From Victoria Beckham to Taylor Swift: Iconic WAGs Through the Years
WAG culture: Where the athletes play, but their partners steal the spotlight.
Any partner of an athlete is technically a WAG, but some are so legendary that they become an inseparable part of WAG history—sometimes even after their relationships have ended.
We’re taking a nostalgic stroll through WAG history (yes, there will be more puns!) to revisit the most memorable names. Some of these figures may have faded into the past, while others have now surpassed their athletes in fame, but all of them have left a lasting impression.
This is your ultimate guide to WAGs over the years, from Victoria Beckham to Taylor Swift—covering the good, the bad, the controversial, and the ones you may have forgotten.
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When England’s beloved footballer David Beckham got together with Spice Girl Victoria Adams, it sparked a media frenzy that only intensified as their relationship flourished. The pair became the golden couple of the UK, often compared to royalty, their names forever etched in celebrity lore. Despite enduring intense media scrutiny, particularly with allegations surrounding David’s infidelity, Victoria and David have stayed together through thick and thin, raising four children and remaining at the forefront of fashion and sports.
A classic high school romance, Savannah James and LeBron James have been inseparable since meeting at a football game during their high school years in Ohio. Their relationship has spanned decades, with the couple celebrating 23 years together, including 11 years of marriage. Their three children—Bronny, Bryce, and Zhuri—are a testament to their enduring love. Savannah’s role as a supportive wife and mother of a rising NBA star further solidifies her status as an iconic WAG.
Elin Nordegren’s marriage to golfing legend Tiger Woods was once the epitome of a picture-perfect union until a shocking cheating scandal rocked the world in 2009. Despite the media storm and painful public divorce in 2010, Elin has moved on with her life. She found happiness with former NFL tight end Jordan Cameron, and the two have three children together. Despite their tumultuous past, Elin and Woods have found a peaceful co-parenting relationship, occasionally spotted together at their children’s events.
