Being married to an NFL superstar brings attention that goes far beyond the football field. Patrick Mahomes has won three Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs since becoming the starting quarterback in 2018.
Brittany Mahomes' Journey From Social Media Target to Confident Public Figure
Brittany Mahomes’ Journey From Social Media Target to Confident Public Figure (Screenshot Via Instagram/brittanylynne)
His wife, Brittany Mahomes, has been with him through it all, raising their two children while growing her own business ventures and public presence. But the spotlight has not always been easy, and she’s only recently learned how to handle it.
Brittany Mahomes’ Journey From Social Media Target to Confident Public Figure
Brittany has faced criticism for years over everything from her game-day celebrations to her political views. In January 2022, she went viral after popping a champagne bottle following a Chiefs playoff victory and spraying it into the crowd. Some fans called the celebration excessive, while others defended it as genuine excitement.
Her social media activity has drawn even more attention. In August 2024, she liked Instagram commentssupporting Donald Trump, including one reading “TRUMP-VANCE 2024.”
The backlash was immediate and intense, prompting Brittany to respond directly: “I mean honestly, to be a hater as an adult, you have to have some deep-rooted issues you refuse to heal from childhood.”
The pattern of public criticism stretches back years. In 2021, shetweeted that “refs are never in our favor” after a controversial Chiefs loss to the Buffalo Bills, drawing both support from fellow fans and mockery from opponents who saw it as complaining.
Refs are never in our favor
— Brittany Mahomes (@BrittanyLynne) October 11, 2021
Through all these moments, Brittany has evolved from someone who felt wounded by online attacks to someone who’s learned to dismiss them entirely.
During an appearance on the WHOOP podcast, she opened up about that transformation and credited her husband with helping her develop thicker skin.
How Patrick Mahomes Helped Brittany Build Resilience Against Critics
The turning point came through conversations with Patrick about handling public scrutiny. As a quarterback who faces criticism after every incomplete pass or interception, he’s developed strategies for blocking out noise that she initially lacked.
“Having him to help me get through it has helped a lot, because he is very good at managing those things and blocking people out,” Brittany explained on the podcast.
Patrick’s advice was simple. Focus on what truly matters and stop worrying about people who don’t want the best for you.
That shift changed how she views social media and the people behind the comments. “I think social media used to get me a lot, and now it’s just like honestly I don’t give a f— about what people have to say about me anymore,” shesaid.
Her words show a clear change in attitude. She’s not ignoring the criticism, but she is no longer letting it control how she feels or lives.
It reflects a challenge many NFL families face in the age of social media. Players’ spouses and partners often become public figures even if they never asked for that spotlight. They deal with constant opinions about how they look, act, or speak.
Some step back and avoid attention altogether. Others, like Brittany, decide to stay present and handle it their own way.
Her business ventures demonstrate that choice. She co-owns the Kansas City Current, a National Women’s Soccer League team, and maintains an active presence promoting women’s sports.
She’s also built a fitness brand and continues posting about her family life, refusing to hide despite knowing some people will criticize whatever she does.
The Chiefs are still in the hunt for another Super Bowl this season, so Brittany will keep showing up at games and drawing attention. Her recent podcast comments, though, show a new kind of confidence.
She seems at peace with who she is, no longer worrying about outside opinions. Like many public figures eventually learn, you can’t control what people say, but you can decide whether it matters.