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Professional wrestler Stuart "Syko Stu" Smith became the subject of intense attention in August 2025 when a video of his beatdown at the hands of Raja Jackson went viral on social media.

The wrestling figure's appearance at an event for KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy in Los Angeles turned into a nightmare when Raja, a pro MMA fighter, pummeled the Army veteran into apparent unconsciousness in front of the crowd.

We're going to take a look at how the competitor entered the world of professional wrestling and how he started a period of recovery after the violent incident.

Smith served in the U.S. Army, and he began wrestling in 2009, starting his career just six months after leaving the service.

The wrestler spoke about his decision to turn to the sport in a promotional video for Knokx Pro, expressing he "needed something to focus on" when he returned to civilian life.

Smith also described himself as having dealt with post-traumatic stress disorder, and he said wrestling helped him "adjust" to life outside the armed forces.

He said being in front of a crowd didn't give him "as much anxiety and aggression" as he had expected.

Smith and Jackson's first interaction at the event took place prior to the official start of the wrestling match ... the wrestler was seen smashing a beer can into Raja's head on a live stream, although they appeared to mend their differences shortly afterward.

The MMA fighter entered the ring in the middle of Smith's subsequent match, picked up the wrestler, and body-slammed him on the mat, after which he punched Smith multiple times in the head.

Several other wrestlers entered the ring to pull Jackson off Stu, who appeared unconscious during and after the beatdown.

Wrestling reporter Sean Ross later claimed the pair had planned out Jackson's entry into the ring ... although the MMA fighter apparently went way over the line with his punches.

Smith was taken to a hospital after the violent incident, and Ross reported Smith suffered "serious injuries" during the beatdown.

Wrestler Douglas Malo -- one of the individuals who pulled Jackson off Smith -- told USA Today the competitor had several broken bones in his face, as well as missing teeth.

The wrestler's brother Andrew posted on Facebook two days after the event that Stu was "conscious and able to talk" ... although he was facing a lengthy recovery.

Raja Jackson followed in the footsteps of his father, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, as he's made a name for himself for his actions in the ring.

The thing is, the MMA fighter's son's appearance at a wrestling event put on by KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy in Los Angeles in August 2025 instantly became infamous, as he repeatedly punched unconscious wrestler Syko Stu in the ring.

We're going to take a look into Raja's background and see how his actions resulted in a huge public backlash.

Raja decided he wanted to follow his father into the MMA world in his early adulthood, and his first amateur bout took place in 2021, according to Sherdog.

The athlete won his first fight, and he went on to come out on top in his second and third amateur matchups in 2022.

Raja began competing in professional fights in 2023, and he'd racked up one win and one loss by the time he encountered Syko Stu in the wrestling ring.

Raja's built up 30,000 followers on his Instagram account, where he's shared various photos documenting his journey in MMA.

Jackson and Syko Stu were first seen interacting prior to the official start of the wrestling event, when Stu slammed a beer can into the MMA fighter's head ... after which they appeared to sort things out before the match.

However, Raja, who live-streamed much of the event, later entered the ring, picked up the wrestler in the middle of the match and body-slammed him ... then punched him a bunch of times in a row, as Stu laid motionless on the mat.

Multiple wrestlers jumped into the ring to pull Jackson off of the unconscious Syko Stu ... and Raja was dragged out of the venue.

Wrestling reporter Sean Ross later claimed the pair's altercation had been planned ... though the punches were apparently unscripted. Syko Stu was later hospitalized, and a GoFundMe was set up for his recovery.

Raja's beatdown of Syko Stu went viral on social media, and it was met with plenty of reactions, many of which were loudly negative.

The MMA fighter's father, Rampage, posted a message about the incident on his X account and said his son "had no business" being involved in a wrestling match. Rampage also said he didn't "condone my son’s actions AT ALL!"

KnokX Pro Wrestling Academy issued a statement of their own, describing the incident as an "irresponsible act of violence" and described Raja's actions as "reprehensible."

Giannis Antetokounmpo's had lots of support from teammates and coaches throughout his time in the NBA ... but we're thinking his biggest fan has to be his wife, Mariah Riddlesprigger.

The Milwaukee Bucks star and his spouse have been together since their early adulthood, and they've become partners in both their personal and professional lives.

Here's a look at the background of the professional basketball player's spouse, with whom he shares four kids.

