How Linda Holliday Dated And Broke Up With A Legendary Football Coach
Bill Belichick's received much attention for his record as the head coach of the New England Patriots ... and for his personal life, which has seen him go through a marriage and several girlfriends.
Although the sports legend's been getting cozy with his much-younger girlfriend Jordon Hudson these days, he was formerly in a long-term relationship with Linda Holliday.
Here's a look at the coach's history with his ex, and we're going to see how the two came together ... and later fell apart.
Linda's A Boston-Based TV Correspondent And Philanthropist
Holliday, who holds a degree in radiography from Vanderbilt University, is a television correspondent based in the Boston area, according to her LinkedIn account.
The media figure, who is a mother to two daughters from a previous relationship, started working as a sports reporter on "Style Boston," a segment on WBZ-TV and WSBK-TV, in 2009 ... and she's held the role ever since then.
She later became president of the Bill Belichick Foundation, which provides aspiring athletes with mentoring and scholarships.
Holliday began working in the philanthropy space in April 2012, and her role in Belichick's professional life presented "issues" when they eventually split up, according to People.
Her Relationship With Bill Lasted 16 Years
Belichick and Holliday were first linked in 2007, a year after he finalized his divorce from Debby Clarke, with whom he shares three children.
Belichick and Holliday reportedly met in Palm Beach, Florida, and Belichick -- who's now the University of North Carolina Tar Heels football coach -- purchased a property in Jupiter, Florida -- where Holliday's originally from -- several years into their relationship.
The two remained together until 2023, when it was revealed the couple decided to go their separate ways.
An insider told People Holliday had been "well taken care of" following her separation from Belichick, and claimed she had a "good attitude" about her single life.
Holliday Reportedly Had A Tense Interaction With Jordon Hudson
Holliday and Hudson reportedly had a "very uncomfortable" exchange at a Christmas party they both attended in December 2024, according to People.
An insider claimed the two engaged in a "verbal incident," described as "very aggressive" ... after which Hudson -- a beauty pageant contestant from Maine -- was apparently asked to leave the event.
Hudson appeared to address that incident in an Instagram post in June 2025, writing about dealing with individuals who "threaten you and insist that you don’t belong."
Hudson -- who Page Six described as eager to break into the "cliquey" social scene of Nantucket -- also wrote about dealing with "socialites" in her message.
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How Alyssa Thomas Partnered With A WNBA Teammate
Alyssa Thomas has had to rely on the support of numerous teammates over the length of her career in the WNBA ... including her fiancée, DeWanna Bonner!
The professional basketball player and her partner have stuck together on and off the court, and the two have wedding bells planned for their future!
We're going to take a look at the background of Thomas' soon-to-be wife and see how they were brought together by their love for sports.
DeWanna Made A Name For Herself At Auburn University
Bonner began receiving attention for her skills on the court in high school, and she continued with the sport, playing college basketball at Auburn University.
The athlete became the first player from Auburn to lead the SEC in scoring, which she accomplished in her 2008-2009 season.
Bonner also set a scoring record at her school, racking up a total of 2,162 points, according to her WNBA profile.
The WNBA star finished out her career with Auburn in 2009, graduating from the institution with a degree in psychology.
She's Played For Several Professional Basketball Teams
Bonner's WNBA career kicked off shortly after she finished college, when she was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury in 2009, where she played guard and forward.
She remained with the team until 2020, when she was traded and began a four-year stint with the Connecticut Sun.
The professional athlete concluded her time with the Sun in 2024, and she returned to the Mercury for the 2025 season.
In addition to her work in the WNBA, Bonner's played for various international teams over the length of her career.
Bonner Was Briefly Married -- And Is A Mother Of Two
The thing is, Thomas wasn't Bonner's first partner, as the athlete was briefly married to fellow WNBA player Candice Dupree.
Bonner, who played alongside Dupree on the Mercury, tied the knot in the fall of 2016, according to the WNBA's official website.
Bonner announced she was pregnant in March 2017, and she gave birth to a pair of twin girls that July.
The professional basketball players eventually split up, and Bonner moved on with another teammate.
DeWanna And Alyssa Were Teammates Before They Got Engaged
Bonner and Thomas first met when they were both playing for the Sun in 2020, and their relationship developed when they were mandated to stay in what were described as "bubbles" for much of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bonner told CBS News she "stalked" her now-fiancée by watching her Instagram Stories prior to the start of their relationship.
