Recently, Aaron Rodgers surprised everyone when he revealed that he had secretly tied the knot earlier this year.
The big reveal came as fans sported the NFL star wearing a wedding band at a team event.
Upon making a surprising announcement, there was an uproar not just because of the mysterious bride, Brittani, but also because it reopened old wounds with his estranged brother, Jordan Rodgers, who was allegedly absent from the wedding as a form of resentment.
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Aaron Rodgers Announces His Marriage
On Saturday, June 7, Aaron Rodgers signed a new one-year contract to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The news was confirmed on social media, with the team posting a photo of Aaron. However, instead of celebrating the occasion, fans were more intrigued by the black band on his wedding ring finger, leading to speculations about a secret marriage between him and Brittani.
Responding to queries about the ring at a press conference, Aaron confirmed, “Yes, it’s a wedding ring.” He also revealed that the wedding had taken place several months ago.
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The NFL quarterback earlier sparked marriage rumors on May 2, when he stepped out for the 2025 Barnstable Brown Gala in Louisville, Kentucky, ahead of the Kentucky Derby and was spotted wearing a dark-colored band on his ring finger.
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Jordan Absent From Aaron Rodgers’ Wedding
In the wake of Aaron’s shocking revelation, a source has revealed that the 41-year-old’s brother, Jordan, and wife, JoJo Fletcher, didn’t attend the wedding ceremony.
“Jordan and JoJo didn’t go to the wedding and don’t even know anything really about Brittani. What they’ve heard is secondhand from his parents,” the insider told the Daily Mail.
They also shared the reason for their absence, stating, “They are still angry that Aaron didn’t go to their wedding. He didn’t want to be with his brother on the biggest day of his life, so why should they twist themselves up over this wedding?”
The source described their family as disjointed, adding that Jordan and JoJo were only getting information about the marriage from the internet.
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From what they heard, Brittani wasn’t with Aaron for his fame or money.
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The Controversial Family Dinner
Aaron Rodgers’ estrangement from his family has long been a topic of public intrigue.
The family feud first came to light during a family dinner in 2016 when Jordan introduced Fletcher to his oldest brother, Luke, and his parents, during an episode of “The Bachelorette.”
In that episode, Luke said, “It pains both of us, like, not to have that relationship [with Aaron] – we miss our brother.”
Aaron and his then-girlfriend’s absence from the family dinner was emphasized by two empty chairs sitting at the table with the rest of the family, including Luke’s girlfriend.
“I was quiet about it, because I thought the best way to do it was don’t talk about it publicly. And what did they do? They go on a bullsh-t show and leave two empty chairs,” he said per PEOPLE.
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Aaron Rodgers Spends Time With His Parents
Following the controversial episode, the tension between Aaron and his family intensified, with the NFL star even bringing his feud with his brother to social media.
Despite the dire circumstances, fans still believed a reconciliation was possible.
In late 2018, there was a glimmer of hope when Aaron indicated that he had spent time with his parents on his birthday.
“I was at home with my folks in town for my birthday. When I found out, I was as shocked as many of you were, I’m sure,” he said in an interview when asked about his reaction to the news of his team’s head coach getting fired.
While Aaron’s relationship with his parents seemed to have improved, his feud with Jordan persisted.
In 2022, reports revealed Aaron was absent from Jordan and JoJo’s wedding despite being invited to the ceremony.
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Aaron And Jordan Move Toward Reconciliation
Despite everything that happened, Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Rodgers took steps toward mending their relationship.
A source told PEOPLE that the brothers had “started talking a bit,” but there was still division between them.
“They’re just very different people with different outlooks. But they’re family and they know that,” the insider said.
In August 2022, Aaron opened up about the possibility of mending fences.
“I do believe in healing, and I believe in the possibility of reconciliation at some point. But, it’s a different journey for all of us, and to judge on the outside about what should be or what it should look like, or who’s wrong or who’s right, is just a game I’ve never wanted to play and still don’t want to play,” he said.
Sadly, the brothers have yet to fully reconcile, and with Jordan’s reported absence from Aaron’s wedding, there are indications that a reconciliation might be far-fetched.
