Joe Burrow in a date night with his Girlfriend, Olivia to watch a football match

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Joe Burrow’s Girlfriend, Olivia, Is Mistaken for His Wife: Are They Engaged? What About Rumors Of Olivia’s Cancer?

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been dating his long-time girlfriend, Olivia Holzmacher, since college. Although they have yet to get married, she is often mistaken for his wife.

Amid anticipation of their wedding, there’ve been rumors that Burrow and his girlfriend broke up. However, no confirmed reports are out.

Jopesh, an Iowa native, comes from a lineage of athletes dating back to his paternal grandparents. Also, his father, Jim Burrow, has forty years of experience in football as a player and coach.

Under his father’s guidance, Joe began training at five and joined youth football leagues. While at Athens High School, the quarterback recorded 11,416 passing yards with 157 passing touchdowns and rushed for 2,067 yards with 27 rushing touchdowns.

From 2015 to 2017, the 2019 Heisman Trophy winner played collegiate football at Ohio State and then transferred to LSU (2018-19).

The LSU Tigers have hosted many football players like Garrett Nussmeier, Justin Jefferson, Ja’Marr Chase, Jamal Adams, and, Malik Nabers, among others.

Burrow became the 1st overall pick of the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2020 NFL draft, which also saw draftees like CeeDee Lamb, Chase Young, Jalen Hurts, Joshua Kelley, and La’Mical Perine.

Since then, he’s been playing for the team alongside Zack Moss, Orlando Brown Jr., Sam Hubbard, and Sheldon Rankins, among others.

Joe Burrow’s Girlfriend, Olivia, Has Two Sisters: One Sister Is a Doctor

Olivia was born on April 27, 1997, and raised by her parents in Cincinnati, Ohio, alongside her two sisters, Meghan and Brittany Holzmacher. Her older sister made an IG post on her 21st birthday in April 2018.

Olivia’s mother, Susan Holzmacher, has a private Instagram account and occasionally appears on her daughter’s page. However, her father has no social media presence and minimal information available.

Olivia with her sisters posing for a picture before her boyfriend's game
Olivia with her sisters supporting her boyfriend during his games (Source: Instagram)

Additionally, her sister, Meghan Holzmacher, has followed her parent’s path and distanced herself from social media. Although she is available on Instagram with a private account and X, she hardly posts anything on the platform.

Meghan has pursued her career in medicine and graduated from Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in 2022. She and her partner, Paul Horning, are doctors by profession.

On the other hand, Olivia’s sister, Brittany Holzmacher, is highly active on social media and regularly posts about her life. She is the dog mom of a French bulldog named Bentley. 

What Does Olivia Do for a Living?

Olivia is 21 years old and works as a Senior Process Specialist and analyst at The Kroger Company, one of the largest retailers in the USA. 

After graduating from Mason High School in 2015, she enrolled at Ohio State University and completed her studies in 2019, majoring in Data Analytics and Social Sciences.

In addition, she indulges in social work and has volunteered for Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati for almost three years.

Relationship Timeline Of Joe Burrow And His Girlfriend, Olivia

The couple’s love story started in college- they met and subsequently began dating while at Ohio State University. They soon formed a close bond and continued their relationship in private till 2017.

After 2017, they started making public appearances as a couple, beginning with an Instagram post of them on the OSU football field. 

Joe Burrow with his Girlfriend, Olivia posing for a selfie in front of his house.
Joe Burrow with his Girlfriend, Olivia, posing for a selfie (Source: Instagram)

Following the years, Olivia started supporting her boyfriend and appearing during his games. She had his back before he began his professional career, and they celebrated together when Joe was selected for the 2020 NFL Draft.

While Joe, with his exceptional talent, is gaining more popularity each day, the couple stands strong together and is seen celebrating each achievement together.

The 2021 NFL Comeback Player of the Year has been in a long-term relationship with his girlfriend. They are often seen together, leading many fans to mistake her for his wife.

Is Joe Burrow Engaged to His Girlfriend, Olivia?

Joe Burrow, despite being in a relationship since their college days, the couple is not engaged yet. Also, there is no official confirmation from either party regarding their engagement rumors. 

Joe Burrow and his Girlfriend, Olivia attending a friend's marriage with a matching black outfit
Joe Burrow and his Girlfriend, Olivia, attending a friend’s marriage (Source: Instagram)

However, there is a rumor that their engagement may have started after the couple posted a picture on Instagram of Olivia with a diamond ring. Many fans have discussed their engagement and the ring in their picture.

Is Joe Burrow’s Girlfriend, Olivia, Diagnosed with Cancer?

Olivia has not disclosed any information about her cancer, and there is no confirmation of the diagnosis from the couple.

Truth Behind Joe And Olivia’s Break Up Rumor

In summer of 2024, rumors began to swirl alleging Joe and Olivia’s break up. Various posts on X and numerous online article began to surface stating that the duo called quits to their relationship and the NFL star was seeing OnlyFans model known as Babydoll.

Moreover, some fans poured their theories in Reddit threads with instances of the player frequently featuring his girlfriend in the past but was seen attending weddings of his friends alone recently.

Despite circulating talks on his split from Olivia, Joe has yet to make a comment.

Some hopeful fans state that Burrow and his partner are still dating but have reduced PDAs.

The duo still follow each other on Instagram. In February 2024, Olivia shared an IG carousel posts featuring her January follies, where she seemingly was on a vacation and one of the posts featuring her NFL star boyfriend.

Brief Overview On Burrow’s NFL Career

After being the 1st overall pick of the Bengals in the 2020 NFL draft, he played 10 games in his rookie season recording 2,688 passing yards and 13 touchdowns, before undergoing knee surgery in December that year.

Then, in the 2021-22 season, Burrow saw his first-ever AFC Championship victory to advance to the Super Bowl LVI- they defeated the Kansas City Chiefs featuring players like Patrick Mahomes, Chad Henne, Tyreek Hill, Creed Humphrey, and Nick Bolton.

However, at the Super Bowl LVI, they faced a 23-20 defeat to the LA Rams with the roster list including Matthew Stafford, Odell Beckham Jr., Cooper Kupp, Greg Gaines, and Jalen Ramsey.

Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow was their 1st overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow was their 1st overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft (Source: Instagram)

In the following season (2022-23 season), the Bengals won the AFC Divisional Playoffs against the Buffalo Bills which had players like Josh Allen and James Cook. They went head-to-head against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship but lost.

The City Chiefs under head coach Andy Ried and coaching staffs, Eric Bieniemy, and David Girardi, would eventually win the Super Bowl LVII over the Philadephia Eagles, where Jalen Hurts, and Haason Reddick played.

Through four seasons in the NFL (2020-23), Joe Burrow passed 14,083 yards for 97 touchdowns.

People Also Ask

Where did Joe Burrow go for college?

Burrow attended Ohio State University and earned a degree in consumer and family financial services. He completed his masters in Liberal Arts from Lousiana State University.

What nationality is Joe Burrow?

Born in Ames, Iowa, Joe is an American by nationality.

What is Joe Burrow’s age?

Joseph Lee Burrow was born on December 10, 1996, making him 27 years old.

How tall is NFL QB Joe Burrow?

Burrow stands 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) tall, and weighs around 215 lbs (98 Kg).

Is Joe Burrow the oldest sibling?

The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback is the youngest child of Robin and Jimmy Burrow. He has two older brothers, Jamie and Dan.

What is Joe Burrow’s salary?

On September 7, 2023, the Begals signed Joe on a five-year $275 million contract extension, offering $55 million annual salary. His salary for the 2024-25 season is $10 million along with $8 million signing bonus & $11 million option bonus.

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