Mariah's originally from Fresno, California, and she attended Rice University in Texas, where she played on the women's volleyball squad for four years.

Mariah graduated from the institution in 2014 with degrees in sports management and sociology, according to her LinkedIn.

And it turns out Giannis isn't the only one who's got experience working within the NBA ... Mariah interned with the organization's Summer League for two consecutive years.

The professional basketball player's spouse also interned in the Philadelphia 76ers' Basketball Operations department after graduating from Rice.

So get this ... Mariah's love story with Giannis almost didn't happen, as she apparently wasn't interested in the basketball player when they first met!

Giannis spoke about his initial encounter with his now-wife during a 2025 livestream with IShowSpeed, and recalled seeing Mariah at a Summer League game when he was just 21 years old.

Giannis claimed she "kind of rejected me" after he asked a friend to get her number for him, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Giannis described himself as "kind of shy back then" and said he "had no game" when he first tried connecting with Mariah.

Mariah and Giannis eventually began dating, and they made their relationship Instagram official in December 2016.

The pair dated for four years before they started a family with the birth of their first child, Liam Charles, in 2020.

The couple welcomed a son named Maverick in 2021, and their first daughter, Eva, was born in 2023.

Mariah and Giannis got married in his native Greece in 2024 ... and they expanded their family the following year when Mariah gave birth to a baby girl named Aria!

Mariah's taken an active role in the Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation, which her husband's family launched in 2022.

Mariah has helped organize various drives and events for the organization. She told People she was happy to be able to work with the charity, as she "struggled personally" with her role as a WAG of an NBA star in previous years.

Mariah said she'd developed "so much drive to figure out how I can help other people" since taking an active role.

Anthony Davis' wife Marlen Davis might spend most of her time behind the scenes ... but she's still a major part of the Dallas Mavericks star's life.

The athlete's spouse has been there for several of his biggest moments ... including the night when they made their union official.

Here's a look at how the professional basketball player and his partner started a family together ... and tied the knot at a lavish wedding ceremony.

Anthony made his relationship known to his fans in February 2020, when he brought Marlen to the Vanity Fair Oscars Afterparty.

The thing is, his romance with Marlen actually started a few years prior to then -- because they started a family with the birth of their daughter Nala in 2017.

The pair's eldest child has accompanied her father during various interviews ever since her birth, and he brought her to the 2021 premiere of "Space Jam: A New Legacy," in which he voiced a character. Talk about a baller daddy-daughter date!

Oh, and both Marlen and Nala were featured in a video shared after the Los Angeles Lakers won the 2020 NBA Championship, and the athlete's wife shared she was "extremely happy" about the win.

Marlen and Anthony expanded their family further following Nala's birth, and the athlete confirmed he was looking to welcome another child in 2021.

Marlen subsequently gave birth to a son, whose name hasn't been publicly revealed, and he apparently arrived between the pair's September 2021 wedding -- we'll get to that in just a minute.

The professional athlete confirmed his wife had given birth to a third child -- a baby boy -- in a September 2022 interview with Spectrum News.

By the way, Marlen's got the initials NAD -- likely for Nala -- JAD, and KAD in her Instagram bio ... hey, any hint's better than no hint at all!

Anthony and Marlen decided to make things official when they held a wedding ceremony at the Beverly Hills Hotel in California in September 2021.

The affair ended up being pretty star-studded, as celebs like Adele, Rich Paul and Anthony's then-teammate LeBron James were in attendance for the ceremony.

Anthony also showed off a bit of showmanship at the event, as he serenaded his wife with a cover of Dru Hill's "Never Make a Promise" during one of their dances.

Luka Doncic has earned himself a massive NBA fan base -- but we're thinking his biggest fan has to be his future wife Anamaria Goltes!

And it turns out the athlete's been close to his fiancée for way longer than most would expect, as they first met before they'd even hit their teenage years.

We're taking a look at the professional background of Luka's partner, as well as how she ended up starting a family with her future spouse.

Goltes studied at the University of Ljubljana's School of Economics and Business in her native Slovenia, and she continued her studies after moving to Dallas, according to Sports Illustrated.

She eventually began a career as a model, and she kicked off her career by signing on to become an ambassador for Lisca Lingerie in 2017.

