Blake Griffin has had a fairly high‑profile dating history ever since making his NBA debut in 2009. The former first-round pick (1st overall) has been pictured with a host of attractive women over the last decade, including on‑and‑off girlfriend Brynn Cameron, and popular Kardashian supermodel Kendall Jenner.

However, since 2018, Griffin has been seen with Francesca “Frankie” Aiello. The pair have kept their largely private relationship out of the paparazzi’s sight. But following the latest news of a rumored engagement doing the rounds, the pair are once again in the public eye. Here’s everything you need to know about entrepreneur and model, Francesca Aiello.

Who is Blake Griffin’s Fiancee? All about Francesca Aiello

Francesca Aiello is a Malibu‑born fashion entrepreneur and model. She is the founder of the popular swimwear brand ‘Frankies Bikinis’. Her swimwear line is a buzzy, Instagram‑driven label that has become a staple in the “beach‑girl” aesthetic over the past decade.

Born on March 16, 1995, Aiello launched ‘Frankies Bikinis’ while still in high school after designing custom bikinis for herself and friends.

It didn’t take long for her to scale it into a global online business sold through major retailers like Saks, Revolve, and Bloomingdale’s. Global fashion superhouse Victoria’s Secret invested $18 million in the brand back in 2022.

Aiello is known for a laid‑back, California‑surf‑town vibe. Her pieces are frequently worn by top models and celebrities, including Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, Kylie Jenner, and Sydney Sweeney.

She’s been recognized on lists like Forbes 30 Under 30 in Retail & E‑commerce. She has positioned herself as a young, self‑made mogul who blends body‑confidence messaging with influencer‑friendly marketing.

When did Blake Griffin and Francesca Aiello meet?

The former Brooklyn Nets player reportedly first met Aiello in 2018, shortly after his breakup with Kendall Jenner. The pair was spotted together, leaving Nobu in Los Angeles.

Paparazzi photos soon showed them kissing on a beach in Malibu—Aiello’s hometown. A later shot captured them making out in Griffin’s Land Rover, effectively confirming a budding romance.

Aiello was already a known name in the influencer and fashion world. Hence, the pairing tied Griffin into the LA‑celebrity‑swimwear world. But both kept their on-and-off relationship low‑key, with little public gushing or coordinated couple‑post content.

Blake Griffin focused on his Detroit Pistons and later Nets career, while Aiello pushed her brand.

When did Blake Griffin and Francesca Aiello get engaged?

According to reports in Us Weekly, Griffin popped the question to his swimwear designer girlfriend around the holidays in 2025. Aiello subtly revealed the couple’s engagement by posting a photo and video of herself at Peninsula Papagayo in Costa Rica, wearing a prominent diamond ring on her left hand.

She didn’t caption the image, but friends and followers flooded the comments with congratulations, including an emoji‑only reaction from Griffin’s ex, Kendall Jenner. Page 3 media soon reported that the duo wanted to keep their engagement news private rather than stage a big reveal.

By May, Griffin appeared at the Amazon Upfronts in New York and spoke to US Weekly about wedding planning, describing the process as “pretty chill”. The former Los Angeles Clippers man revealed that the couple was moving at their own pace.

There’s no date set for a marriage yet, but the pair remain committed to each other while also prioritizing individual growth, working towards their respective entrepreneurship goals.

Do Blake Griffin and Francesca Aiello have kids?

Griffin and Aiello do not have children together. However, the 6x NBA All-Star is a father of two, son Ford Wilson and daughter Finley Elaine, whom he shares with his ex‑fiancée Brynn Cameron.

Media coverage consistently refers to Aiello as Griffin’s fiancée and business‑minded partner, while his parenting role is tied solely to his co‑parenting relationship with Cameron.

Griffin hasn’t gushed in long emotional interviews about Aiello the way he’s talked about basketball or his kids. However, the 37-year-old has opened up about his post-NBA life as more peaceful and family‑oriented.