Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 6, 2025 · Sports

Colin Kaepernick's Secret Marriage Revealed: A Decade-Long Union with Nessa Diab

Nessa Diab and Colin Kaepernick are seen together at this year's Met Gala in New York

SHOCKING TWIST IN COLIN KAEPERNICK'S PERSONAL LIFE!

In a stunning revelation that has left fans and media outlets alike buzzing, former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick's personal life has been exposed in all its glory. For years, rumors have swirled about the quarterback's relationship status, but it seems he's been keeping his biggest secret under wraps.

According to sources close to the couple, Colin Kaepernick is actually married - and not just any wife, but TV personality Nessa Diab! The news has left many wondering how this bombshell went unreported for so long. But don't worry, we've got the scoop on the couple's whirlwind romance that spans over a decade.

Kaepernick kneeled during the national anthem in 2016 to protest racial inequality

It all started in 2013 when Kaepernick led his team, the San Francisco 49ers, to the Super Bowl. Little did anyone know, he was secretly falling for Diab, who has been working as an entertainment journalist and TV host since 2007. The two first met around that time, but their relationship didn't gain much attention until a decade later.

Fast forward to 2022, when Nessa Diab dropped a bombshell on Instagram: she was now a mom! That's right; Colin Kaepernick had welcomed his baby with Diab just a few weeks prior. The proud parents took to social media to share the news, and fans were overjoyed for the couple.

But things got even juicier when TMZ reached out to Nessa Diab for confirmation on their relationship status. In an interview with the publication, Diab set the record straight: "Colin and I have been married for years." Yep, you read that right - YEARS!

The bombshell comes after a recent video posted by Diab on Instagram, where she addressed all the gossipmongers out there who couldn't seem to get it right. In her sassy tone, Diab shot down rumors of being just Colin's girlfriend or roommate: "I'm his wife." Period.

When asked about their marriage, Diab told TMZ that they've been keeping a low profile for years, but their love story is far from boring. The couple has faced its fair share of challenges, including the backlash Kaepernick received from the NFL after he took a knee during the national anthem in 2016 to protest racial injustice.

But despite all the drama, Colin and Nessa have come out on top - stronger than ever. They've been spotted together at high-profile events like the Met Gala and have been proudly showcasing their relationship for years.

So there you have it, folks! Colin Kaepernick is married, and his wife is none other than Nessa Diab. While many fans might be surprised by this revelation, one thing's certain: the couple's love story is a true fairy tale come true.

Colin Kaepernick's career has been no less eventful. After being drafted in 2011, he started 58 games for the San Francisco 49ers and even led them to the Super Bowl in 2013. However, his time with the team came to an end after he began kneeling during the national anthem in protest of racial injustice.

The decision sparked a firestorm of controversy within the NFL, leading many to speculate that Kaepernick was being blackballed by league officials. In 2020, Colin filed a grievance against the NFL, alleging collusion and even reached a settlement with his former employer in 2019.

Recently, Kaepernick received an incredible honor when Orange, New Jersey declared June 24th 'Colin Kaepernick Day' to celebrate his dedication to social justice and equality.

Now that the cat's out of the bag, it seems Colin Kaepernick is living his best life - and he's got Nessa by his side.