Who Is Kirk Cousins' Wife? All About Julie Hampton Cousins

Kirk Cousins ​​has been married to his wife Julie Hampton Cousins ​​since 2014.

“Time flies when you’re having fun!” the Atlanta Falcons quarterback wrote on Instagram in honor of the couple’s 10th wedding anniversary in June 2024.

Kirk, who has played in the NFL since 2012, met Julie through a mutual family friend that same year, according to The Washington Post. 18 months later, he proposed to her on the balcony of the Capitol building, and they married the following year.

The couple has two children: son Cooper, who was born in 2017, and son Turner, who arrived in 2019. They also have a beloved dog named Abe.

Kirk is a big name in football, having been nominated for four Pro Bowls during his career. Julie often shows her support on Instagram, but off the field the two enjoy quality time with their sons.

Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​and wife Julie welcome son Cooper

Kirk and Julie are also busy running their charity, the Julie & Kirk Cousins ​​Foundation — and they bought a golf course together in 2022. Animal lovers adopted numerous dogs.

So who is Kirk Cousins’ wife? Here’s everything you need to know about Julie Hampton Cousins.

She is from Georgia

Kirk Cousins ​​poses with his wife Julie Hampton and their son.

Julie Cousins ​​Instagram

While her husband was born in Illinois and went to high school in Michigan, Julie was born and raised in Alpharetta, Georgia to Sue and Michael Hampton in 1989. She has two older brothers: Scott and Steve.

Julie stayed in the state for college, studying at the University of Georgia in Athens, a few hours away from her hometown.

She met Kirk in 2012

Kirk Cousins ​​​​and Julie Hampton smiling.

Julie Cousins ​​Instagram

According to The Washington PostJulie first met Kirk through a mutual family friend in 2012.

About a year and a half later, in November 2013, Kirk he announced via Twitter that he proposed to Julie and she accepted. Because of his friendship with Michigan Congressman Bill Huizenga, he was able to pop the question on the balcony of the Speaker of the House’s office in the Capitol building.

“I was extremely nervous,” Kirk told the paper. “On the way down driving the car, as we were approaching the Capitol building, I was holding her hand and she said, ‘Why are your hands cold and sweaty?’ I said, ‘I don’t know,’ but I knew it was because I was super nervous.” He kept the proposal a surprise, telling her they were going on a tour of the Capitol building.

She married Kirk in 2014

Kirk Cousins ​​and Julie Hampton on their wedding day.

Julie Cousins ​​Instagram

A few months after their engagement, Julie and Kirk tied the knot on June 28, 2014, in Atlanta.

According to USA TodayKirk wears his wedding ring on the court: “My wife was thrilled. She loved it and, honestly, after I started wearing it and realized how glad my wife was that I was, I realized, you know, I think it’s a good thing for promoting marriage,” he told the newspaper.

She has two sons with Kirk

Kirk Cousins ​​and Julie Hampton pose with their sons Cooper and Turner.

Julie Cousins ​​Instagram

In March 2017, Julie announced on Instagram that she was expecting her first child with Kirk. That September, the Washington Commanders—Kirk’s team at the time—announced the birth of their son, Cooper Twitter.

Baby on the way for Redskins Quarterback Kirk Cousins

The NFL star shared the news that their family will be expanding next year, with an announcement photo on baby Cooper’s Twitter account, he holds a sign that reads, “Mommy and Daddy are going to get me a brother.”

In March 2019, Kirk announced the birth of their second son, Turner, on Instagram. “Welcome to the world, little friend,” Kirk wrote in the caption. “Mommy and baby are great and Cooper is already loving his new role as big brother!”

In July 2023, Kirk and Julie spoke to PEOPLE about their sons’ interest in football.

“I don’t think they understand it yet, but every year they take another step towards actually playing a part of it, which has been fun for me,” the dad-of-two said, adding that he “set a goal to play long enough before I’m retiring so my guys can really remember it and enjoy being a part of it.”

Julie said the boys “want to watch the game now. They care about the score” and noted that she and Kirk “look forward to many more years of being able to continue with us and share that passion with us.”

She is a dog lover

Julie Hampton smiling with her dog.

Julie Cousins ​​Instagram

Julie and Kirk have a Labradoodle named Abe, who they adopted when he was 5 months old. According to the Minnesota Vikings website, they first adopted a rescue dog named Bentley, but had to rehome him due to aggression toward their son Cooper.

“I walked in the front door … and he immediately barked at me because he didn’t know who I was. He was already being protective,” Kirk said of Abe when the couple first adopted him. “Now we’re on good terms. He lets me know if I haven’t petted him for a while or if he needs some love.”

Over the years, the couple adopted several more dogs. “We tried all different breeds and sizes and had fun with it. But we still couldn’t agree on which type we both liked,” said Julie. “I still think one day [Kirk] he will get the one he chooses, when we have more capacity to have more. But Abe is great.”

He runs a charity with Kirk

Kirk Cousins ​​(L) and Julie Hampton attend the 8th Annual NFL Honors.

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With her husband, Julie runs the Julie & Kirk Cousins ​​Foundation. The charity works with a number of other organisations, including Bethany Christian Services, Boys and Girls Clubs of America and Justice Mission International.

“Julie and I are passionate about generosity and using what we’ve been given to make an impact on the world around us,” Kirk wrote on the charity’s website. “We’re grateful for the privilege of playing in the NFL, but we also believe we have a responsibility to manage what we’ve been given well and be generous with it.”

She and Kirk own a golf course

Kirk Cousins ​​​​and Julie Hampton smiling.

Julie Cousins ​​Instagram

In 2022, Julie and Kirk purchased a golf course in Saugatuck, Michigan. “Our family recently purchased Clearbrook Golf Course from our friends and longtime owners, Jim and Candy Jeltem,” the husband and wife began their statement via Holland Sentinel.

“We want to invest in this great community, and we see this purchase as an opportunity to do just that, keeping alive a golf course that has been around since 1926,” the statement continued.

She appeared in a commercial with Kirk

Kirk Cousins ​​(8) kisses his wife Julie Cousins.

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Although Julie is not in the public eye to the extent that her husband is, she did participate in the commercial alongside him. Their older son, Cooper, and their dog, Abe, are also featured.

In a commercial for bed manufacturer Sleep Number, Kirk does the narration, but Julie is seen using the Sleep Number technology.

She and Kirk moved to Atlanta

In March 2024, multiple reports from ESPN and other media outlets revealed that Kirk had been traded to the Atlanta Falcons, which meant that their family would be moving to Georgia—Julia’s home state.

Julie announced the news in a post on her Instagram Stories on March 11 that showed their sons playing musical instruments while the family packed their bags.

“Packing to head south…great time to play some instruments,” she wrote, adding, “Atlanta here we come!”

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