’s side when he was drafted into the NFL as the No. 1 pick by the Kansas City Chiefs, and the No. 10 pick overall. Brittany celebrated the moment on Instagram as well, declaring, “Officially a Kansas City Chiefs fan! I’m so proud of you Patrick! I can not wait to take on this amazing journey by your side!❤️ I love you lots!
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Shortly after Patrick was drafted by Kansas City, Brittany became a pro athlete as well, signing on to the Icelandic professional soccer team Afturelding/Fram. Patrick stood by his girlfriend’s side as she signed on to play, and celebrated her big moment with her.
Patrick was named the NFL MVP after the 2018 season — notably making him the first Kansas City Chiefs player to ever earn the honor in the franchise’s history — and Brittany was by his side at the NFL Honors, where he was presented with the distinction. Brittany wrote of the big night, “You’re way more than an MVP to me. So proud of this dude.”
Patrick lead the Chiefs to victory at Super Bowl LIV against the San Francisco 49ers and was named the Super Bowl MVP — making him the youngest quarterback in NFL history to be named MVP. After the big win, Brittany ran to meet him on the field and leaped onto him for a passionate kiss, and the pair were photographed sharing the exuberant moment.
After his Super Bowl ring ceremony, Patrick made sure to use the big day and make it an even bigger day by surprising his ladylove with a proposal. Brittany celebrated the proposal with a heartfelt slideshow post, and gushed over Patrick’s thoughtful surprise. “On a day that was meant to celebrate you, you turned it into celebrating us. It’s always us, it’s always you and me. The words you looked into my eyes and said to me at this moment, will NEVER leave my mind! You made this day perfect, you took my entire breath away and I could not have imagined anything better,” she wrote. “I love you, forever and always! Cheers to spending our lifetime together and an inseparable bond.”
Less than a month after getting engaged, the couple revealed that they were expecting their first child together. Both Brittany and Patrick shared adorable photos to Instagram showing off their sonogram and excitedly revealed that they would be making a brief “detour” on the way to their wedding
The pair hosted a Zoom gender reveal party amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and announced that they would be welcoming a baby girl! Both parents-to-be shared heartwarming posts sharing the news, and Brittany gleefully declared, “Can’t wait to be a family of 5💕 #babygirl” alongside a pic of herself and Patrick posing with their two puppies.
Patrick gleefully announced the arrival of his little girl in a snapshot showing his newborn daughter gripping Brittany’s finger. “Sterling Skye Mahomes 2/20/21” Patrick wrote, revealing his little girl’s name. The photo also showed Brittany wearing a sparkling diamond necklace in the shape of their daughter’s name.
The quarterback and his longtime love tied the knot during a beautiful ceremony in Maui. The happy couple shared the news with the same post on their respective Instagram accounts. “Mr. & Mrs. Mahomes 🤍,” the caption read. The announcement was accompanied by a carousel of photos from their big day. In the first picture, the newly married couple walked hand-in-hand and showed off their amazing wedding attire. In the next, the pair are all smiles as they are photographed with their one-year-old daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Mahomes’ post ends with a picture of them sharing a kiss in front of the Hawaiian sunset. For the occasion, the groom wore a sleek grey suit with a white tie. The bride was stunning in a white gown by Versace with cutouts on the side and a flowing ruffled train
As a happy family, Patrick, Brittany and Baby Sterling announced that the family would soon be getting bigger. The couple posted a photo showing Sterling holding a sign that read, “Big sister duties coming soon,” and another pic of Sterling holding up a sonogram of her forthcoming sibling. The pair captioned the exciting announcement simply, “Round 2.
The couple hosted another gender reveal party, complete with the traditional blue and pink balloons, and revealed to their collected family and friends that Sterling would soon be a big sister to a baby brother. Brittany posted pics from the party, and shared, “Baby boy is already so loved.
