Former NFL head coach Bill Belichick and his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, reportedly crossed paths for the first time in 2021 during a flight from Boston to Florida. According to one of Hudson’s former teammates, the two first conversed over a philosophy project the former cheerleader was working on.
However, it wasn’t until June 14, 2024, that TMZ shared they were in a romantic relationship. Belichick had already quietly parted ways with his longtime partner, Linda Holliday, in 2022.
While the couple has been seen on Hudson’s social media several times, the two made their first major red-carpet appearance on Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Museum Gala in New York City.
Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson Make Red Carpet Debut
Belichick and Hudson wore stylish black outfits as they posed for photos at the American Museum of Natural History. Belichick, whose net value is $70 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, wore a posh black suit with a matching bow tie and white shirt. Hudson wore a black off-the-shoulder gown with a slit adorned with silver gems along the edges.
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— New York Post (@nypost) December 6, 2024
The Gala is an annual event that raises funds for the museum’s educational and scientific programs. The evening included a dinner, an auction, and a live performance by Arcade Fire.
Belichick walked the red carpet on the same day reports came out that he had met with officials from the North Carolina Tar Heels about their open head coaching gig. NFL insider Ian Rapoport confirmed the news on Thursday.
Belichick spent 24 years at the helm of the New England Patriots before leaving this past January. Since then, he’s been trying to make his return to the gridiron.
Belichick interviewed twice for the same position with the Atlanta Falcons after leaving his former team. However, with that job going to Raheem Morris, the 72-year-old has potentially turned to the college ranks.
Reporter Andrew Carter wrote that even though Belichick’s interview “blew away” UNC officials, with his interest in the job being “high and genuine,” his age and lack of college coaching experience would make his hiring “extremely unlikely.”
Meanwhile, there are a few NFL head coaching seats open, with Robert Saleh being let go by the New York Jets, Dennis Allen from the New Orleans Saints, and the Chicago Bears firing Matt Eberflus. Even with his age being a consideration against hiring him, Belichick has the credibility of six Super Bowl wins behind him.