The athlete's fiancée's gone on to appear in various campaigns, and she was featured on the cover of Cosmopolitan Slovenia in 2019.

Goltes has also made a name for herself through her social media presence, and she regularly shares updates about her home life with the athlete on her Instagram and TikTok accounts.

So it turns out Doncic and Goltes go way, way, back, and their first meeting took place before they'd even reached their teenage years, according to the New York Post.

The model made the revelation about her personal life as part of an Instagram Q&A session in 2020, and she recalled hanging out with her now-husband for the first time "when we were 12 years old at the seaside in Croatia."

The pair's connection stayed strong after their initial encounter, and the professional basketball player popped the big question to his now-fiancée on a trip to their native Slovenia in July 2023.

Oh, and Luka proposed on July 7, which looks like it might have been a nod to his usual jersey number, 77!

Doncic's proposal wasn't the only big thing to happen for the couple in 2023 ... because their daughter Gabriela was born that same year!

Although it's unclear exactly what date the couple's child was born, Doncic and Goltes shared the news about her arrival in December 2023, when they shared photos of their baby girl on their respective Instagram accounts.

While Goltes usually keeps her daughter's face obscured in her social media posts, she's still shared several photos featuring her child on Instagram ever since her arrival.

Kylie Kelce's way more than just one of the WAGs -- wives and girlfriends, in case you didn't know -- as she's accomplished plenty on her own over the course of her relationship with her husband Jason Kelce.

The former athlete's wife has gone from matching with the NFL star on a dating app to starting a family and establishing a smash-hit podcast -- all within a decade.

We're going to check out how she made a name for herself through her media career ... and see how she ended up being associated with Taylor Swift.

Kylie was raised in Narberth, a suburb of Pennsylvania, and she attended nearby Cabrini College, from which she graduated with a degree in communications in 2017.

And Jason's not the only one with a history in athletics in his family, because his wife played field hockey for four seasons while attending college.

Her career with the sport didn't end after she left Cabrini, either, as she went on to become a field hockey coach for her former high school.

Kylie spoke about working with high school-level athletes in an interview with People and expressed she was happy to be able to lead "a wide range of athletes" through her coaching position.

Kylie eventually began a career as a podcaster, and she launched her own podcast, "Not Gonna Lie," in December 2024.

The podcast proved to be a hit with listeners, and it shot to the number one spot on both Spotify and Apple Music following its debut.

She's also established herself as a philanthropist, and she's helped organize an annual event for the Eagles Autism Foundation since 2022.

The podcaster and her husband helped raise over $1 million for the foundation at an event in New Jersey in June 2025, according to the Eagles' official website.

Kylie and Jason's love story's a pretty modern one -- they met through Tinder, and they made their relationship Instagram official in 2015.

The pair dated for two years before the former NFL star popped the big question, and they tied the knot in Philadelphia in April 2018.

Kylie and Jason started their family the following October, when the podcaster gave birth to a baby girl named Wyatt.

The philanthropist's family only grew from there, as she subsequently welcomed another three daughters named Elliotte, Bennett, and Finnley.

Just in case you've been in hibernation for a few years ... Kylie's brother-in-law is Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who's been dating Taylor ever since 2023.

Swift showed some love to Kylie after the philanthropist gave birth to Finnley, as she liked an Instagram post commemorating the baby girl's arrival.

Malik Beasley's had quite the experience in the NBA, as he's gone from playing in some of the highest-profile basketball games to dealing with legal probes into his behavior off-court.

The professional hoops star made a name for himself for bringing serious talent to several teams in the league, as well as for his 2020 arrest and subsequent gambling probe.

We're going to check out how the shooting guard carved out a space for himself in the league -- and had to deal with some troubling matters in between games.

Beasley received several offers to play college ball when he was in high school, according to Sports Illustrated, and he eventually signed on to join Florida State's team.

The athlete only spent a single season with the Seminoles before he was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 2016, and he remained with the organization for four years.

Beasley bounced around from team to team after he left the Nuggets, and he joined the rosters of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz and Milwaukee Bucks, among others.

The professional basketball player eventually ended up with the Detroit Pistons, signing with the organization in July 2024.

Beasley found himself in hot water back in 2020, when he was arrested after authorities said he'd pointed a gun at a family who'd stopped their vehicle in front of his house in Plymouth, Minnesota.

