American football icon and University of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders has publicly confirmed his relationship with actress Karrueche Tran, putting an end to months of swirling rumours. The 58-year-old sports legend and the 37-year-old entertainment star made their romance official over the festive period.
Social Media Launch Ends Speculation
Deion Sanders took to his Instagram story to share a cosy selfie with his new girlfriend, Karrueche Tran, as they enjoyed the holidays together. This marked the couple's official 'hard launch' after maintaining a notably low profile for several months. The confirmation came just days after the pair were seen cuddling on a staircase in a YouTube video posted by Sanders' son, Shilo, on December 27th.
In another video circulating on social media, Tran herself addressed their Christmas, stating: 'We had a great Christmas together. I got to spend some quality time with the Sanders family.' This public acknowledgement followed persistent speculation that began back in July, when Tran was spotted by Sanders' side in hospital prior to him undergoing bladder surgery.
A Relationship Pieced Together by Fans
While the couple remained officially silent, internet sleuths and fans had long suspected the romance. The rumour mill went into overdrive in September when Tran spoke to TMZ. When asked about Sanders, she called him a 'great person' and a 'great father,' praising his achievements. More tellingly, when questioned if she would date an older man, she smiled and replied, 'Absolutely! You know, men mature later than women so older is the way to go!'
For his part, Sanders had expertly dodged questions about the relationship. In a notable instance on the 'Say What Needs To Be Said' podcast, the two-time Super Bowl champion jokingly pretended his internet connection was failing before closing his laptop to avoid addressing the rumours directly.
Past Relationships for Both Stars
This new relationship marks a fresh chapter for both individuals, who have had high-profile romances in the past. Karrueche Tran's most famous previous relationship was with R&B singer Chris Brown, beginning in 2011. She has also briefly dated Migos rapper Quavo and was in a longer-term relationship with former NFL star Victor Cruz from 2017 to 2021.
Deion Sanders has been married twice—first to Carolyn Chambers, with whom he shares daughter Deiondra and son Deion Jr., and then to Pilar Biggers-Sanders, the mother of his children Shilo, Shedeur, and Shelomi. Following his divorce from Pilar, he was engaged to Tracey Edmonds, but the couple called off their engagement in 2023.
With the relationship now out in the open, fans of both the NFL legend and the actress will be watching closely as this new chapter between the 58-year-old coach and his 21-years-younger partner continues to unfold.
