Though Drew Brees is massively famous for his time in the NFL, football isn't the only reason he's made headlines. He and his wife earned plenty of online hate in the last year when Drew criticized Colin Kaepernick for taking a knee and "disrespecting" the flag.

But even after that, Drew was offered an ESPN deal for Monday night football. Clearly, his fame is bigger than his missteps. But what about his wife? Who is Drew Brees' wife, and what is her life like alongside her super-famous husband?

Is Drew Brees Still Married To Brittany?

By Hollywood standards, Drew and Brittany Brees' marriage might seem crazy long. But yes, they are still married, even after about eighteen years together.

And while athletes aren't exactly A-list celebs, their marriage even predated Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen's (though that famous couple is, ostensibly, still happily married), so they're clearly an NFL power couple.

Who Is Drew Brees' Wife?

They've been together for almost two decades, but little is known about Drew Brees' wife. Sources say her maiden name is Dudchenko, and that the two met in college. It's a cute story, and a common one, of NFL stars meeting their partners in college.

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The two were reportedly sophomores when they began dating, though Drew has admitted in interviews that the first thing he said to his future wife could have ruined it all.

He claimed that he said a "typical football player cheesy line," but that he was able to redeem himself a few months later.

That was all the way back in 1999, and by 2003, the couple was tying the knot.

Drew and Brittany are both Christians, as they've publicly and proudly shared with fans. And yet, they came under fire by fans and the media after Drew made negative comments about Colin Kaepernick's kneeling at football games.

What Did Drew Say About Colin Kaepernick?

Drew reportedly stated that Colin was disrespecting the flag and that he didn't endorse that kind of behavior.

Fortunately, the couple later saw the error in their apparently judgmental ways, and Brittany Brees turned to social media to write an epic apology. She prefaced her apology with the declaration that "WE ARE THE PROBLEM."

On behalf of her and Drew's foundation, Brittany elaborated that she and Drew were taking steps to change their ways, learn more about racial injustice, and do their part to do "the right thing."

It's clear that Brittany is very closely tied to the foundation's activities (it's called the Brees Dream Foundation), but it's not clear whether her confession helped quell fans' upset over the whole matter.

Some folks commented on the foundation's social media page to let Brittany know they thought she shouldn't have given in to critics.

Others were disgusted with the "apology" that Brittany gave, especially because she prefaced her comments by saying that she and Drew realized the error of their ways after receiving death threats.

Either way, Brittany wasn't afraid to put herself out there to speak up for both her beliefs and her husband.

Of course, what fans still want to know is what Brittany Brees does for a living, or whether she works at all, given the high-profile nature of his career. It seems like she's plenty stressed without working a 9-5!

What Does Drew Brees' Wife Do For A Living?

Fans aren't really sure if Brittany Brees has a career outside of the home. While she appears very involved in her family's foundation work, it's unclear whether Brittany has a specific profession.

Most sources call her a philanthropist, which essentially means she doesn't work for a salary but likely handles a lot of volunteering and charity work.

At the same time, she may be spending much of her time raising her kids, like many wives of husbands whose careers demand a lot of time, effort, and travel.

How Many Kids Do Drew And Brittany Brees Have?

The Brees family has four adorable kids, including three sons and one daughter. Though the couple has been married since 2003, they began welcoming their children in 2009, with the fourth child arriving in 2014.

Yep, that's four kids in five years! But Brittany and Drew were clearly prepared to grow their family quickly, and the kids seem to be turning out great. After all, when Drew was sidelined with injuries, his kids worked together to get their dad back up and running.

Baylen, Bowen, Callen, and Rylen seem like a rambunctious yet adorable bunch.

The family clearly prioritizes time together, despite dad Drew's busy schedule. Still, it seems that Brittany was tasked with the majority of the childrearing throughout Drew's 20-season run. Now that he's retired, though, who knows what the family will do next?

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