Camille Kostek has been dating former American football tight end Robert James "Gronk" Gronkowski since the mid-2010s, and even though she feels blessed to have him, she is ready to say yes when he proposes. Here is all you need to know about the couple.
He famously dated NFL cheerleader Camille Kostek, with whom he is still in a relationship after eight years of knowing each other. Kostek is a former NFL cheerleader who joined the New England Patriots in 2013 and cheered for two seasons. She is also a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, former competitive tap dancer, television host, fashion designer, and film actress.
The model debuted in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue in 2018 as one of two models chosen from the magazine's first-ever open casting call. She appeared on the cover the following year, and in 2022, she made her fifth consecutive appearance in SI Swimsuit.
Rob Gronkowski and Camille Kostek at the 11th Annual NFL Honors on February 10, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
In 2020, Kostek was named a host of the revival of TBS' physical competition series "Wipeout," alongside John Cena and Nicole Byer. In 2021, she made her acting debut, starring alongside Ryan Reynolds as the bombshell in "Free Guy."
2013 - MEETING EACH OTHER
Kostek and Gronk's love story began in 2013 when they met at a Thanksgiving event. They were both making turkey baskets for charity when the football player asked another athlete to discretely give Kostek his phone number on a piece of paper.
Due to NFL rules, an NFL player was not allowed to date a New England Patriots cheerleader, making their connection difficult. However, she held on to his number until their friendship blossomed into romance. Kostek said of their relationship:
"He was my best friend before anything. I actually was a little bit shocked that I ended up falling for him because we just had so much fun just being like, best buds, and then one thing led to another."
2015 - THE COUPLE WENT PUBLIC
The couple kept a low-profile romance for the first two years, but the media linked them as a couple in September 2015, after Kostek was seen cheering for him in the stands during one of his games.
Although their engagement is not yet a matter to discuss, Kostek revealed that she already has a preferred ring.
They later became Instagram official as Kostek posted a sweet photo with her boyfriend on Instagram. "Friday night date night," she captioned the post.
2016 - RED CARPET DEBUT
Kostek and Gronk made their red carpet debut the following year as they walked down the Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports Awards with arms intertwined in July 2016.
The event also marked their public debut as a couple, and fans of both Kostek and Gronk couldn't be happier with the news.
2019 - KOSTEK AND GRONK SUPPORT EACH OTHER
The couple continued to show their love and commitment to each other as the years passed. In March 2019, after the football star announced his retirement from the field, Kostek talked about Gronk's decision to leave the sport he so loved. She said, as told by People:
"I would love to see him out there, but I am also respecting him taking this time for himself, healing up his body, and enjoying the time off."
Kostek landed her first Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover the same year, and her beau was supportive of the milestone. Gronk celebrated with her at South Beach Miami's Irma and Wall nightclub and partied the night away.
FEBRUARY 2021 - DISCUSSING THAT RING
Although their engagement is not yet a matter to discuss, Kostek revealed that she already has a preferred ring. "I do have one. I'm like a very simple, simple girl," she said.
The couple only had one ring in mind at that time – a Super Bowl ring, but she added, "I'm hoping that he's smart enough to ask my friends or my sisters."
FEBRUARY 2021 - NEW FAMILY ADDITION
In February 2021, Gronk and Kostek added a new member to their family. They adopted a puppy, Ralphie, to celebrate Gronk's Super Bowl win. Gronk said:
"After I won the Super Bowl, I said to myself during the season, I always wanted a French bulldog after seeing them around."
OCTOBER 2021 - HERE COMES THE ANNIVERSARY
Ahead of the eighth anniversary since the day the couple met, Gronk revealed that the couple celebrates the special day over Thanksgiving weekend every year.
Kostek further stated that she and Gronk already behave like they are married because they live, work, and travel together and are blessed to wake up next to each other every day.
APRIL 2022 - POSSIBILITY OF ENGAGEMENT
The power couple is not yet engaged, but after more than five years, it would not be out of the question for him to ask her to marry him. In April 2022, Kostek said:
"If he were to get down on one knee, I'd be excited. He's my best friend. I would spend the rest of my life with him. When the time is right it'll be."
Kostek further stated that she and Gronk already behave like they are married because they live, work, and travel together and are blessed to wake up next to each other every day.
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