All About Julian Edelman's Daughter Lily

Former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman added a new title to his repertoire in 2016: dad.

In November 2016, the retired footballer had a daughter, Lily, with Swedish model Ella Rose.

Now Lily is 8 years old and has a close relationship with her father. For her seventh birthday in November 2023, Edelman wrote a sweet note to Lily on X (formerly Twitter).

“My bug Lily turns 7 today,” he wrote. “Watching you grow into a goofy, kind, loving, compassionate person has been the joy of my life. I love you girls, happy birthday!”

From going to soccer games to Taylor Swift concerts with her dad, here’s everything you need to know about Julian Edelman’s daughter, Lily.

She was born in November 2016

Julian Edelman with his newborn daughter Lily in December 2023.

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Edelman and Rose welcomed their first child together, Lily, on November 30, 2016. The former athlete introduced his baby girl to the world a week later with a sweet Instagram post, along with a photo of himself cradling the newborn.

“my biggest #wcw of all time happy to welcome new squirrel in the tree my baby girl Lily #proud,” he wrote in the caption.

Edelman prioritizes time with his daughter above all else

Julian Edelman and his daughter Lily.

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When Lily was born, Edelman was still playing for the Patriots, meaning he had a very busy schedule. Although now retired, Edelman still struggles to balance his career with his daughter’s — but his little girl always comes first, he told The ultimate life in July 2019

“Fatherhood is such a big challenge, especially with [Ella’s] profession and my profession can give my daughter the time and energy she wants and needs,” he said.

He added that balancing the two was a “fine line,” but he did his best.

“You have your craft and you’re working to be the best you can be, something you’ve been working on your whole life since you were 8 years old, and then all of a sudden your priorities change,” Edelman told the outlet.

He continued: “You no longer live for yourself, now you live for your little girl. That’s how my parents lived for me, so that’s all I really know.”

Edelman is cautious about bringing a possible stepmother into Lily’s life

Julian Edelman with his daughter Lily.

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While Edelman is open to dating, he said The ultimate life that he would need someone special to introduce her to Lily – and his daughter’s approval was paramount.

“It’s a little different now that I have a little girl. “When I go out and meet a nice young lady, I can’t help but think about myself,” he said. “I have to think [Lily]well that one is tricky. But I go out and [she 100% needs to be stepmom material]. If he can’t mess with Lil, then he can’t mess with me.”

Lily was by Edelman’s side in important moments of his career

Julian Edelman celebrates with his daughter Lily at the end of Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019.

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Lily was just 2 years old when the Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams in the 2019 Super Bowl, but she was there to support her dad on the big day. After their win, Edelman held up his daughter, who was dressed in Patriots gear, complete with a red tutu.

Lily also attended numerous Patriots games while her father was with the team, and the father-daughter duo continued to attend games even after he retired in 2021.

Lily is a fan of Taylor Swift

Julian Edelman and his daughter Lily celebrate Pesach in April 2024.

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Edelman is the ultimate woman’s dad, and for him that means attending Taylor Swift concerts with his daughter. In February 2024, Edelman shared an episode of Mythical Kitchen’s Last meals that he even wears a special accessory that Lily made for him in honor of the singer.

“What do you think this is?” Edelman asked chef Josh Scherer, pointing to his wrist. “This is my best friend’s bracelet from my daughter.”

He added: “We went to a concert, she made me a little bracelet, so I have to wear it.”

She is her godmother Selling Sunset star Emma Hernan

Emma Hernan with her goddaughter Lily Edelman on her 5th birthday in November 2021.

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Lily’s godmother is none other than Selling SunsetEmma Hernan, who joined the show in September 2021. Hernan is close to Lily’s mom, they often go on vacation and celebrate holidays together like Easter.

Hernan was by Rose’s side when she gave birth to Lily and has been a support throughout the girl’s life since then. In honor of Lily’s 5th birthday in 2021, Hernan wrote her a sweet message on Instagram along with photos from her birthday party.

“I remember holding you the first night you were born!” she wrote a carousel of pictures. “I am so happy to be your fairy godmother and watch you grow into the smart, beautiful, fun loving little girl you have become!! I promise to always be there for you when you need me and love you forever!!”

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