Erin Andrews is a well-known sports broadcaster, TV personality, and actress from the United States. Since starting her career in 2004, she gained fame as a correspondent for the popular American television sports channel ESPN.
Erin Andrews’ partner, Jarret Stoll, is a celebrated national hockey league player from Canada. He has played for the Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, and Minnesota Wild in the National Hockey League (NHL).
Early Life of Erin Jill Andrews
Born on May 4, 1978, Erin Jill Andrews is the daughter of Paula Andrews, a teacher, and Steven Andrews, a renowned broadcast journalist. She was raised in Lewiston, Maine.
At the age of five, her family moved to San Antonio, Texas, and later to Valrico, Florida. Her father, a six-time Emmy Awards winner, began working as an investigative reporter for NBC station WFLA-TV 18 months later.
As a child, she described herself as a tomboy, leading an active life centered around sports and watching basketball, especially Boston Celtics games, with her father.
Hannah Storm, Melissa Stark, Lesley Visser, and Suzy Kolber are among the female sports broadcasters Erin admires and who inspired her to pursue a career in the industry.
Commitment to Education
Erin was a member of her high school’s dance team and served as the head of the student body. She was an exemplary student and a member of the National Honor Society at Bloomingdale High School in Valrico, Florida.
During her childhood, she attended the Brandon School of Dance Arts in Seffner, Florida, where she pursued her interest in dancing. She excelled in learning various dance styles.
After graduating from high school in 1996, Erin enrolled at The University of Florida and earned her Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Telecommunication in 2000. From 1997 to 2000, she was also part of the Florida Gators Dazzlers dance team and the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.
A Passion for Sports
Erin claimed to be a tomboy in high school and was hesitant to make female friends, preferring to spend time with male friends. She believed that males were more knowledgeable about and enjoyed sports.
In 2012, Erin Andrews joined Fox Sports and has since become the network’s primary sideline reporter for NFL broadcasts.
She gained prominence after finishing third in the eleventh season of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars in 2010, where she was a contestant, and later went on to co-host the program with Tom Bergeron from 2014 to 2019.
Everlasting Love
Erin met Stoll through a mutual friend, Michael Strahan. From the day Stoll saw Erin, he was smitten and asked her out. Initially, Erin was hesitant, but after casual meetups, they began dating in 2012.
They dated for several years before deciding to take their relationship to the next level. Meanwhile, they went on numerous dates.
In 2016, during a Christmas visit to Disneyland with his girlfriend Erin Andrews, Jarrett Stoll took her to the exclusive Club 33 restaurant, where he thought it would be the perfect place to propose.
He had the ring neatly tucked away in his jacket. After a few near misses, he finally popped the question, and Erin was taken by surprise. Stoll proposed, and she graciously said ‘Yes.’
In June 2017, Andrews and Stoll tied the knot at a hillside lodge near Yellowstone National Park. Strahan, Joe Buck, and several other well-known personalities attended the star-studded wedding.
Exploring the Controversies
Their relationship had its share of challenges from the start, and a series of obstacles, both major and minor, put it to the test. Initially, the couple faced difficulties.
In 2015, Jarret was initially suspected of attempting to bring drugs into a Las Vegas pool party. Erin Andrews, however, was convinced of her partner’s innocence.
Stoll stood by Andrews throughout her $75 million lawsuit against stalker Michael Barrett. Andrews had been illegally filmed in her hotel room, and the case gained national attention.
In 2016, Andrews was awarded $55 million in a legal settlement against Barrett and one of the hotels where Barrett made his invasive recordings.
Less than a year after the stalking case, Erin Andrews and Jarret Stoll faced a harrowing experience when Andrews was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2016.
Unwavering Support
Erin Andrews has openly discussed undergoing IVF therapy and the challenges she has encountered. Since 2017, she has been with Jarret Stoll, whom she considers her anchor.
She expressed that the years of shame associated with the IVF process could undoubtedly take a toll on a woman’s emotional and physical well-being. She also shared her personal IVF journey.
In her most recent post, the 43-year-old revealed that she underwent IVF for the seventh time. “This is my seventh one, and I’ve been going through these treatments since I was 35 years old,” she added.
Erin emphasized that instead of feeling “shame” for seeking help with fertility issues, women should embrace self-love more.
“There are so many of us going through this though, and it’s just not talked about,” she concluded.
Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Erin Andrews has an estimated net worth of $20 million. Jarret Stoll, a two-time Stanley Cup champion, has an estimated net worth of $16 million.
Erin Andrews’ husband, Jarret Stoll, is enjoying a fulfilling retirement while Erin continues her work in television. Despite the challenges they’ve faced, the couple is content and has realized the most important aspect of their love for each other.
