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He was the one,” beams Daryl Johnston’s wife. Their beautiful romance saga kicked off on a film set, where she lit up the screen as the girl in a Camaro—stealing hearts long before she snagged the NFL star’s. 

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Now, as they juggle life in Dallas, this dynamic duo keeps proving that the real game-changers aren’t just on-field; sometimes, the biggest touchdowns happen in the heart—or maybe during an ad. 

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Who is Daryl Johnston’s wife, Diane Johnston?

Daryl “Moose” Johnston’s a household name in sports, but did you know he’s also a romantic at heart? Ahan, this former NFL star, married Diane Johnston—a gorgeous woman who once stole the spotlight as a local model. Talk about a power couple! 

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Diane, born in Oct. 1968, had her face on Sports Illustrated and frequently appeared in commercials alongside various actors and athletes. Having married Johnston, she swapped the runway for real estate. And now, she’s dazzling clients at Allie Beth Allman & Associates.

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Fast forward, and Johnston was ready to put a ring on it. He secretly planned the whole proposal. Just imagine Diane’s face when Daryl pulled out that ring—she knew instantly she was marrying her best friend. “It sounds so cliché, but I knew when I first kissed him that he was the one,” she said. Aww, right?

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Planning the wedding? That was some game of strategy. Diane kept everything organized in a three-ring binder. She and the former champ made sure to tackle one wedding task each week to avoid feeling overwhelmed. “Daryl’s been very involved, which has made this a wonderful experience,” she noted. It’s clear they make a great team—both on and off-field!

So, is Daryl Johnston still married? You bet! But how did the two meet?

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How did the Cowboys star meet his wife?

Let’s rewind to where it all began. Picture this: December 1994, on the set of a Chevrolet commercial. That’s where fate stepped in. Diane was the girl in the Camaro. And Johnston? He was the handsome football player. “We talked so much, we missed our movie,” Diane reminisced about their first date. Oof, literal rom-com moment!

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Fast forward to March 30, 1996, and these two lovebirds sealed the deal. Now calling Dallas home, the duo juggles family life with their two kids—Aidan and Evan. With Daryl Johnston’s NFL legacy and Diane’s modeling background, their love story’s a crazy championship win that keeps on giving.

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Heena Singh is a dynamic NFL writer at EssentiallySports. Hailing from Kolkata, she brings the gridiron to life with her sharp insights and quirky takes. Known for her deep dives into the game, Heena turns every touchdown into a story and every fumble into a twist. She's got a knack for dissecting post-game conferences and turning them into gripping reads, especially when it comes to her beloved Kansas City Chiefs and the star QB Patrick Mahomes. Besides her NFL expertise, she is also an aspiring Industrial Psychology student. When Heena’s not dazzling readers with her football wisdom, she’s indulging in her second love: Sleep!

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