Inside Camille Kostek's Experience as a High-Profile NFL Girlfriend

Camille Kostek Spills the Tea on Life as an NFL Girlfriend: "I Felt Like a Lesser-Than"

It's no secret that being in a relationship with an NFL player can be a wild ride, but Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Camille Kostek is giving us all the juiciest behind-the-scenes scoop. The 33-year-old beauty, who has been linked to former Patriots star Rob Gronkowski since 2013, recently opened up about the not-so-glamorous side of being an NFL girlfriend on Kristin Cavallari's podcast "Honestly Cavallari: The Headline Tour," as reported by thescholarlynote.com.

Kostek, who has walked the runway for SI Swimsuit multiple times and even earned the title of "Legend" last year, revealed that she was judged by other NFL wives for not being married to Gronkowski. Yes, you read that right – the pressure to be Mrs. Gronk is real! The model shared, "I felt like I was seen as a lesser-than girlfriend because I didn't have a ring on my finger... But you know what's so interesting about that? The woman who judged me the most is divorced!"

Gronkowski and Kostek did take a break from each other in 2017 before reuniting, but it seems like that time apart allowed Kostek to focus on her own passions. "In that year, I decided to audition for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, which was on my bucket list. I cared about pursuing the things that brought me joy," she explained.

And boy, did she ever! Since becoming a part of the SI Swimsuit family in 2018, Kostek has been featured on the magazine's cover and walked the runway for the brand multiple times. Her hard work paid off, earning her the esteemed title of "Legend" last year. Who wouldn't want to be named a legend?

But let's get back to the drama – Gronkowski himself is a four-time Super Bowl champion and one of the best tight ends in NFL history. The 36-year-old University of Arizona alumna has had an illustrious career, playing alongside Tom Brady on both the Patriots and Buccaneers. He even won Super Bowl LV with Brady on the Bucs in 2021!

So, what's life like for Camille Kostek, the woman behind the NFL superstar? Well, she's not just a pretty face – she's also a devoted partner to Gronkowski (even if they don't have kids together). The couple shares a adorable pup named Ralphie, who even got a special shoutout from Gronk on his girlfriend's birthday last month. "Happy Birthday to my Dancing Queen @camillekostek !! From your incredible kindness to your infectious energy, you light up every room you walk into babe!! You deserve the best, not just today but always. Love you to the moon and back! And the best Momma anyone could ask for to our loving boy @ralphiegronkowski!!"

It's clear that Kostek has found her own path and isn't letting societal expectations dictate her life. As she so eloquently put it, "There were so many things I was destined to want to do, and then I happened to date an athlete, and it was like, 'You are a WAG.'"

WAGs – or wives and girlfriends of athletes – often get a bad rep for being shallow and materialistic. But Kostek is proving that even the most glamorous and successful women can have their own passions and interests outside of their relationships.

Stay tuned for more updates on Camille Kostek's life, loves, and career in the world of sports – we're hooked!