Aaron Rodgers’ ex Mallory Edens has seemingly responded to the NFL quarterback’s recent comments about his previous relationships.
Edens, who was briefly linked to Rodgers, addressed the situation in an Instagram post on September 21 while promoting her upcoming film Charlie Harper. Although she did not mention Rodgers by name, her timing and wording appeared to reference his recent podcast appearance.
The response comes after Rodgers discussed several of his past relationships during a September 10 episode of Not Just Football with Cam Heyward. He also opened up about his wife, Brittani, and revealed that they first met in 2017.
Mallory Edens Appears to Respond to Aaron Rodgers
Edens took to Instagram while promoting Charlie Harper, a romance drama in which she is credited as a producer.
In the post, she joked about being on a press tour for the movie and referred to a film inspired by how emotionally affected she had been in the past. She then added a comment about there being “competing narratives”.
Edens did not directly identify Rodgers in the post. However, the timing came shortly after Rodgers publicly discussed his former relationships, leading entertainment outlets to interpret the message as a response to the quarterback.
Edens and Rodgers had previously been linked after being seen together at Milwaukee Bucks games and later attending an Ed Sheeran concert. Neither publicly confirmed the details of their reported relationship at the time.
What Did Aaron Rodgers Say About His Past Relationships?
Rodgers recently spoke candidly about his romantic history on Not Just Football.
During the September 10 episode, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback said he met his future wife, Brittani, in 2017. According to Rodgers, she was preparing to leave the United States for Europe at the time.
Rodgers said he regretted not asking her to stay or proposing to her then. He also said that meeting her affected his emotional availability during several relationships that followed.
Those relationships included high-profile romances with Danica Patrick and Shailene Woodley.
Rodgers and Danica Patrick
Rodgers and former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick began dating in 2018. Their relationship lasted roughly two years before ending in 2020.
Patrick later discussed the breakup publicly during a 2025 interview, describing the relationship as emotionally difficult from her perspective.
Rodgers subsequently disputed parts of Patrick’s account during his September 2026 podcast appearance. He said her description of their breakup did not match his recollection of what happened.
Rodgers and Shailene Woodley
Rodgers also addressed his former relationship with actress Shailene Woodley.
The couple became publicly linked in 2020 and announced their engagement in 2021. They separated in 2022.
Woodley has previously spoken about the emotional impact of that period without always directly naming Rodgers. In a 2024 interview with Outside, she described experiencing depression, anxiety and a loss of happiness while reflecting on a difficult period in her life.
Rodgers has offered his own account of their breakup and disputed the idea that he was solely responsible for the emotional difficulties Woodley later described.
Because the former couple have given different perspectives, claims about what happened between them should be treated as accounts from the individuals involved rather than independently established facts.
Where Mallory Edens Fits Into Aaron Rodgers’ Relationship History
Mallory Edens became connected to Rodgers after the two were seen together at a Bucks game in 2022.
Edens is the daughter of Milwaukee Bucks owner Wes Edens. Rodgers has also had a connection to the franchise as an investor.
The pair attracted additional attention after appearing together at an Ed Sheeran concert in New Jersey in 2023. Neither Rodgers nor Edens publicly provided extensive details about their reported relationship.
That makes Edens’ recent Instagram post notable because it represents one of the clearest public comments from her amid renewed attention surrounding Rodgers’ dating history.
Mallory Edens Is Promoting Charlie Harper
Edens’ Instagram response also comes as she promotes Charlie Harper.
The film is a romantic drama centred on relationships, ambition, identity and personal growth. Edens is credited among the film’s producers. Charlie Harper is scheduled for a limited theatrical release on September 25, 2026, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
The film’s connection to Edens’ personal experiences has become part of the publicity surrounding the project, although her Instagram post did not explicitly identify Rodgers as the person she was referencing.
Aaron Rodgers Is Now Married to Brittani
While his former relationships have returned to the spotlight, Rodgers is now married to Brittani.
Rodgers first publicly acknowledged his relationship with Brittani in 2024. He later confirmed in 2025 that he had married and said the wedding had taken place a couple of months before his announcement.
In September 2026, Rodgers provided more background on their relationship, explaining that they first met in 2017 and later reconnected.
His latest comments have therefore added a new chapter to the public understanding of his relationship history, while also bringing renewed attention to his former partners.
What Happens Next?
For now, Edens has not directly named Rodgers in her social media response, and Rodgers has not publicly responded to her post in the sources reviewed for this article.
The exchange comes at a time when both Rodgers’ personal history and Edens’ film career are receiving renewed attention.
As Charlie Harper approaches its September 25 release, Edens’ comments have added another layer to the ongoing public conversation surrounding Rodgers’ relationships.