Officials later found marijuana and a stolen gun at his residence after obtaining a warrant to search the athlete's property.

Beasley eventually pleaded guilty to one felony count of threats of violence, and he claimed he "was not in my right mind" when the incident occurred and wanted to "humbly apologize for my actions."

He was sentenced to 120 days in prison, and he was ultimately released in August 2021 after serving just 78 days.

Beasley became the subject of an investigation into allegations of gambling, which were related to both NBA games and prop bets, in June 2025, according to ESPN.

A gambling industry source spoke to the outlet and claimed heavy betting activity centered on the athlete's statistics by at least one major U.S.-based sportsbook, beginning in January 2024.

However, Beasley's attorneys Steve Haney and Mike Schachter stated they were able to clear the athlete of wrongdoing after having extensive contact with the Eastern District of New York regarding the gambling probe.

Caitlin Clark's earned herself plenty of attention as the superstar face of the WNBA ... but, unfortunately, not all of that attention has been positive.

The professional basketball player had to deal with a stalker, Michael Lewis, from late 2024 to early 2025, and he was eventually sent to prison for his extensive harassment of the athlete.

We're going to take a look at how Clark's stalker found himself behind bars after exhibiting troubling behavior centered on the Indiana Fever.

Lewis was living in Denton, Texas, when he began trying to get in contact with Clark, sending her over 800 messages, many of which contained threatening and sexually-charged content, between December 2024 and January 2025, according to The Athletic.

Caitlin's stalker was also recorded as having driven all the way from Denton to Indianapolis.

Lewis reportedly drove past the Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where the Indiana Fever play their home games, on several occasions after reaching Indianapolis.

Police reportedly discovered Lewis had bought tickets to a women’s basketball game at Butler University, which Clark was set to attend.

Lewis' actions didn't go unnoticed by the authorities, and he was actually questioned by FBI agents in January 2025, when they found him at an Indy hotel.

The athlete's stalker downplayed his actions and messages to Clark, and claimed he was simply in "an imaginary relationship," and added his connection with her didn't "involve any threats."

Lewis told the agents he was in Indianapolis for vacation, and he allowed the agents to search his room to make sure he didn't have any weapons with him.

The agents warned him to stop posting about Clark, and they left after he agreed to be more judicious about his online activity.

Lewis didn't stay out of the authorities' sight for long, as he was arrested and charged with stalking, just a few days after his visit with the FBI agents.

We obtained court documents which showed Clark had been rattled by her stalker's behavior, and she was said to have changed her public appearance schedule out of concern for her personal safety.

Lewis' appearance in court was particularly troubling, as he described himself as "guilty as charged" just after sitting down, and he told the judge to "throw me the book" before complaining about not receiving medication for unspecified issues related to his mental health.

Jalen Hurts has racked up his fair share of achievements during his time with the Philadelphia Eagles ... and we think he's ranking marrying his longtime partner Bry Burrows pretty high on that list!

The thing is, the quarterback and his spouse had actually met well before he started his NFL career ... all the way back in college, to be exact.

We're going to check out what the pro football player's wife has accomplished in her own life and see how she ended up married to the athlete.

Bry holds multiple degrees, and she double majored in Spanish and political science at the University of Alabama, from which she initially graduated in 2017.

She ended up sticking around Tuscaloosa, and later earned her MBA from Alabama's Manderson School of Business.

Her hard work at school ended up paying off, too, because she started working for tech giant IBM before she'd even finished her master's degree.

Bry filled multiple roles at the company, and she eventually began dealing with IBM's artificial intelligence-focused ventures.

Burrows' time at the University of Alabama was a game changer for another reason -- it's where she actually met Jalen for the first time!

And it's worth mentioning the NFL superstar spent three seasons with the Crimson Tide before transferring to the University of Oklahoma for his senior year.

The pair remained close for years before Bry was spotted at one of her now-husband's games in 2023, and at the time, he told Essence he knew his partner was the one for him "a long time ago."

While the athlete admitted they weren't married yet, he referred to himself as "spoken for" when speaking about his relationship.

Hurts eventually decided to take his relationship with Burrows to the next level, and he proposed to her in September 2024.

And if you weren't convinced about their romance by now ... he referred to her as his "rock" at a press conference just before the 2025 Super Bowl, according to Essence.

