So you’re telling me Joe Burrow is dating a literal Sports Illustrated model and LGBTQ icon? That’s the rumor flying around this week, and the name in the headlines is Olivia Ponton . While some fans are still Googling who she is, others are resurfacing her older interviews because Olivia’s been out and proud for years. In fact, she recently reminded fans that she identifies as pansexual , not bisexual. And now, with Burrow linked to her, that identity is back in the spotlight.
Oh, and did we mention it’s Pride Month ? Yeah, the timing could not be more loud.
Olivia Ponton first came out as bisexual but later clarified she identifies as pansexual
Let’s rewind for a sec. Olivia Ponton, TikTok star, fitness queen, and modeling powerhouse, first publicly came out in 2021 via Teen Vogue. But a year later, she updated fans that she actually identifies as pansexual.
“Pansexual is basically… you don’t care about gender. I don’t care how you look,” she explained in a TikTok.
In short: she’s about the person, not the label. And she’s been open about that ever since. So while Twitter just caught up, Olivia’s been living her truth for a while now.
Why is it trending now? Oh, because Joe Burrow might be her man
Olivia Ponton has been spotted multiple times with Bengals QB Joe Burrow lately, first at the Miami F1 race, then in NYC, where paparazzi caught them looking not-so-just-friends. Suddenly, fans started linking her name with his and then, boom, her sexuality trended too.
Half the fanbase was simping. The other half was learning about gender identity. All of it? Peak Internet crossover.
We don’t get many high-profile LGBTQ+ figures orbiting the NFL . So when someone like Olivia, who’s young, visible, and proud starts dating one of the league’s most beloved QBs, people take notice.
Even if Joe and Olivia haven’t gone “Instagram official,” this connection has already brought a wave of queer representation into NFL Twitter. And that? That’s huge.
Whether Olivia Ponton and Joe Burrow are just vibing or fully boo’d up, her identity isn’t going anywhere. She’s been pansexual since before the internet cared, and now that she's in the NFL orbit, her truth is trending again and that's a win.
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Oh, and did we mention it’s Pride Month ? Yeah, the timing could not be more loud.
Olivia Ponton first came out as bisexual but later clarified she identifies as pansexual
Let’s rewind for a sec. Olivia Ponton, TikTok star, fitness queen, and modeling powerhouse, first publicly came out in 2021 via Teen Vogue. But a year later, she updated fans that she actually identifies as pansexual.
Olivia Ponton and livvy Dunne Sports Illustrated Swimsuit pic.twitter.com/ySphBCQ6He
— Celebrity Goddesses: NS4W 🏳️🌈 (@DkAvenger702) May 19, 2023
“Pansexual is basically… you don’t care about gender. I don’t care how you look,” she explained in a TikTok.
TRENDING: #Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s new model girlfriend Olivia Ponton says that she identifies as pansexual.
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) June 24, 2025
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Ponton first came out as bisexual in 2021 and is a part of the LGBTQ community. pic.twitter.com/IvcmqgStXw
In short: she’s about the person, not the label. And she’s been open about that ever since. So while Twitter just caught up, Olivia’s been living her truth for a while now.
Why is it trending now? Oh, because Joe Burrow might be her man
Olivia Ponton has been spotted multiple times with Bengals QB Joe Burrow lately, first at the Miami F1 race, then in NYC, where paparazzi caught them looking not-so-just-friends. Suddenly, fans started linking her name with his and then, boom, her sexuality trended too.
Joe Burrow rolls into a Miami party with Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt & his part-time lesbian 'employee' Olivia Ponton. What does it all mean? Let's investigate: https://t.co/AHZr3nEyxc pic.twitter.com/G7kXNepdew
— Joe Kinsey (@JoeKinseyexp) May 5, 2025
Joe Burrow and Olivia Ponton were spotted out and about in New York City, making stops at a few popular hotspots before heading back to Olivia’s place late at night. 📸 TheImageDirect pic.twitter.com/K9AtwN1UsC
— TMSPN.com (@sportsgossip) June 23, 2025
Half the fanbase was simping. The other half was learning about gender identity. All of it? Peak Internet crossover.
We don’t get many high-profile LGBTQ+ figures orbiting the NFL . So when someone like Olivia, who’s young, visible, and proud starts dating one of the league’s most beloved QBs, people take notice.
Even if Joe and Olivia haven’t gone “Instagram official,” this connection has already brought a wave of queer representation into NFL Twitter. And that? That’s huge.
Whether Olivia Ponton and Joe Burrow are just vibing or fully boo’d up, her identity isn’t going anywhere. She’s been pansexual since before the internet cared, and now that she's in the NFL orbit, her truth is trending again and that's a win.
Also read - Awkward moment: Ja'Marr Chase sidesteps woman’s hug in street encounter caught on video
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