No, Bill Belichick is not currently married. The eight-time Super Bowl champion was married once, to Debby Clarke, from 1977 until their divorce in 2006. Since then he has had two long, public relationships: Linda Holliday (2007 to 2023) and, more recently, Jordon Hudson. Reports in 2025 that he and Hudson were engaged have never been confirmed by the couple, and other reports said he had no plans to remarry.
Bill Belichick quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | William Stephen Belichick |
| Born | April 16, 1952, Nashville, Tennessee (age 74 in 2026) |
| Parents | Steve Belichick and Jeannette (née Munn) Belichick |
| Education | Annapolis High School; Phillips Academy (postgraduate year); Wesleyan University, BA in economics (1975) |
| Marital status | Divorced (married Debby Clarke 1977, divorced 2006) |
| Children | Amanda, Stephen and Brian |
| Current role | Head football coach, University of North Carolina (hired December 2024) |
| Super Bowl titles | 8 total: 6 as Patriots head coach, 2 as Giants defensive coordinator |
Bill Belichick’s marriage to Debby Clarke
Belichick married Debby Clarke in 1977, early in his NFL coaching career. They had known each other since their school days in Annapolis, Maryland. The marriage lasted almost three decades, through his years as a New York Giants assistant, his time as head coach of the Cleveland Browns and the first Patriots championships. The couple divorced in 2006. Neither has publicly discussed the reasons, and there is no reason to speculate about them here.
His children
Belichick and Clarke have three children, and all three went into coaching. Amanda Belichick is head coach of women’s lacrosse at Holy Cross. Stephen Belichick, the eldest son, coached on his father’s Patriots staff, spent time as defensive coordinator at the University of Washington, and joined his father at North Carolina as defensive coordinator. Brian Belichick, the youngest, also worked on the Patriots staff and is now an assistant coach at UNC.
Was Bill Belichick married to Linda Holliday?
No. Belichick and Linda Holliday dated for about 16 years, starting in 2007, but they never married. Holliday was a regular presence at Patriots events and was involved with the Bill Belichick Foundation. Their split was reported in June 2023, months before Belichick and the Patriots parted ways.
Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson
Belichick’s current partner is Jordon Hudson, a former competitive cheerleader. The two have said they met on a flight to Palm Beach, and they began appearing together publicly around the time he was hired at North Carolina in December 2024. Their relationship drew wide media attention in 2025, partly because of their age difference and partly because of reports about Hudson’s involvement in his media and business dealings. Belichick has publicly called claims that she has a significant role in the UNC football program “ridiculous.”
In May 2025, several outlets reported that the couple were engaged. Neither Belichick nor Hudson confirmed it, and in September 2025 a Us Weekly report cited sources saying Belichick did not intend to remarry. As of this update, there is no confirmed engagement or marriage.
Early life and education
Belichick was born in Nashville and raised in Annapolis, Maryland, where his father, Steve Belichick, was an assistant football coach and scout at the U.S. Naval Academy. He grew up breaking down game film with his father, which shaped his detail-focused approach. He graduated from Annapolis High School in 1970, spent a postgraduate year at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, and earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Wesleyan University in 1975.
Coaching career
From $25 a week to the Giants
Belichick started in 1975 as an assistant with the Baltimore Colts, famously earning $25 a week. He moved on to the Detroit Lions (1976 to 1977) and the Denver Broncos (1978), then joined the New York Giants in 1979. He became the Giants’ defensive coordinator in 1985 under Bill Parcells, and the team won Super Bowls XXI and XXV with him running the defense.
Cleveland Browns and the road back
His first head coaching job was with the Cleveland Browns from 1991 to 1995, where he went 36-44 with one playoff appearance (1994). He then rejoined Parcells, first with the Patriots in 1996 and then with the New York Jets.
The New England dynasty
The Patriots hired Belichick as head coach in 2000. Over 24 seasons he went 266-121 in the regular season and won six Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI and LIII), most of them with quarterback Tom Brady. He was named AP NFL Coach of the Year in 2003, 2007 and 2010. His tenure also included the 2007 Spygate penalty, which brought him a $500,000 fine, and the Deflategate controversy of 2014 to 2015. He and the Patriots parted ways on January 11, 2024.
North Carolina
On December 11, 2024, the University of North Carolina hired Belichick as head football coach, his first college job. His first season, 2025, ended with a 4-8 record. He finished his NFL career with 302 regular-season wins, third on the all-time list, plus 31 playoff wins. His eight Super Bowl rings are the most for any coach in NFL history.
Coaching tree
Belichick’s influence also shows in the coaches who worked under him and went on to lead teams of their own, including Bill O’Brien, Josh McDaniels and Mike Vrabel. Several of his former assistants have become NFL or college head coaches, and his emphasis on game planning for each opponent’s specific strengths is widely copied across the league.
Bill Belichick’s net worth
Published estimates generally put Belichick’s net worth somewhere around $60 million to $70 million. Treat that as an estimate, since his finances are private. The sources of his wealth are clearer:
- Patriots salary: more than two decades as one of the NFL’s highest-paid head coaches.
- UNC contract: reported at $10 million a year, with the first three years guaranteed.
- Media work: after leaving New England he took on television and podcast appearances during the 2024 season.
For comparison with another long-serving NFL head coach, see our look at Andy Reid’s net worth and career. If you follow the personal lives of sports figures, you may also like our profile of Danny Cipriani’s wife, Victoria Rose.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bill Belichick married now?
No. He has been divorced since 2006 and is not married. He is in a relationship with Jordon Hudson, and no engagement has been confirmed.
Who was Bill Belichick’s wife?
Debby Clarke. They married in 1977 and divorced in 2006, and they have three children: Amanda, Stephen and Brian.
Did Bill Belichick marry Linda Holliday?
No. They dated from 2007 until their split was reported in June 2023, but they never married.
How many Super Bowls has Bill Belichick won?
Eight: six as head coach of the New England Patriots and two as defensive coordinator of the New York Giants.
Where does Bill Belichick coach now?
He is head football coach at the University of North Carolina, where he was hired in December 2024.
