Who is Kirk Cousins’ wife? Everything to know about Falcons QB’s partner Julie Hampton Cousins
Kirk Cousins’ wife Julie Hampton Cousins (Instagram) Kirk Cousins has never treated football as the only defining part of his life, and that balance has shaped the quarterback he is today. From early career pressure to headline contracts and a new chapter in Atlanta, his journey has been grounded by something deeply personal. For Cousins, commitment does not stop at the locker room door. It travels with him onto the field, stitched quietly into every snap he takes.That belief has been visible for years, sometimes in the smallest detail. Wearing his wedding ring during NFL games became a symbol of pride rather than habit. “My wife’s been a huge supporter to me, and I want people not to be afraid of marriage but to be excited about it,” he said after a team workout in 2016, according to USA Today. The gesture reflects how central family has been throughout his 13-year career.Cousins built his reputation in Washington between 2012 and 2017 before resetting the market with a three-year, $84 million deal with the Minnesota Vikings in 2018. The spotlight followed him again in 2023 when he opened his life to fans on Netflix’s Quarterback. Season 2, set to release July 8, picks up after his departure from Minnesota and his four-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons, revealing how change feels behind closed doors. Through every transition, his wife Julie has remained a steady presence.
Who is Julie Hampton Cousins?
Julie Hampton Cousins grew up far from NFL noise in Alpharetta, Georgia, where she was raised by her parents Sue and Michael alongside her two older brothers, Scott and Steve. She later attended the University of Georgia, building a life rooted in education and service. Her path crossed with Kirk’s in 2012 through a mutual family friend, according to The Washington Post, beginning a relationship that moved quietly but with intention.Kirk proposed in November 2013 in a moment filled with nerves and surprise. “I was extremely nervous,” he told the outlet. “On the way down driving the car, as we got close to the Capitol building, I was holding her hand and she goes, ‘Why are your hands cold and sweaty?’ I said, ‘I don’t know,’ but I knew it was because I was super nervous.” They married on June 28, 2014, in Atlanta.Julie, a former elementary school teacher, now helps lead the Julie & Kirk Cousins Foundation, supporting organizations like Boys and Girls Clubs of America and International Justice Mission. Together, they are raising two sons, Cooper and Turner, while managing philanthropy, family life, and even business ventures like purchasing Clearbrook Golf Course in Michigan. Their story shows how partnership can anchor success, even at football’s highest level.Also Read: Where is Brittani? Aaron Rodgers’ secretive wife fuels intrigue by skipping Steelers WAGs Christmas celebration
