Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was seen spending time with stunning influencer Sophie Julia, who previously dated Romeo Beckham, at a series of Super Bowl events in San Francisco over the weekend. The NFL star, who has been romantically linked to Sports Illustrated model Olivia Ponton for approximately a year, posed alongside Julia at a pre-game party for wellness clothing brand Alo on Friday night.
Super Bowl Party Appearance
Burrow, wearing a fashionable black Alo jacket with a drink in hand, stood beside Julia at a pop-up version of the exclusive New York City restaurant Crane Club. The 29-year-old three-time Pro Bowler appears to have secured a brand partnership with Alo, having shared promotional content from the event on his personal Instagram account. Julia, who serves as a hospitality manager for Alo while organizing celebrity 'supper club' private dining events, posted a photograph of the pair to her 96,000 Instagram followers with the caption 'Your supper club hosts'.
Relationship History and Speculation
The appearance has ignited fresh speculation about Burrow's relationship status, particularly regarding his rumored romance with Olivia Ponton. Although both Burrow and Ponton attended American businessman Michael Rubin's lavish Fanatics party on Saturday, they were not seen together at the event. Ponton arrived on the red carpet with a friend rather than the quarterback, leaving their current connection unclear.
Burrow's suspected relationship with Ponton first emerged in December 2024 when she reported a burglary at his mansion while he was playing an away game in Dallas against the Cowboys. Prior to this, Burrow was believed to be engaged to longtime girlfriend Olivia Holzmacher, though the couple had not appeared on each other's social media since January 2024.
Sophie Julia's Background
Sophie Julia, 37, reportedly enjoyed a brief relationship with soccer icon David Beckham's son Romeo in 2024. Photographs captured the pair, with Romeo being fourteen years her junior, leaving a Marylebone restaurant in London and entering the same taxi in the early morning hours. The blonde model frequently shares images of her glamorous lifestyle across the United States and internationally through her social media platforms.
Julia maintains an impressive social circle that includes Morgan Riddle, girlfriend of tennis star Taylor Fritz; DJ Xandra Pohl; Jena Sims, wife of golf champion Brooks Koepka; and former Victoria's Secret model Taylor Hill. Her Instagram following also features American television presenter Camille Kostek and actress Caylee Cowan, who is dating actor Casey Affleck.
Burrow's Personal Life Comments
Joe Burrow has consistently declined to publicly address rumors concerning his relationship with Olivia Ponton. However, following a December loss to the Buffalo Bills, the quarterback hinted at challenges in his personal life when questioned by reporters. 'There’s a lot of things going on right now,' Burrow stated when asked if something was occupying his thoughts. When pressed on whether he was referring to football matters or personal issues, he simply responded, 'All the above.'
The weekend's events have therefore intensified scrutiny of the quarterback's off-field relationships, with his appearances alongside Sophie Julia at multiple Super Bowl functions adding a new dimension to the ongoing speculation about his romantic life.
