Tensions appear to linger between Jennifer Schmitt, daughter-in-law of legendary football coach Bill Belichick, and Belichick’s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson. Both women were at the North Carolina Tar Heels game in Chapel Hill on Saturday, but notably avoided interacting with each other.
While watching from their respective private suites, Hudson donned a fashionable outfit featuring a white tank top and a blue reptile mini skirt paired with knee-high boots, maintaining a serious demeanor throughout the game. In stark contrast, Schmitt exuded excitement, cheering animatedly as she enjoyed her time, drink in hand. The game ended with UNC, under Belichick’s coaching, triumphing over the Stanford Cardinals with a score of 20 to 15.
The relationship between Schmitt and Hudson has been strained since Hudson’s interruption during Belichick’s interview on “CBS Sunday Mornings” last April. During the segment, when asked how he met Hudson, the 24-year-old disrupted the conversation, drawing backlash from Schmitt, who criticized Hudson’s behavior on social media. Schmitt, married to Belichick’s son Stephen, suggested that publicists should maintain a professional demeanor and not cause interruptions.
Former New England Patriots players Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski have also weighed in, with Edelman revealing that Hudson was working with Belichick in a professional capacity as his publicist at the time. Comedian Nikki Glaser echoed this sentiment, noting Hudson’s actions in the interview.
Belichick defended Hudson during the fallout, stating that the clips presented were selectively edited and misrepresented the situation. Hudson, meanwhile, has taken the viral moment in stride, using humor to her advantage; she recently wore a Halloween costume replicating her appearance from the interview, complete with the same steely expression she exhibited during that awkward moment.
As Hudson continues to show strong support for Belichick during his debut season as head coach at the University of North Carolina, it remains to be seen how the dynamics within the family will evolve in light of these recent events. For now, the unfolding drama represents a captivating subplot within the high-stakes world of college football.