Bry and Jalen held a private wedding ceremony later in the year, and then tied the knot for the second time with a big multi-day June event in Napa Valley.

Olivia Culpo's done plenty to make a name for herself -- like being named Miss Universe in 2012 -- and then, on top of that, she married Christian McCaffrey, one of the NFL's biggest stars!

The model and the NFL baller have been together since 2019, and they've gone from being spotted together on vacation to sharing updates about their family life with their fans.

We're going to take a look into the background of the beauty queen and see how she ended up married to the San Francisco 49ers standout.

Olivia's originally from Rhode Island, and she began competing in beauty pageants at a young age, as she won the Miss Rhode Island competition in 2012.

The model's pageant career continued after her first win, and she was named Miss USA shortly after her win in her home state.

Olivia represented the United States at the Miss Universe competition in 2012, and she went three for three, taking home the top prize at the event.

She's remained associated with the Miss Universe competition in the years since her victory, and she served as one of the event's cohosts from 2022 to 2024.

Olivia's worked as a model in the years since her crowning as Miss Universe 2012, and she was featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue from 2018 to 2020.

She's also embarked on a career as an actress, and she made her debut in the 2014 film "The Other Woman."

The model went on to appear in films like "I Feel Pretty" and "Reprisal," and she appeared in several episodes of the musical drama series "Paradise City."

Olivia's made moves into reality programming, and she signed on to host the Netflix cooking series "Next Gen Chef" in August 2025.

Olivia was first linked to Christian in 2019, and dating rumors about the two really began to swirl after they were spotted holding hands on vacation in Mexico.

The model was formerly in a relationship with Nick Jonas, and she was later connected to another NFL star, Danny Amendola, and Zedd.

She eventually moved on with Christian, and they made their relationship Instagram official in November 2019.

The pair have been pretty open about their romance since they were first linked, and she's become a fixture at the running back's games over the past few years.

Olivia and Christian took things between them to the next level in April 2023, when the running back proposed to his now-wife.

The model and the athlete said their vows the following year during a wedding ceremony held  at a church in Rhode Island.

Olivia revealed she was planning on starting a family in March 2025, when she shared an Instagram post to show off her baby bump.

Trevor Lawrence has earned himself some longtime supporters over the course of his time in the NFL ... although we're thinking his wife Marissa's been there longer than all the rest!

Get this ... the athlete and his spouse have actually been together ever since grade school -- yeah, you read that right -- and she's stuck around to see him move from college football to the Jacksonville Jaguars' star quarterback.

We're going to take a look into the background of the pro football player's wife, and see how they stuck it out together over the course of several years before starting a family.

So Marissa and Trevor go way, way, back, as they first met each other in fifth grade, according to Us Weekly.

The quarterback took his time in starting a relationship with his now-wife, though, and recalled they only started "dating seriously in 10th grade."

The couple later attended the same high school in their hometown of Cartersville, Georgia, and they even went to prom with each other.

Marissa and Trevor ended up going to separate colleges -- she went to Anderson University, he headed off to Clemson -- but they managed to stay together despite being physically apart.

Marissa played soccer over the course of her college career, although her time on Anderson's team was cut short after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

She shared a lengthy message on her Instagram account in November 2020 to speak about the end of her athletic career, and wrote she "couldn’t be more thankful" for the experiences she had playing for Anderson.

Marissa eventually joined an event planning company based in Jacksonville, Florida, and she  works as an event designer.

The athlete's wife made an announcement about the start of her career as an event designer on Instagram, saying she was "so excited for this new step & chasing my dreams."

Although Marissa's soccer career didn't make it out of the pandemic, her relationship with Trevor did -- and they got engaged in July 2020.

The athlete actually proposed at Clemson University's football stadium, where he starred as the QB for 3 years.

Marissa and Trevor made things official with their 2021 wedding ceremony at a church in Bluffton, South Carolina.

Kyle and Kristin Juszczyk have been together for most of his career in the NFL ... but he's not the only one who's made strides with the league!

The designer made a name for herself by creating eye-catching clothing featuring league team logos, and her work has been worn by several high-profile celebs at various games.

We're going to check out how the athlete's wife went from contemplating a career in real estate to carving out a space for herself in the fashion world.

Kristin's originally from Long Island, New York, and she began studying both fashion and business at the University of Rhode Island in 2012.

