Famous wives of professional athletes

Sometimes stars from one industry (sports) align with stars from another (entertainment) resulting in holy matrimony. It happens a lot.

Ariel Meredith and Hakeem Nicks

Famous wives of pro athletes

Fans of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue no doubt are familiar with Ariel Meredith, who graced its cover five times—2009, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. The model was discovered at age 14 but she waited to finish her education before becoming a full-time model. She and NFL wide receiver Hakeem Nicks were engaged in 2014, though no wedding has been reported. They have a child together.

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