Fact Check: Is Troy Aikman Gay? Everything On His Salary And More

May 2024 · 3 minute read

Rumors of former athlete Troy Aikman being gay are resurfacing, despite the fact that he is married twice, and both times with women. Here is what you need to know. 

Troy Kenneth Aikman is an American former football player and athletic personality who played as a part of the National Football League (NFL).

Troy mostly played for the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL, for 12 seasons actually, and he also was a part of the college football championship where he had amazing stats.

Firstly drafted in the 1989 NFL draft, he played for many years. Well, it has been nearly 2 decades since his retirement, so people do know that he is a veteran player.

With his career ending that long ago, the public curiosity is more inclined towards his personal life rather than his professional life.

Also, concerns about him being homosexual, information about his wife, age, family, salary, and related matters are rising all over the web.

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Fact Check: Is Troy Aikman Gay?

No, Troy Aikman is not gay and he has made it clear multiple times.

Indeed, he has sometimes tried so much to prove he is not gay that he might have said something that might be homophobic.

Firstly, what makes it obvious is the fact that he is a married man and he has actually gotten married twice, both times with a woman.

And, it is seen that he gets a little aggressive when he is called or even asked if he is gay, to which people react a little harshly, obviously.

He once made a statement saying that “he chooses to not date men” which might make it seem like he is bisexual and chooses not to date men.

But what he actually did was he tried implying that homosexuality is a choice, meaning that people just choose to date men, saying that it is not a natural thing, which upset a lot of people.

Meet Troy Aikman Wife And Family

As mentioned, Troy Aikman is a married man who has gotten married twice.

He was first married to his wife Rhonda Worthey to whom he got married for about 11 years.

However, they got divorced and about 6 years later, he got married to his current wife Catherine Mooty who is a renowned American fashion icon and media personality.

He also has 2 children, both daughters, Alexa Marie Aikman and Jordan Ashley Aikman, to who he gave birth with his first wife Rhonda Worthey.

Troy Aikman Age: How Old Is The Former Athlete?

The age of the former athlete and NFL star Troy Aikman is 54 years old now.

He was born on November 21, 1966, in West Covina, California, United States.

Troy Aikman Salary Revealed: How Much Does He Earn Now?

Now, as a Fox commentator, Troy Aikman earns about $7.5 million a year.

However, he used to earn an even better-sounding salary while he used to be an active player.

Well, with such a salary, he has gathered a net worth of about $30 million by now.

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