The pair eventually began dating, and the guard-forward asked Thomas to marry her following the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game in Las Vegas.
And in case you were wondering if their careers in basketball pulled them apart after their engagement ... Thomas signed on to play for the Mercury in 2025.
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Savannah Chrisley Cuddly With Mystery Man in Caymans!!!
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Savannah Chrisley looks like she's moved on from her ex of two years ... as she was seen canoodling with a mystery man in the Caribbean waters of the Cayman Islands.
In new footage obtained by TMZ, the reality star was spotted Sunday in Grand Cayman, laughing, sipping drinks and splashing around in the sea with friends.
Check out the video ... Savannah's being carried in the water, arms wrapped around the neck of a handsome man holding a pink pool noodle.
How Pro Basketball Player Bam Adebayo Started Dating A WNBA Star
A'Ja Wilson's earned herself plenty of supporters over her time in professional basketball -- including her boyfriend, NBA star Bam Adebayo!
Wilson revealed the news about her romance in February 2025 ... although she claimed she'd been close with Bam for an extended period of time, prior to the start of their relationship.
We're going to take a look at the life and times of the WNBA star's partner and see how their love story unfolded.
Bam's A Professional Basketball Player
Adebayo's career in the NBA kicked off in 2017, and he's played as both a center and a power forward over the length of his time in the league.
The athlete, who played college ball for the University of Kentucky, was drafted by the Miami Heat after only one season of collegiate sports.
He's earned a fair amount of accolades over the course of his career, and he's played in the NBA's All-Star Game on three separate occasions.
Adebayo earned two gold medals in his appearances at the 2020 and 2024 Summer Olympic Games, where he played on the USA's National Team.
A'Ja And Bam Were Friends 'For Years' Before They Started Dating
Wilson and Adebayo were first linked when they were spotted together just prior to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, when the WNBA star was a member of the USA Women's National Basketball Team, according to People.
The two sparked rumors about a potential relationship when they began sharing cryptic social media posts that appeared to point to their connection after the Games concluded.
Oh yeah, and we caught them leaving a restaurant in Beverly Hills on what appeared to be a date night in January 2025.
The thing is, the athletes had been friends "for years" before they ever started officially dating, and the Las Vegas Aces star confirmed their relationship just after Valentine's Day in 2025 -- which they had to spend apart, as he needed "rest."
The Pair Have Been Supportive Of Each Other's Endeavors
Adebayo and Wilson have been openly supportive of each other's efforts off the court, and Adebayo was pictured wearing the Nike A'One Basketball Shoes when the Heat played the Brooklyn Nets in January 2025.
The WNBA star told People her boyfriend was incredibly supportive of her collaboration with Nike and wanted to be at the "forefront of pushing my shoes."
Wilson said she was "thankful" Adebayo wanted to be the one to promote her shoes, and described him as "a good person all around."
Oh, and if that wasn't sweet enough, Wilson was present at a September 2024 ceremony at which her boyfriend was awarded the key to Miami-Dade County in Florida.
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Machine Gun Kelly Me & Sydney Sweeney? Next Question!!!
Machine Gun Kelly’s been talking all things co-parenting with ex Megan Fox ... but fans are dying to know -- what’s the deal with him and Sydney Sweeney?!
The rapper popped up on "Watch What Happens Live" Sunday night, where Andy Cohen threw a fan question from Kyle P his way, asking if he and Sydney were more than just friends. MGK’s response? Pure comedy, as always!
MGK straight-up told Kyle P to "shut up, dude," and the entire audience lost it. And ... that was the end of that.
Emma Thompson 'Stalking' Me, Mr. President??? Trump Asked Me Out After My Divorce!!!
Emma Thompson says Donald Trump tried to see if there was any "Love Actually" between them ... though he did it in a way that sorta weirded her out.
The actress was dishing about a few different topics at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland this week ... and, she told a story about the billionaire allegedly trying to hook up with her.
DJT called her back in 1998 out of the blue while she was on the set of the film "Primary Colors," Thompson told the crowd ... though she thought someone was messing with her at first.
'Love Island' Pepe Iris Is Still My Type ... On Paper!!!
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"Love Island" star Pepe Garcia-Gonzalez is still basking in the love -- and it’s not just his fans sending him heart-eyes, Iris Kendall’s still got him feeling some type of way too!
