Who is Kelly Stafford: Get to know wife of Rams QB Matthew

Kelly Stafford is cheering on her husband, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, in Super Bowl LVI. Get to know more about Stafford’s wife. 

In Super Bowl LVI, Kelly Stafford was seen cheering with her daughter as she watched her husband Matthew throw for his first touchdown in a Super Bowl.

It’s been quite the journey for the Staffords, who spent over 10 seasons in Detroit while Matthew Stafford was the quarterback of the Detroit Lions. But Kelly and Matthew knew each long before their Detroit days, connecting as college sweethearts at the University of Georgia.

Here’s more about Kelly Stafford as she supports Matthew and the Rams in the stands during Super Bowl LVI.

Kelly Stafford age

Kelly Stafford is 32 years old. She and Matthew Stafford married on April 4, 2015.

“Now look…over 10 years later…and still, each day, you remind me why you are so easy to love. Thank you for picking me to do life with,” Kelly wrote to her husband in an Instagram post commemorating their anniversary in 2018.

Kelly Stafford surgery

In 2019, Kelly underwent surgery for a significant brain tumor that was successfully removed. Initially, Kelly felt dizzy, and Matthew encouraged her to see a doctor about the issue. An MRI later revealed the frightening truth: Kelly was suffering from a brain tumor.

“The medical term was an acoustic neuroma or vestibular schwannoma,” she told ESPN. “They were going to open up my head and there was a 50 percent chance I would lose my hearing. There was a chance I’d lose facial function. It was all really scary.”

Last year, Kelly shared that remained “tumor-free” and she credits her husband for supporting her immensely throughout their challenging journey.

“I wouldn’t be here today, without him,” she told Good Morning America, noting that Matthew had a major role in detecting the cancer. “He was the one that really encouraged me to go get checked and fought with me through that entire battle.”

How many kids do Kelly and Matt Stafford have?

Matthew and his wife Kelly share four daughters: Sawyer and Chandler, who are nearly 5, Hunter, 3. Their youngest daughter is 1-year-old Tyler, who was born in June 2020.

Does Matthew Stafford have twins?

Matthew and Kelly’s two five-year-old daughters Sawyer and Chandler are identical twins.