Odell Beckham Jr. and Lauren Wood have split after almost four years together.
The breakup was confirmed in September 2023 when a source told PEOPLE that Kim Kardashian was “hanging out” with the Baltimore Ravens executive.
Beckham and Wood announced their relationship in November 2019, and then welcomed their son Zydn in February 2022.
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From becoming new parents to their surprise split, here’s a look at Odell Beckham Jr.’s relationship. and Lauren Wood.
November 5, 2019: Odell Beckham Jr. and Lauren Wood officially become Instagram
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After keeping their relationship on the down-low, Wood posted a compilation of their photos on Instagram in honor of Beckham Jr.’s 27th birthday. Although they first posted on Instagram as a couple on November 5, 2019, the pictures prove that they have been together for a long time.
December 29, 2019: Lauren Wood celebrates Odell Beckham Jr. with his mom
During the December 29, 2019 NFL game between the Cleveland Browns Beckham Jr. and the Cincinnati Bengals, Beckham passed the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the fifth time in his career.
In her Instagram post the next day celebrating her son’s achievement, Beckham Jr.’s mother, Heather Van Norman, revealed that she was sitting at the game with Wood when Beckham Jr. passed the turning point. Norman captioned the post “Celebrating 1000🧡#young👑”
February 9, 2020: Odell Beckham Jr. and Lauren Wood make their red carpet debut
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Wood and Beckham Jr. kicked off the new year by making their red carpet debut as a couple at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar party on February 9 in Beverly Hills, California. Wood stunned in an emerald green dress, complemented by Beckham Jr.’s all-white outfit.
March 14, 2020: Odell Beckham Jr. posts a birthday tribute to Lauren Wood
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Similar to Wood, Beckham Jr. posted a birthday tribute to her on March 14, 2020, including the same blurry photo she used for his birthday on November 5, 2019. It was the first time he shared a photo of her on his Instagram, writing, “It’s all about the person where you can be yourself.”
He added, “I think this world takes itself a little too seriously. Life is full of moments, happy or sad, but… what you choose to fill them with spirit… is up to you, thank you for being you. ..YUMI. ..happy birthday ❤️.”
November 10, 2020: Lauren Wood supports Odell Beckham Jr. during his ACL surgery
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When Beckham Jr. he plays, he plays hard, but just like other great athletes, unfortunately he suffered injuries along the way. The recent ACL surgery after the 2022 Super Bowl was the second time he underwent the procedure.
Before joining the Los Angeles Rams, Beckham Jr. tore the ACL in his left knee while playing for the Cleveland Browns during the 2020 season. Wood shared a photo with his mom on Nov. 10 after surgery, writing, “YA GIRLS GOTCHU 💕.” (Both operations were successful!)
January 16, 2021: Odell Beckham Jr. surprises Lauren Wood with a vacation
Beckham Jr. he keeps stopping at the Wood in the most romantic ways, and in January 2021 he included a private jet for a relaxing “day vacation” in Sedona, Arizona. The two flew high above the beautiful red rock and shared a video of their reactions to the breathtaking views.
November 5, 2021: Odell Beckham Jr. and Lauren Wood announce that they are expecting their first child
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In November 2021, Wood announced that she was pregnant by sharing a handful of photos from their maternity shoot. The collection of black-and-white photos show Wood hugging Beckham Jr. while gently holding her baby bump.
Wood captioned the carousel “🖤🧬👩🍼🌍ilyilyily”, while the athlete commented: “Can’t wait baby!”
Beckham Jr. he posted a pregnancy snap on his Instagram a month later, on Christmas Day, writing: “My present won’t be wrapped under the tree this year, but I can’t wait to meet you.”
January 13, 2022: Odell Beckham Jr. and Lauren Wood have a child’s birthday
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Wood and Beckham Jr. celebrated the arrival of their firstborn with a beautiful child on January 13, 2022. Dressed in white, the couple were all smiles as they posed for photos with family and friends. Those in attendance also filled their social networks with videos from the celebration, including the athlete’s mom, Heather, who has been his biggest supporter in everything he does.
