Aaron Rodgers is ecstatic to be engaged. The Green Bay Packers quarterback talked about his relationship with Shailene Woodley – although he did not specifically mention his bride’s name – and is clearly thinking about his future with the 29-year-old actress.
Rodgers, 37, acknowledged his involvement during a live Instagram chat with Zenith Watches CEO Julien Tornare, posted on Thursday.
“I’m engaged recently, so I’ve been enjoying this part of my life,” exclaimed Rodgers. “Obviously, this is the best thing that happened to me last year.”
News of Rodgers’ relationship with Big Little Liars star leaked in February. Days later, he thanked his “bride” for accepting the NFL MVP award for the third time. When asked if there is anything he “really would like to achieve” in life, Rodgers made it clear that he has babies in his brain.
“Well, I think the next big challenge will be being a father,” replied the athlete, who was named North American ambassador for Zenith Watches in February. “Many of my friends are [parents]. I am in the age group where many of my close friends from high school and college are now parents and have their own families. This may not be in the immediate future, but it is definitely something I really hope for. It will be a very fun challenge. “
Rodgers continued: “I have done a great job taking care of myself for the past 37 years, I am looking forward to taking care of another life at some point, too. I just think it would be a lot of fun. whenever he comes. “
A source confirmed to Yahoo Entertainment in February that Rodgers was engaged to the actress.
“They share common interests,” exclaimed a source. “It’s not as ‘odd’ a match as everyone thinks.”
Woodley was the first to publicly confirm the relationship.
“He is, first of all, just a wonderful and incredible human being, but I never thought that I would be engaged to someone who throws balls to live,” said Woodley in The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. “Like, I never thought when I was a little girl, I thought, ‘Yes, when I grow up I’m going to marry someone who – who plays balls! Yea!’ But he is really good at that. “
The Mauritanian the actress said she didn’t go to a Packers game last year and is “constantly learning” about the sport.
“I don’t know you as a football guy, I know you as the nerd who wants to host Danger!, Do you know? This is the guy I know, “Woodley told Jimmy Fallon.” He’s also very good at sports. “
Rodgers is set as a guest host Danger! starting on April 5th.
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