Linda Holliday, who spent 16 years in a relationship with Bill Belichick, is embracing a fresh chapter in her life following their recent split. While the 72-year-old football icon embarks on a new romance with 24-year-old Jordon Hudson, sources close to Holliday say she’s content and keeping a positive outlook.
“Linda is fine, busy, and continuing to lead a happy life,” a Florida-based source tells PEOPLE. Although initially shaken by the breakup, which PEOPLE confirmed in September 2023, Holliday has since regained her footing and moved past the hurt. “She has a lovely family and good friends who support her, and she’s feeling good about where things stand,” the insider adds.
Holliday was reportedly “well taken care of” after the split, and she continues to enjoy the comforts of her Florida residence.
The source also notes that she retained “at least one place from Bill in Nantucket,” a destination that Holliday has grown fond of over the years. “She likes it there,” the insider says, hinting that the island remains a peaceful refuge where she can relax and reflect on her life’s next steps.
For his part, Belichick’s circumstances have shifted dramatically since his time with Holliday. The legendary coach, widely known for his decades-long tenure in the NFL, now finds himself at the helm of the University of North Carolina’s football program.
In addition to his new coaching gig, he’s exploring a public relationship with Hudson, a former cheerleader, which was showcased during their red-carpet debut on December 6 at the American Museum of Natural History Gala in New York City.
Belichick and Hudson’s quick appearance on the red carpet—and the affectionate moments they later shared while waiting in the pretzel and hot chocolate line—demonstrated the coach’s comfort with his evolving personal life.
Hudson further demonstrated her support on social media as Belichick assumed his new position in Chapel Hill, quoting his famous “We’re onto Cincinnati” press conference line in an Instagram Story: “We are onto Chapel Hill!!!”
While Belichick previously spent significant time in Florida because of Holliday, insiders now expect his schedule to shift. “His life is changing,” one source says. With his new responsibilities at UNC and his relationship with Hudson, Belichick’s visits to Florida are likely to diminish. “His heart is in Nantucket,” the source explains, pointing to the longtime New England stronghold that the coach has cherished for years.
Even though Belichick and Holliday’s paths have diverged, it appears both are finding their own version of contentment. Holliday is leaning on family, friends, and treasured places like Nantucket to craft a fulfilling post-breakup narrative.
Meanwhile, Belichick is navigating uncharted territory—both professionally and personally—while receiving public support from Hudson.
In the end, what emerges is a picture of two individuals forging new futures. Holliday is building on a foundation of close relationships and comfortable surroundings, committed to a life free from the spotlight of her former partner.
Belichick, meanwhile, embarks on a new chapter marked by campus sidelines, younger love, and the promise of fresh success. Both are, in their own ways, starting over.
