Troy Aikman, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and Hall of Famer, made a name for himself leading America’s Team to three Super Bowl wins. But his off-field life has always drawn equal attention. Relationships with stars like Sandra Bullock and country singer Lorrie Morgan kept the headlines buzzing. And with two divorces behind him, the spotlight now turns to his new girlfriend, Marisa Howard. She’s not just another name; she’s a former model, wellness entrepreneur, and children’s book author. 

Who is Troy Aikman’s new girlfriend, Marisa Howard?

Howard, 39, has officially stepped into the spotlight as Aikman’s new romantic partner. As per the Daily Express, multiple sources confirmed their relationship after they were spotted together at a Children’s Cancer Fund event and other outings. Notably, she’s 19 years younger than Troy’s previous girlfriend, Haley Clark, who was 22 years his junior.

Howard has strong Texas ties, having attended the University of Texas. It is the same state where ‘The Godfather’ built his entire NFL career. She began her career as a model but eventually moved into marketing and communications. Today, she runs MARHOW, a wellness platform dedicated to health and lifestyle improvement.

Her creative side shines through the Sissies Adventure Series, a line of children’s books she authored. The purpose of the books is to “celebrate the gift of sisterhood while joyfully exploring new destinations.” These books, including Sissies at the Sea, Sissies in the Mountains, and Sissies Go to Mexico and have earned at least 4.5-star ratings on Amazon.

Troy Aikman’s past relationships

At 58, Aikman has lived through his share of love stories and breakups, always with the spotlight nearby. His first major romance that made headlines was with Lorrie Morgan in the mid-1990s. Despite Morgan’s desire to marry him, tabloid drama helped “tore” that relationship.

After that, Roy found love with Rhonda Worthey, a former Cowboys publicist. They married in April 2000, right before Aikman’s final NFL season, and had two daughters together—Jordan Ashley Aikman and Alexa Marie Aikman. Their marriage ended in 2011, with Rhonda reportedly receiving $1.75 million in the settlement. The post-divorce years were rough for the couple. Worthey was arrested in 2012 for public intoxication, during which she invoked Aikman’s name, trying to make a point.

Then Aikman remained single for over five years. Afterwards, he met Catherine “Capa” Mooty, a fashion retailer who co-founded a mobile boutique called Luxeliner, a food truck for clothes and accessories. Mooty, a single mom of two boys, brought her sons Luke and Val into the mix, now Aikman’s stepsons. The couple got engaged in June 2017 in Lake Como, Italy, and tied the knot later that year in Santa Barbara, California. However, by July 2023, reports confirmed their divorce. Rumors had already been swirling months earlier after Aikman was spotted with a new girlfriend in the Italian Riviera. Still, they continue to support each other, no matter what.

Small world alert: Mooty’s ex-husband, Jerry Mooty, is the nephew of Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. The Texas football circle is tightly woven.

Following Mooty, Aikman dated Haley Clark, who stirred some controversy due to an old accusation of stealing $4,000 worth of products from Nordstrom in 2017. Despite the baggage, they seemed serious for a while, posting photos together and vacationing in Italy during the summer of 2023.

Like any evolving story, the focus has shifted. Marisa Howard is now the new face in Troy Aikman’s life, opening a fresh chapter. Through all the changes, Aikman remains close to his children; that constant hasn’t wavered amid his changing relationships.