Over the past year, Xandra Pohl has been on a remarkable rise in both the entertainment and fashion industries. Once known primarily as a DJ and social media influencer, the University of Miami alum has now made her mark in the modeling world, earning comparisons to supermodel Kate Upton. Pohl’s star power surged further with her appearance in the 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, a milestone she described as “confident, hot, sexy, and empowering.”
Pohl, who has embraced the opportunity to represent women of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds, shared her thoughts on the magazine’s legacy. “The legacy that Sports Illustrated [Swimsuit] has built over the first 60 years has been monumental, not just in the industry, but in the world. It’s had a huge impact on young girls looking up to models of all shapes, sizes, races—whatever it may be,” she said. “We are all beautiful and deserve to feel confident in our own bodies. I feel like that is the best legacy you could ever leave.”
In between modeling for SI and performing as a DJ at high-profile events, Pohl has also been making headlines for her personal life. Over the summer, rumors swirled linking her to two-time Super Bowl champion and former NFL star Danny Amendola. The rumors began when Pohl was spotted at Amendola’s house and later seen attending Tom Brady’s retirement ceremony in New England, sparking speculation about the nature of their relationship.
While the buzz surrounding Pohl and Amendola simmered down for a while, it reignited recently after Pohl was spotted in the audience of Dancing With the Stars, where Amendola is a contestant. According to E! Online, Pohl was seen sitting next to Amendola’s mother, Rose, during the September 17th episode.
She looked radiant in a V-neck shirt, her long, straight hair flowing as she smiled and applauded one of the performances. This appearance has led many to believe that the connection between Pohl and Amendola is still going strong.
Amendola, now 38, enjoyed a successful NFL career playing for teams like the St. Louis Rams, New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, and Houston Texans from 2009 to 2021. He won two Super Bowl championships with the Patriots, solidifying his place in football history.
Despite their 15-year age gap, it seems Pohl and Amendola have been spending significant time together, though the seriousness of their relationship remains unclear.
Before being linked to Pohl, Amendola was in a highly publicized relationship with model and actress Olivia Culpo, which ended in 2018.
Culpo has since married San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey, leaving fans of both Amendola and Pohl to wonder what the future holds for this new potential couple.
For now, while their relationship status remains somewhat mysterious, one thing is certain: Xandra Pohl and Danny Amendola are still seeing each other, and the rumors aren’t slowing down anytime soon.