She transferred to Towson University in 2014, and graduated with a degree in business administration in 2016.

Although Kristin works as a designer now, she'd actually planned on being a realtor, and she obtained a real estate license in Maryland in her earlier years.

However, she eventually changed her mind and decided to focus on her interests in the fashion world after contemplating receiving another real estate license on the West Coast, according to Niners Nation.

Kristin started getting widespread attention for her work in fashion during the 2024-2024 NFL season, when she started creating custom clothing to wear to her husband's games.

The designer showed off much of her work on her Instagram account, and celebs like Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes were later spotted wearing her work.

Kristin eventually launched a brand, Off Season, and she scored a contract to become an official licensee of the NFL, meaning she can use the league's logos in her work.

She spoke about her efforts to get her designs to football fans in an interview with People and stated she was "so passionate" about finding a space in the market for her work.

Kristin and Kyle were first linked back in 2015, when she shared a photo featuring the fullback, who was playing for the Baltimore Ravens at the time, on her Instagram account.

The athlete and the designer dated for two years before Kyle proposed to her at a beach in May 2017.

Kristin and Kyle waited until July 2019 to tie the knot, and they held their wedding ceremony in upstate New York.

Saquon Barkley's been through plenty of changes in his career, and he's lucky enough to have had his future wife, Anna Congdon, by his side the whole time.

The professional football player and the social media figure have actually been together ever since their college days, and she's supported him throughout his tenure in the NFL.

We're going to check out the background of the NFL star's fiancée and see how they went from college sweethearts to starting a family of four.

Congdon's a Pennsylvania native, and she decided to stay close to home when picking out a college, as she attended Pennsylvania State University.

The choice to attend the institution proved to be pretty fortunate, as she ended up meeting Barkley, who also went to Penn State.

The two actually went to a fraternity formal together way back in 2016, and she shared a photo from the event on her Instagram account at the time.

Congdon was also supportive of her fiancé's decision to return to Penn State and complete his degree in 2022 -- he actually stated she "pushed me to accomplish it," according to the New York Giants' official website.

The social media personality and the professional athlete started their family in 2018, when she gave birth to their first daughter Jada Clare.

The pair waited for four years before they expanded their family when Congdon and Barkley welcomed their son, Saquon Jr.

Congdon hasn't exactly been too shy about letting her fans into her life as a mother, as she's shared several photos and videos featuring her children through social media over the past few years.

And Barkley's been open about his fondness for his fiancée's parenting skills, as he described her as "an amazing mom" in an interview shared on the Giants' official website.

If the family bit wasn't enough to make you believe Anna and Saquon were serious about each other, then get this -- they're engaged!

The quarterback revealed he'd popped the big question to his now-fiancée in February 2025 ... although he actually did the deed way back in 2024, according to People.

And it gets better ... because Barkley actually admitted to proposing to his future wife made him more nervous than preparing for the 2025 Super Bowl -- and his team won, by the way.

Olivia Ponton's received plenty of attention over the past few years ... and not all of it's been for her work in the fashion world!

The model's public profile really took off after she started a career as an influencer, and her work's taken her to some interesting places -- like the residence of an NFL player, which we'll get to in a little while.

We're going to take a look at how the social media personality shot to internet stardom right out of high school ... and ended up being linked to a star quarterback.

Ponton was raised down south in Naples, Florida, and spent much of her early life in the Sunshine State.

The influencer's life changed when she was just 17, after she took a trip to New York City and signed with Wilhelmina Models.

She's since appeared in campaigns for several high-profile brands, including SKIMS and Victoria's Secret PINK, among others.

Ponton was also featured in the 2022 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, and she told Grazia she "didn’t believe" her invitation to appear in the publication was real at first.

Ponton's career as an influencer kicked off after the start of COVID-19, when she started sharing videos on her TikTok account, mainly to deal with a slowed-down modeling schedule.

She described her sudden rise to fame as "a little hard to process" in her conversation with Grazia, and hey, anyone who racked up millions of followers in just a few years would probably say the same thing!

The social media personality's content ranges from videos about shopping and fitness to updates about her personal life, which has become the subject of intense speculation from sports fans ... which we'll talk about in just a minute.

Ponton's also done a bit of work for the big screen, as she made a cameo in the 2024 romantic drama film "It Ends With Us."

