The former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre and his wife Deanna Favre have been married since 1996. The couple has been through thick and thin together, facing relationship struggles, Brett’s addiction battle, and Deanna's cancer diagnosis. Over the years, Deanna has opened up about the highs and lows of her marriage with Brett.
Who Is Deanna Favre?
Deanna is the wife of former American football quarterback Brett Favre, author and CEO of the Deanna Favre Hope Foundation. She is also an advocate in the fight against breast cancer, which affects around one in eight women in the US, given that she herself is a survivor of the deadly disease.
Writing about her journey of fighting breast cancer in an article on Guideposts, Deanna recalled the moment when she learned about the diagnosis. "That first week of October 2004 was tough, one of those weeks where right out of the blue your life will never be the same again," she wrote. She further said, “Brett was on the phone in minutes. All he could say was, ‘Oh, God.'”
Deanna Favre Opened Up About Strained Marriage
According to People, Brett and Deanna first met in 1983 when they were both 14 years old. The high school sweethearts have been together ever since. Deanna became pregnant with their first child at 19, and the two got married on July 14, 1996, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Talking about the relationship struggles with Brett, Deanna revealed, "He was horribly addicted to painkillers, partly as a result of all the injuries he played with. We got through that. He went to The Menninger Clinic and got help. We went through counseling together, and he was once again the best friend I’d ever had—and now, he is my husband."
There were times when the two parted ways only to come back together stronger. “There were times when we were broken up and we were seeing other people, but we still talked. I always knew if the relationship didn’t work out, we could always be friends,” Deanna told The Journal Times.
View this post on Instagram
About Netflix Documentary, Untold: The Fall of Favre
Now, with the release of the new Netflix documentary, Untold: The Fall of Favre, on May 20, 2025, the couple's married life has again become the talk of the town. The series focuses on Favre’s 2010 scandal, where he was accused of sending lurid photos and messages to Jenn Sterger, a New York Jets gameday host. In the documentary, Jenn opens up about the incident, calling it unwanted behaviour.
When asked about the Jenn controversy, Deanna said, “I’m handling this through faith.”
Keep reading Herzindagi for more such stories.
Take charge of your wellness journey—download the HerZindagi app for daily updates on fitness, beauty, and a healthy lifestyle!
Comments
All Comments (0)
Join the conversation