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Meet Chariah Gordon, Chiefs WAG Who Went From Giving Birth on Super Bowl Sunday to “Breaking the Internet” With One Photo (Exclusive)
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Meet Chariah Gordon, Chiefs WAG Who Went From Giving Birth on Super Bowl Sunday to “Breaking the Internet” With One Photo (Exclusive)

In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Chariah Gordan gives a behind-the-scenes look at her life as a mother of two and fiancée to Chiefs superstar Mecole Hardman

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Mecole Hardman Jr. and Shariah Gordon.

Shariah Gordon has his own storyline in the NFL.

While the Kansas City Chiefs have a compelling narrative as they continue their quest to become the league’s first team to win three straight Super Bowls, WAG football has had some headline-grabbing seasons of its own newspapers.

In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Gordon — who is the fiancée of Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. — gives a full insight into what life has been like in the NFL family, since giving birth at the Super Bowl. Sunday to “break the Internet” with the biggest pop star in the world.

Gordon first turned football fans’ heads in February 2023, when she became one of most followed scenarios of Super Bowl LVII. While the brotherly confrontation between Travis and Jason Kelce was one of them, the then-expected Gordon was another.

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“My water completely broke. It was the morning of the Super Bowl,” Gordon told PEOPLE, recalling the “chaos” that followed from the hotel room to the hospital in the host city of Glendale, Arizona. “It was a Super Bowl. baby with a win!” she said proudly.

The couple’s eldest son was named Mschool III named after his father, who got “permission” from the bosses to support Gordon during work. Showing up for each other is a mutual gesture between the athlete and Gordon, who says she “makes it a point” to attend every game this season.

“For the last two years…I’ve been pregnant,” she says of why she hasn’t been fully present at games in the past, as they welcomed their second child, a baby girl , in April 2024.

She’s even considering taking her little ones to a few games this season, “…before it gets really cold,” she says.

While Gordon views game day as “a break” from the 24/7 cycle of being a mom, the star-studded suite isn’t always as stress-free as it seems! “Man, I’m so nervous. Every time he gets the ball in his hand, I’m like, ‘Please, please, please go for it,'” she said -she while watching her fiancé play.

Related: The Cutest Photos of Mecole Hardman Jr. With His Son

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Chariah Gordon and her fiancé, Mecole Hardman Jr., pose with their two babies.

This nurturing and encouraging energy has been exuded by Gordon since the early days of their relationship. Although the couple began speaking in late 2019 in 2020, she says their romance took a serious turn when the Chiefs lost in the 2021 Super Bowl.

“Honestly, that was the real start of our relationship,” reveals Gordon, who moved from his hometown of Chicago to Kansas City. “We’ve been inseparable ever since,” she says, adding, “I think whatever way I comforted him, it made him feel like, ‘Okay, she could be my wife.’ “

A career primarily based on performance and winning can be mentally taxing, especially for a three-time Super Bowl winner like Hardman, which Gordon doesn’t take lightly. “I really try to stay in his ear, keep him motivated and inspired,” she says.

“You say whatever you want to exist,” says Gordon, who calls herself “intuitive” because of her self-described “Pisces power.” “We both have a special kind of magic! »

Losses, however, make wins even better – something the Chiefs kingdom knows all too well, considering their 7-0 undefeated streak to start the season for the third time in franchise history (not to mention off their backs (consecutive Super Bowl victories).

Related: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Mecole Hardman Jr. and Chariah Gordon Recreate Iconic Couple Goals Photo Nearly a Year Later

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Shariah Gordon and Mecole Hardman Jr.

The electricity and the excitement of watching Gordon and his fellow Chiefs WAGs applaud the success of their loved ones during the matches is felt through the TV screen. “It feels like a party because we’re always partying,” she says.

“We celebrate the tackles, the touchdowns, the yards,” Gordan says. “There’s just really good, genuine vibes. We’re happy they’re doing what they love…and wish them the best while they’re on the field.”

Last year’s NFL season had its fair share of memorable stories, ending with a happy ending for Gordon and the Chiefs when Hardman completed a pass from quarterback Patrick Mahomes to score the game-winning touchdown in the Super Bowl .

Gordon was the subject of another exciting chapter earlier this season, which caught the attention of a whole new audience of football fans after post a completed photo on PDA on Instagram with Kelce and his girlfriend Taylor Swift in the middle of their budding romance in October 2023.

Related: Kansas City Chiefs’ Mecole Hardman Jr. Is Engaged to Chariah Gordon: ‘Say Hello to the Future Mr. and Mrs. Hardman’

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Mecole Hardman Jr. and Chariah Gordon

“I didn’t know it was going to be this big,” Gordon admits of his viral photo, which she recreated with the superstar couple and their fiancé Hardman for a “part ii” this year. “I had no expectations,” she recalls.

“I just posted honestly because we had a good time and it was a really nice photo,” Gordon continues. “I didn’t know I was breaking the Internet, so I was oblivious to all this… It’s just good times spent with good people that I care about, and that’s just it.”

While Hardman’s agitation on the field shows no signs of stopping, Gordon isn’t coping either. The mother of two is not only a committed and motivating partner to her NFL star fiancé, but she also triples down on her role as an entrepreneur.

Gordon is the founder of GLO collectiona skincare company and clothing line that she plans to eventually turn into a “one-stop shop.” Currently, the online store sells skin, body and beauty products, in addition to clothing.

Related: Taylor Swift poses with Chariah Gordon and Sheawna Weathersby in Kansas City Chiefs game day photos

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Mecole Hardman Jr. and Shariah Gordon.

“I created the Glo collection because I was experiencing really bad acne,” she says. “I wanted to create something where women can feel comfortable, be themselves and be beautiful in every way.” She adds: “I’m a girl’s girl and I like to make us feel better.”

Since its inception in 2018 and its official launch in 2020, Gordon has no plans to slow down. Next, she teamed up with Hardman’s workout brand, Jet Apparel, and revealed her vision for the campaign: encouraging women to “get fit” and “tone up,” whatever the stage of their lives.

For Gordon — a new mom of two and a new fiancée — this stage of life is “special,” especially because she has Hardman along for the ride. “He really is my best friend,” she said of her future husband.

“I definitely would have chosen him in a million lives — and I’m happy to be able to do this life thing with him and continue to build and grow our legacy for our children,” she says. “I’m just excited to see what’s next for us.”