Ponton's connection to NFL star Joe Burrow was revealed in a seriously unexpected way back in December 2024 -- because she called the cops after his house was burglarized!

And if you weren't scratching your head about the situation already, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office stated the model was actually an employee of the quarterback ... it's a little confusing, we know.

The rumors about their connection naturally began to swirl after that, and she refused to answer any questions regarding the athlete after being caught by the paparazzi in May 2025.

Melania Trump's idea of sending a letter to Vladimir Putin about the experience of Ukrainian children during the ongoing war didn't exactly go over well with much of the American public -- including John F. Kennedy's grandson, Jack Schlossberg.

Schlossberg released a video mocking the First Lady for her actions -- although his ridicule wasn't exactly his first time talking politics, as he's made a name for himself for discussing political matters online.

We're going to take a look into the background of the former president's grandson and see how he went from attending prominent schools and living abroad to finding an audience on social media.

Jack's the only son of Caroline Kennedy and her husband, Edwin Schlossberg. Caroline is the daughter of the 35th president and his wife, Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Caroline and Edwin also have a pair of daughters, Rose and Tatiana.

Jack's parentage means he's connected to other prominent members of the Kennedy extended family, including U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his first cousin once removed.

Jack is not a fan of his cousin's work in Washington, D.C. ... he's been pretty open about his disapproval of the politician's policies and priorities. He described his relative as an "embarrassment" in an Instagram video he shared in 2023.

Jack attended Yale University, where he wrote for various campus publications and studied Japanese history before graduating in 2015.

And you gotta imagine the degree helped him out a bit ... because his mother was the United States Ambassador to Japan from 2013 until 2017, and he lived and worked in the country for a little while, too!

Jack eventually returned to the United States, and he began attending Harvard Law in 2017 and Harvard Business School in 2018 for a dual degree. Oh, and just in case you didn't know, there's actually a bunch of buildings and a street on campus named after his grandfather -- some place for him to end up, huh?

He graduated from the institution in 2022 and took the New York State Bar Exam -- which he passed on his first try -- the following year.

Jack's been pretty active in politics over the course of his life -- he is part of the Kennedy family, after all -- and he worked as a page for former Massachusetts Senator John Kerry before becoming a Senate intern in 2011.

He appeared at the Democratic National Convention in 2020 and 2024, where he gave speeches endorsing former President Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris, respectively.

The 2024 election season proved to be a big one for Jack, as he was named the political correspondent for Vogue.

Everyone knows the public profile of a football star's partner tends to rise alongside the player's ... and Kayla Nicole's no exception!

The media figure's rise to stardom occurred during her time with Travis Kelce, with whom she maintained an on-off relationship for several years.

We're going to see how the influencer carved out a space for herself in the world of pop culture ... and check out what she's said about her ex's relationship with Taylor Swift.

Nicole's well-trained for maintaining a career in front of the camera -- because she graduated from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California with a degree in journalism in 2018.

The influencer's been associated with various outlets over the course of her career, and she's hosted interviews for sources like ESPN and Barstool Sports.

She started her own podcast, "The Pre-Game With Kayla Nicole," in April 2025, and she's also founded a wellness brand called Tribe Therepē.

And if all that wasn't enough for you ... she's also worked as a brand ambassador, and she's partnered with companies like Revolve and Savage X Fenty.

Nicole's relationship with Kelce began all the way back in the 2010s, and she shared a now-deleted Instagram Story to let her followers know she made the first move and slid into his DMs.

The pair officially began dating in 2017 and remained together until their first split in 2020 ... the football player denied he'd cheated on Twitter (X) at the time.

Nicole and Kelce eventually reconciled, and he referred to her as "my girlfriend" and described her as "the absolute best" in a Q&A session with Chiney Ogwumike in December 2020.

The podcaster and the professional football player broke up for the second and final time in May 2022, putting an end to their love story.

Unless you've been living under a rock for the past few years, you know Kelce eventually moved on with Taylor Swift, becoming one of the biggest power couples out there right now.

And get this -- Nicole actually has some pretty fond feelings for the singer, who she described as "very talented" on a 2025 episode of "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test," according to Sports Illustrated.

The podcaster even went so far as to say she "really" liked her ex-boyfriend's partner while speaking about their relationship.