In a ceremony in which Bill Belichick, one of the greatest coaches in NFL history, was under the spotlight for something else other than football, it happened on the night of the 14th Annual NFL Honors. He was not there for coaching, but because of his relationship with Jordon Hudson, ex-cheerleader, and a 48-year age gap between them.
Snoop Dogg’s Roast Sparks Reactions
Being the host of the evening, Snoop Dogg was at it with his on-cue humor and did not even wait to whisper behind the backs of a few of the bigwigs in the room. Following the roasting of some of the NFL big guns, he played Belichick and Hudson in the middle, broaching a joke that sent ripples among the audience.
“I’ve been a football fan for a long, long time,” Snoop Dogg began. “I mean, I remember back when the Cowboys were good. I remember back when the Chiefs were bad. And I remember … What was it? Bill Belichick’s girlfriend wasn’t even born yet.”
The audience roared with laughter and gasps. Cameras captured Hudson’s reaction instantly—her jaw dropped, and her eyes widened in shocked amusement. Meanwhile, Belichick, who is usually stoic on the sidelines, could only chuckle and smile at the joke. The moment was punctuated by the sight of Raiders star Maxx Crosby fighting to contain his laughter, hands covering his mouth.
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A Relationship Under the Spotlight
Belichick and Hudson have been in the news for their considerable age gap. The six-time Super Bowl-winning coach is 72, while Hudson is reportedly in her early 20s. She had earlier been known for cheerleading and pageantry. The romance has come to be public post his separation from the long-time girlfriend Linda Holliday.
Although under close scrutiny, both have been seen enjoying themselves. They often grace the pages of high-profile events and travel to destinations all around the globe. The two keep much about their relationship to themselves, but times like the NFL Honors will not be overlooked.
Social media takes a roasting bite into the duo
The internet was beside themselves with laughter at the joke from Snoop Dogg. Fans immediately flooded social media networks such as X (formerly Twitter) with reactions, memes, and commentary about Belichick’s relationship.
Some people laughed hard at it, while others felt like it was getting too harsh.
Said another user, “Snoop really went THERE. Belichick took it like a champ, though.” Another commented, “I don’t know what’s funnier—Snoop’s joke or Jordon Hudson’s reaction.
However, some fans came to the defense of the couple, saying that their relationship is their personal business. “People need to stop obsessing over their age gap. If they’re happy, let them be,” one tweet read.
Belichick’s Unfazed Response
Whereas Hudson’s response seemed a bit shocked, Belichick’s composed demeanor suggested that he wasn’t rattled. The longtime Patriots coach has been under media scrutiny for decades and knows how to take things in stride.
Ultimately, the moment at the NFL Honors was just another reminder that while Belichick may no longer be coaching on the sidelines, he’ll never be far from the headlines. Whether it’s for football or his personal life, people will always have something to say—but in true Belichick fashion, he’ll just keep moving forward.
