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Charles Curtis

The 12 most high-profile sports and celebrity power couples, including Russell Wilson and Ciara

Could we be adding another couple to the mix of significant others in which one is in the sports world and the other is in entertainment or pop culture?

It’s possible. We wrote this as rumors and reports of Kansas City Chiefs Travis Kelce and music megastar Taylor Swift swirled in the fall of 2023. But it’s always a good time to talk about the power couples we’ve seen over the years that have made the ultimate crossover in sports and culture.

So here’s a look at some of the biggest pairs of names who — as of publishing this — are still together, in no particular order:

1
Russell Wilson and Ciara

Jul 15, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and singer Ciara arrive for the 2015 ESPY’s award show at Nokia Theater. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

2
Ayesha Curry and Steph Curry

LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 13: NBA player Stephen Curry (R) and Ayesha Curry attend the 2016 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 13, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

3
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union

NEW ORLEANS, LA – FEBRUARY 15: Actress Gabrielle Union and Miami Heat Shooting Guard Dwyane Wade attend GQ & LeBron James NBA All Star Party sponsored by Samsung Galaxy and Beats at Ogden’s Museum’s Patrick F. Taylor Library on February 15, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images for GQ)

4
Kate Upton and Justin Verlander

Nov 5, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) and wife Kate Upton celebrate after the Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in game six winning the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

5
David Beckham and Victoria Beckham

NEW YORK, NY – MAY 05: David Beckham and Victoria Beckham attend the “Charles James: Beyond Fashion” Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

6
Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher

Nov 8, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Carrie Underwood and husband Mike Fisher on the red carpet prior to the 51st Country Music Association Awards at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV/The Tennessean via USA TODAY NETWORK

7
Nnamdi Asomugha and Kerry Washington

Nnamdi Asomugha, left, and Kerry Washington arrive at the 23rd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

8
Derek Jeter and Hannah Davis

Derek Jeter (right) with wife Hannah Davis Jeter (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

9
Andy Roddick and Brooklyn Decker

AUSTIN, TX – MAY 02: Actress Brooklyn Decker (L) and pro tennis player Andy Roddick pose backstage during the 2015 iHeartRadio Country Festival at The Frank Erwin Center on May 2, 2015 in Austin, Texas. The 2015 iHeartRadio Country Festival will be televised as an exclusive nationwide two-hour broadcast special on NBC, May 27 from 9-11 p.m. ET. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)

10
Nick Swisher and JoAnna Garcia

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – JANUARY 22: Actress JoAnna Garcia Swisher (L) and husband, baseball player Nick Swisher attend ELLE’s Annual Women in Television Celebration on January 22, 2014 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Elle)

11
Dustin Johnson and Paulina Gretzky

Jun 19, 2016; Oakmont, PA, USA; Dustin Johnson and fiance Paulina Gretzky hold the championship trophy after the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

12
Eric Decker and Jessie James Decker

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