Who is Kirk Cousins’ wife? Inside the life of Falcons QB’s longtime partner

Kirk Cousins has long insisted that football is not the only thing that defines him, and that outlook has shaped both his career and his personal life. As the veteran quarterback enters a new chapter with the Atlanta Falcons, the steady presence of his wife, Julie Hampton Cousins, remains central to his story.

Cousins, now with the Atlanta Falcons, has often spoken about how family grounds him amid the pressures of the NFL. One of the most visible signs of that commitment has been his decision to wear his wedding ring during games, a gesture he once described as a message of pride rather than routine. He has said he wanted people to feel excited about marriage, crediting his wife as a major source of support throughout his career.

The quarterback first rose to prominence during his years in Washington between 2012 and 2017, before signing a fully guaranteed three-year, $84 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings in 2018. More recently, he offered fans a glimpse into his life away from the field through Netflix’s Quarterback. The second season, due for release on July 8, follows Cousins after his move from Minnesota and his four-year deal with Atlanta, exploring the personal impact of that transition.

Who is Julie Hampton Cousins?

Julie Hampton Cousins grew up in Alpharetta, Georgia, away from the spotlight of professional sport. Raised by her parents, Sue and Michael Hampton, alongside her two older brothers, she later attended the University of Georgia. She met Cousins in 2012 through a mutual family friend, beginning a relationship that developed quietly.

Cousins proposed in November 2013 in Washington, recalling the nerves of the moment in an interview at the time. The couple married on June 28, 2014, in Atlanta, and have since built a family life that has followed Cousins’ NFL journey across multiple cities.

A former elementary school teacher, Julie now helps lead the Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation, which supports organisations including Boys and Girls Clubs of America and International Justice Mission. Together, the couple are raising their two sons, Cooper and Turner, while also overseeing charitable work and business interests, including the purchase of Clearbrook Golf Course in Michigan.

As Cousins begins his time in Atlanta, his off-field life continues to reflect the values he has spoken about for more than a decade. For him, success in the NFL has always been closely tied to the stability and partnership he shares with his wife.

Aasiya Nazir