February 13, 2022: Odell Beckham Jr. kisses Lauren Wood at the Super Bowl
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Odell Beckham Jr. and Lauren Wood. Kevin C. Cox/Getty
The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2022 Super Bowl on February 13, 2022, and the cutest photo was taken after Beckham Jr. was presented with the coveted Vince Lombardi trophy.
The wide receiver was pictured kissing Wood’s baby bump after the game, just days before their baby was born.
February 17, 2022: Odell Beckham Jr. and Lauren Wood welcomed their first child
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Just four days after the big game, Beckham Jr. and Wood’s baby, Zydn, was born on February 17, 2022. Paired with a photo of the new parents and their newborn snuggled together, the athlete wrote on Instagram: “BIGEST blessing I never made it here on earth in my life!”
“Lauren Wood, you changed my life forever and gave the best gift of all… EFFORTLESS!” added Beckham Jr. in the long title. “Your strength through this gives me the courage to carry on because now I know with you by my side and holding you, I can get through anything. I love you so much.”
May 25, 2022: Odell Beckham Jr. shares the first video with Zydn, his son with Lauren Wood
A little more than three months after Becham Jr. and Wood welcomed baby Zydna, Beckham posted a TikTok video montage highlighting his two biggest accomplishments of 2022 so far: winning the Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams and becoming a father — all in the same week.
Odell Jr. wrote, “I thought winning the Super Bowl would be the best moment of my life,” over a clip of himself celebrating a Super Bowl victory, followed by video clips of Odell Jr. who scribbles on baby Zydn introduced with the words “…and then you came.”
July 20, 2022: Odell Beckham Jr. and Lauren Wood attend the ESPY Awards with Zydna
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The couple brought their son Zydn to join them on the red carpet ahead of the 2022 EPSY Awards in Hollywood. The trio posed for a few photos as they walked the carpet, all coordinated in different black ensembles. Baby Zydn looked adorable in a tiny black and white tuxedo and a pair of sparkly black pumps.
November 5, 2022: Lauren Wood calls Odell Beckham Jr. to “your person” in the birthday tribute
In honor of his 30th birthday, Wood expressed her love for Beckham Jr. on Instagram.
“Lifelong 🤞happy birthday to my person @obj I love you!! YUMI ❤️🔥,” she captioned the carousel of cute pictures.
Beckham responded in the comments section – twice.
“MY BABY! My person … second time around Saturn with you,” he wrote before adding, “NOW!!!!!!!!”
March 13, 2023: Odell Beckham Jr. calls Lauren Wood a “dope mom”
Beckham Jr. marked Wood’s 30th birthday with a joint post from his and Zydn’s Instagram accounts. The athlete shared a photo of their family of three at Zydn’s first birthday party as well as cute photos of Wood with the baby boy.
“I just want to say happy birthday! It’s been crazy watching you become a junkie mom and really embrace everything that comes with it!” Beckham Jr. wrote in the description, using his son’s profile. “You are truly an amazing person, Z and I are forever grateful.”
September 19, 2023: Sources confirm Odell Beckham Jr. split. and Lauren Wood
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Lauren Wood, Odell Beckham Jr., Kim Kardashian.
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Multiple sources have confirmed to PEOPLE that the couple has split. One insider added that Beckham was “hanging out” with Kim Kardashian after the breakup.
October 15, 2024: Lauren Wood says she and Odell Beckham Jr. take over joint parenting “day by day”
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Lauren Wood and Zydn.
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With Beckham living in Miami and Wood in Arizona, the TV personality told PEOPLE that she and the NFL player “take care of their son, Zydn, day to day” together.
Wood added, “Odell’s life is pretty chaotic, and so is mine. We just roll with the punches. We can adapt. I feel like it makes our relationship stronger, despite the hidden emotions or wrongs we’ve done to each other that every relationship goes through.” It’s all part of the journey.”
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