We caught up with Pepe while cruising on the TMZ Tour bus, and one of our visitors threw the juiciest question about him and Iris. If his smile didn’t say it all, he confirmed -- they’re both doing great!
IYDK, these two paired up after their strongest connections -- Thomas "TJ" Palma and Hannah Fields -- got the boot on the latest season of "Love Island USA." And yep, they stuck together all the way to the finale!
And it’s clear they’re still going strong -- just like the rest of Pepe’s post-reality show life. He gave us the inside scoop, so catch the clip to hear it all!
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How DeWanna Bonner Fell For Alyssa Thomas
DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas are a pretty great team on the court, as they've helped the Phoenix Mercury become the second-highest-ranking team in the WNBA's Western Conference for the 2025 season.
The thing is, they're even closer off the court, as the pair got engaged in September 2023!
We're going to take a look into Thomas' background and see how her love story with her teammate and future wife unfolded.
Thomas Began Her Basketball Career at an Early Age
Thomas began receiving attention for her basketball skills playing for Central Dauphin High School in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
The athlete graduated in 2010, and she signed on to play basketball for the University of Maryland.
Thomas became the Terrapins' all-time leader in several categories, including points, rebounds and free throws made, according to the team's official website.
The basketball star graduated from the University of Maryland in 2014, and the school retired her jersey number on her Senior Day.
Thomas Joined the WNBA Right Out of College
Thomas' career in the WNBA began in 2014, when she was drafted by the New York Liberty ... before being traded to the Connecticut Sun.
The athlete, who plays as a power forward, remained with the team for several seasons, and she ultimately left the Sun in 2024.
Thomas has also been associated with various international teams over the length of her career, which has seen her play in countries like South Korea and the Czech Republic.
Thomas' career with the Phoenix Mercury began in February 2025, when the team announced it had acquired the athlete as part of a trade.
Thomas and Bonner Met Through the Phoenix Mercury
In case it wasn't apparent already, Bonner and Thomas met through their involvement with the WNBA, and Bonner jokingly told CBS News she'd "stalked" her now-fiancée's Instagram account in the beginning stages of their relationship.
The pair's connection deepened further when they were required to remain in bubbles with the rest of their team for part of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The happy couple went public with their relationship in 2021, and the Mercury revealed their engagement in a post on its official X account two years later.
Bonner's been open about the positive dynamic she's achieved with her soon-to-be wife over the course of their romance, saying they're able to "balance" each other out.
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Selena Gomez & Taylor Swift Thanks, JoBros ... for Bringing Us Together!!!
Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez have plenty of thanks to give to their respective exes, Joe and Nick Jonas ... 'cause Sel says finding a best friend in Tay was the best part about dating the famous bros!
The "Calm Down" hitmaker recalled their meeting during her appearance on "Therapuss with Jake Shane" and said she and Taylor immediately hit it off when they met through Joe and Nick ... and then "bonded" over their splits.
Check out the clip ... she gushes over their friendship, noting ... "She and I like to say the best thing we got out of those relationships was each other because it was really sweet."
Offset I'm HIM!!! No Ex Of Mine Upgraded After Me 🤷🏾♂️
Offset didn't miss a beat on the Joe Budden Podcast to flex on his ex ... not just Cardi B but ALL OF 'EM!!!
The "Active" rapper got looped into participating in a "dating up vs. down" game scenario between Budden and Melyssa Ford, where they argued which outcome had the best leverage for a new relationship.
Offset told the Joe Budden Podcast he ain’t never left a relationship and seen the woman go up afterward, responding to Joe’s insinuation that Cardi B moved up with Stefon Diggs. Offset also said he ain’t never getting married again. pic.twitter.com/adz7rceNxj
— joebuddenclips/fanpage (@Chatnigga101) August 6, 2025 @Chatnigga101
Ya know ... with Cardi now dating NFL star Stefon Diggs and all. 👀
Travis Kelce These Are My Dating Dealbreakers ... X-Rated Throwback Clip!!!
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift? If this old clip of his dating dealbreakers is any clue, these two have long been going at it like rabbits!
Check it out -- Travis told fellow guest Ramona Singer on "Watch What Happens Live" back in 2016 that if a girl’s not in bed with him by the end of the third date, he’s pretty much out.
Travis' comments left Ramona in shock, so he explained himself -- saying if a girl didn’t want to get intimate, he’d think twice ... especially after spoiling her with top-tier dates the first two times. In his mind, date three was the perfect setup for the grand finale.
