The biography of Gypsy Benitez, the wife of Aqib Talib

The biography of Gypsy Benitez, the wife of Aqib Talib

Helix Odhiambo
September 16, 2023 at 7:51 AM

Gypsy Benitez is the wife of former NFL player Aqib Talib. Their relationship has been the subject of much public interest since they started dating. Despite marrying a celebrity athlete, Gypsy Benitez has maintained a low profile to avoid the public's attention.

Aqib Talib and Gypsy Benitez
Gypsy Benitez and her husband, Aqib Talib, have been together since 2011. Their chemistry makes them adorable. Photo: @ballplayerwags, @Latestupdate4u (modified by author)
Source: Twitter

Gypsy's husband finished his career as one of the best cornerbacks in the National Football League (NFL). His outstanding performance and achievements earned him a reputation and millions, enough to afford a luxury with his family. Read more about his wife, including her background, children, and how to find her on Instagram.

Gypsy Benitez's profile

Full name

Gypsy Benitez

Place of birth

Texas, United States

Nationality

American

Height

1.70 m (5 feet 7 inches)

Weight

54 kg (121 lbs)

Eye colour

Black

Hair colour

Black

Husband

Aqib Talib

Mother

Marta Benitez

Kids

Three

Net worth (husband)

$20 million

Social media

Instagram

What is Gypsy Benitez's age?

Benitez is an American citizen of Latin origin. Information about her age and birth date remains unknown, but some sources say she is in her late 20s or early 30s. Gypsy's mother, Marta Benitez, lives in Richardson, Texas, United States. Details about other Gypsy Benitez's family members remain unknown.

Gypsy Benitez's height and weight

Gypsy Benitez's photos
Gypsy Benitez and her spouse Aqib Talib pose for a photo (L). Talib (R) played American football in high school and college before moving to the NFL. Photo: @Latestupdate4u, Grant Halverson (modified by author)
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Gipsy stands at 1.70 m (5 feet 7 inches) tall and weighs around 54 kg (121 lbs). The Texas native has black hair and eyes.

What does Gypsy Benitez do?

Benitez has kept details of her professional career private. She is known as the wife of legendary Tampa Bay Buccaneers' cornerback, Aqib Talib. Gipsy also takes care of their children.

Who is Aqib Talib married to?

Gypsy Benitez's husband
Gypsy Benitez and Aqib Talib exchanged their wedding vows on 26 March 2016 after being together for five years. Photo: @RealBlairSheady, @SprtsChttr, @STN_Sports (modified by author)
Source: Twitter

The former NFL cornerback is married to his long-term girlfriend, Gypsy Benitez. Aqib previously dated Cortney Jacobs, a sprinter at the University of Kansas, where Benitez also studied. He met her a few months after partying ways with Cortney and began dating in 2011.

Talib and Benitez tied the knot on 26 March 2016 in Dallas, Texas, two months after Denver's Super Bowl 50 victory. Several footballers and celebrities attended the wedding. They include Vince Wilfork, Devin McCourty, Jerod Mayo, Duron Harmon, and LeGarrette Blount.

Aqib Talib's bio

Who is Aqib Talib married to?
Aqib Talib of the Los Angeles Rams walks off the field after their 20-13 victory against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on 22 September 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. Photo: Kirk Irwin
Source: Getty Images

Gypsy Benitez's husband had a successful football career, playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, and Los Angeles Rams in the NFL. Talib was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in February 1996 to parents Theodore Henry and Okolo Talib in a Muslim household. He is the youngest of four siblings. He has two older sisters, Saran and Kai, and an older brother, Yaqub.

In August 2023, the court sentenced Yaqub to 37 years in prison after pleading guilty to shooting and killing 43-year-old Michael Hickman during an argument at a youth football game. Aqib studied at Richardson Berkner High School before joining the University of Kansas.

Gypsy Benitez' family
Aqib Talib with the Lombardi Trophy and his child during the Denver Broncos Super Bowl championship parade celebration on 9 February 2016. Photo: AAron Ontiveroz
Source: Getty Images

Aqib established himself among the best in high school and college football, earning the First Team All-Big 12 (2006 and 2007) and the Unanimous All-American (2007). He also received the Jack Tatum Trophy from the Touchdown Club of Columbus as the nation's best defensive back (2007).

The legendary NFL footballer made five Pro Bowl selections and one Super Bowl championship. He retired from football in 2020 and has since transitioned to a career in broadcasting.

Aqib and Gypsy Benitez's children

Gypsy Benitez' children
Gypsy Benitez's stepdaughter Kiara Talib (R) has a Facebook account where she has posted her photos. Aqib (L) with two kids he got with Benitez. Photo: @AqibTalib, @KiaraTalib (modified by author)
Source: UGC

The Texas native has two children and a stepdaughter, Kiara Talib, from Aqib's previous relationship with Cortney Jacobs. Aqib Talib and Gypsy Benitez have a son called Jabil Talib. However, they have kept information about their other child private.

Gypsy Benitez's net worth

Aqib Talib's wife has kept details of her career secret, making it difficult to know her net worth. The former NFL legend has a net worth of $20 million. Talib has earned significant money from his football career and owns expensive assets like houses and cars.

Gypsy Benitez's Instagram

The mother of three rarely speaks to the media or posts on social media. Her Instagram account has 7.1k followers, but it is private. She has posted 961 times on Instagram as of September 2023. You can still find Gypsy Benitez's photos on the internet. Her husband is active on X (Twitter) with 78.7k followers and on Facebook with 5.4k followers.

Gypsy Benitez, unlike other celebrity wives, has kept a low profile and lived a simple lifestyle. She has supported her husband since they began their relationship. She is also a caring mother and role model to many.

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Helix Odhiambo
Helix Odhiambo is an award-winning Kenyan journalist and content creator with over 6 years of experience. In 2016, he won the Goal Blaze Correspondent Award for young writers.