Starting her relationship with Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson wasn’t easy for TCU women’s basketball guard Haley Cavinder.
After news of their relationship became public, she faced hurtful comments attacking her appearance on social media, leading to a “mental breakdown.” Despite the initial challenges, Haley, known for her confidence, has become comfortable sharing her relationship with Jake.
“I was in Forever 21 having a great day with my mom and Hannah and I got this post and I just started looking at the comments about my face,” Haley said during a recent Q&A on YouTube.
“I’m a confident girl, but when people are saying stuff about you — if you have a boyfriend and someone is talking about you online with your boyfriend… like coming at your features — I’m like, this is new and obviously Jake is a great guy, but you don’t want to be called ugly on the internet 24/7, and your boyfriend sees it. That’s not going to make anyone feel cool.
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They were first linked in September, with Jake, a former Wisconsin star and 2022 NFL Draft pick, making the first move by DMing her. The couple officially started dating in October, and Haley is now open about their relationship despite online negativity.
Navigating the realm of social media as a celebrity poses its own set of challenges.
