Peyton Manning and Ashley Manning – Together Since 2001
College sweethearts! NFL superstar Peyton Manning met Ashley Thompson, a marketing grad, in 1994. They crossed paths thanks to Ashley’s parents’ next-door neighbor. They dated throughout their college years and even after Peyton entered the NFL draft. In 2001, they tied the knot on St. Patrick’s Day.
Ashley has been Peyton’s biggest cheerleader throughout his impressive career, even encouraging him to keep playing after a neck injury in 2011. They welcomed twins, a boy and a girl, in 2011, and the family now enjoys life in Denver, Colorado. While Peyton keeps his family life private, it’s clear their bond is strong.