NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers is sparking a massive internet firestorm after opening up in detail about the breakdown of his high-profile relationship with actress Shailene Woodley.
Appearing on teammate Cam Heyward’s Not Just Football podcast, Rodgers pulled back the curtain on his past engagement, pushing back against what he called inaccurate public narratives surrounding their split.
The Proposal and the Request: According to Rodgers, after he proposed in December 2020 and Woodley accepted, she came to him days later with an unexpected demand. He claimed she told him, “Before we get married, I gotta go f** this guy.”*
Pushing Back on the Timeline: Rodgers disputed claims that he blindsided the actress or left her devastated, asserting instead that she removed her engagement ring by March 2021 and eventually told him directly, “I don’t want to be with you,” after subsequent attempts to reconcile failed.
While Woodley has previously opened up in interviews about experiencing a painful period of deep depression and soul-searching following the end of their relationship, she has not yet publicly responded to Rodgers’ latest remarks. As clips and quotes from the interview circulate online, fans and commentators continue to heavily debate the former couple’s dramatic history.