Tia Mowry Dishes on Dating Apps, Shares Tea
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Tia Mowry's on the dating scene, so naturally, she's weighing in on the new women's-only Tea app, which promises to help ladies spot red flags in men.
We caught up with Tia on Tuesday, and she’s all in on the app -- telling us it's a rock solid tool to protect women, and with a friend already using it, she’s seen the horror stories firsthand -- plus, some familiar male faces popping up, including a few celebs!
Catch our clip, because Tia’s got the scoop -- she says when you're in your 20s, you need all the, ahem, "tea" you can get about the dating world!
'Stranger Things' Finn Wolfhard Why I'm Choosing To Stay Single!!!
Finn Wolfhard's seriously pondering how he’ll navigate life after "Stranger Things" -- and the burning question on his mind? Whether or not he’s ready to let fans in on his relationship status.
The actor opened up about this turning point in his life ... saying he’s been working non-stop, so not having a committed partner just kinda happened -- like it was a subconscious decision.
Finn elaborated to Variety, saying with the crazy pace of work, travel, and everything else, he just doesn’t have the time to focus on dating right now.
Jennifer Aniston Love In The Big Apple With My New Boo!!!
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Jennifer Aniston’s new boo, Jim Curtis, may have been rocking a bit of a limp ... but that didn’t stop him from keeping the date night vibe strong with his famous girlfriend!
Check out the pics and vid -- Jim, a hypnotherapist and life coach -- was spotted with a cane in hand as he and Jennifer strolled to their NYC hotel after a three-hour dinner in the West Village on Monday.
The pair initially played it cool by arriving at the hotel separately -- Jen rolled in with her buddy Jason Bateman ... while Jim made his entrance solo.
Dave Bautista Kisses Mystery Woman During Dinner Date
Seems Dave Bautista's found love again ... as the former WWE Superstar was spotted planting a kiss on a brunette during a dinner date this week.
Dave hit up the San Vicente Bungalows in West Hollywood with the gal ... and while her identity is not yet known -- it's clear Bautista's got some romantic feelings for her.
He was seen not only locking lips with her, but also placing his hand on her lower back as they strolled into the eatery.
How Connor McCaffery Went From Playing To Coaching Basketball
Caitlin Clark's earned herself plenty of supporters over the course of her career in collegiate and professional basketball -- and it looks like her boyfriend Connor McCaffery's one of her biggest fans!
The WNBA star and the assistant coach have been together ever since 2023 ... although he'd already made a name for himself in the sports world.
We're going to check out the background of the former college athlete and see what the Indiana Fever's point guard has had to say about her relationship.
Connor's A Former College Basketball Player
Clark's not the only one with experience on the court, as her boyfriend formerly played guard for the University of Iowa team.
The former college athlete picked up several distinctions for his work on and off the court, and he was a five-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, according to Hawkeye Sports.
And it turns out basketball runs in McCaffery's family, because his father Fran worked as a coach for much of his life.
The senior McCaffery coached at the University of Iowa for 15 years ... and he switched over to working at his alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania, in 2025.
McCaffery Works As An Assistant Coach
McCaffery graduated from the University of Iowa in 2023, and he subsequently started his professional career as a team assistant for the Indiana Pacers ... and just in case you forgot, Clark plays for the Indiana Fever.
McCaffery remained with the team for one season before he began following in his father's footsteps, taking on an assistant coaching position at Butler University in September 2024.
Butler's head coach, Thad Matta, issued a statement at the time to speak about hiring McCaffery, and expressed he was "excited for the impact" the new assistant coach would have on the school's team, according to Fox News.
Clark shared her reaction to her boyfriend's new venture on her Instagram Story, writing she was "so happy" for her partner.
Caitlin And Connor Started Dating In 2023
Clark and McCaffery went Instagram official with their relationship in August 2023, when she posted a photo featuring the assistant coach on her account, according to Us Weekly.
The assistant coach posted on his own Instagram Story after his girlfriend became the leading scorer in the NCAA women's basketball history the following April, writing he was "so proud" of his partner's achievement.
Clark celebrated McCaffery's birthday in July 2024 with photos of him on her Instagram, and she quipped he might finally be able to "find a way to outshoot me" in her post's caption.
The assistant coach responded to his girlfriend's message in the comments, claiming he would "keep letting you win those shooting contests."