Discover Ben Shelton's renowned athlete partner, daughter of a basketball legend in the NBA.
Ben Shelton and Trinity Rodman are making waves in the sports world, as two rising stars fueling romance speculations. This dynamic duo, both 20-somethings, have kept their relationship under wraps, but the occasional public display of affection suggests they're comfortable in the spotlight, at least a little bit.
In May, Ben took to Instagram to celebrate Trinity's birthday, sharing a heartwarming photo of their duo, about to lock lips. The caption read, "Happy birthday beautiful girl. I love you."
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Trinity is a prominent figure in both women's soccer and the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), where she plays as a forward for the Washington Spirit. Her accolades include NWSL Best XI honors, NWSL Rookie of the Year, U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year, and, notably, a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Despite her success, Trinity faced a setback in April when she was ruled out indefinitely due to a persistent back injury by the Washington Spirit. She has been diligently working on her rehabilitation and is expected to make a comeback in July, as USWNT coach Emma Hayes indicated.
Trinity's lineage is as iconic as her achievements, as her father is NBA legend Dennis Rodman. However, their relationship is far from ideal. In December 2024, Trinity opened up about her father's absence in a Call Her Daddy podcast episode. She described Dennis as someone who "is not a dad... Maybe by blood, but nothing else." Trinity spoke of years of emotional and financial abandonment, recalling a time when they were homeless, living in a car while attending a wealthy school. Responding to his daughter's comments, Dennis apologized, expressing regret for not being the father she wanted him to be.
The duo's love story began in early 2025, hinted at through a TikTok trend where they "shot their shot" at each other. They made their relationship official on Instagram later that month. Ben shared a photo of Trinity kissing his cheek, with Trinity later confirming the relationship in the comments. According to Ben, going public with their love life was a "more normal thing" and "crazy how much it did blow up." The couple has been supportive of each other, with Trinity attending several of Ben's tennis matches. In April, she cheered him on at the BMW Open in Munich, Germany, and in June, she consoled him after his French Open defeat to Carlos Alcaraz.
Trinity's career in sports extends beyond soccer, as her father, NBA legend Dennis Rodman, is a celebrity in the world of basketball. The couple's whirlwind romance, fueled by tweets and TikTok videos, has become quite the entertainment spectacle for fans of celebrities. Despite the highs and lows of their individual lifestyles and strained relationships with family, Ben and Trinity have found solace in each other, combining their passions for sports, specifically tennis and basketball, to create a unique and captivating relationship story.
