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Bill Belichick and his girlfriend Jordon Hudson aren’t letting the neigh-sayers get them down.
Indeed, the couple proved they’re stronger than ever as they stepped out together in color-coordinating outfits at the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 1, walking hand-in-hand through the muddy racetrack.
While sharing photos of the pair’s race day look on Instagram, Jordon took the moment to highlight how she and Bill have navigated tough times together. The former Bridgewater State University cheerleader seemingly referenced the ongoing criticism of her and the University of North Carolina football coach’s age gap, captioning the May 2 post, “Not the first time we’ve trudged through the mud together.”
And the couple’s coordinated fashion moment wasn’t the only matching look they rocked at the Derby. Bill and Jordon traded bright colors for a spin on classic black when they hit the red carpet on race day May 2. The former New England Patriots coach wore a black suit, while his girlfriend stunned in a gauzy one-shouldered black gown, styled with multiple edgy leather belts at the waist.
Meanwhile, Jordon appearing to address criticism in her latest post isn’t anything new, as the cheerleader has previously hit back at haters over her and Bill’s nearly 50-year age gap.
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In fact, Jordon—who first met Bill in 2021—kicked off the new year in January by resharing a cryptic message from the duo’s 2025 celebration the year prior.
“Nothing changed for us in 2024 except for ‘public knowledge’; yet, somehow everything changed,” the 2025 post read, which she reshared to her Instagram Stories Jan 1. “Fourth calendar year; Going strong. I can’t wait to take punches for you in 2025.”
The 25-year-old concluded her message by taking aim at critics, writing, “Keep swinging, Keyboard Warriors. Your illusion of righteousness only fuels my authenticity.”
To learn more about Jordon and Bill’s controversial moments, read on.
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