Danica Patrick Opens Up About Painful Breakup With Aaron Rodgers

LOS ANGELES, CA — Former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick spoke candidly about her breakup with NFL star Aaron Rodgers, describing the relationship as emotionally abusive.

During an appearance on “The Sage Steele Show,” Patrick revealed that the sudden end of their relationship in 2020 was one of the most painful experiences of her life. “The breakup with Aaron in 2020, because it was sudden, it felt like it was my life. So when you live with somebody, it’s your whole life… And because the nature of the relationship was emotionally abusive, that wore me down to nothing,” she said.

Patrick went on to describe how the relationship affected her self-esteem. “It gave me the greatest gift, which is myself. It taught me how much I needed to show up for myself and take care of myself,” Patrick reflected.

The couple began dating in January 2018 and made their red-carpet debut later that year at the ESPY Awards. They lived together in Malibu until their breakup in July 2020, after more than two years of dating.

Patrick noted that while people might assume she lacked self-belief, the relationship took a toll on her confidence. “He leaves a trail of blood,” she stated, emphasizing the emotional impact the breakup had on her.

Despite the pain, Patrick expressed that she learned valuable lessons about herself through the experience. “I’ve learned a lot, and as broken open as I was on the sad end, I have felt so much joy in many more instances than I ever have,” she added.

After their breakup, both Patrick and Rodgers have moved on, with Patrick appearing to have found new love as she was recently spotted with a mystery boyfriend.

Rodgers, who has also kept a low profile regarding his personal life, has not publicly commented on the relationship with Patrick since their split.