After the split from her ex-husband Tiger Woods, Elin Nordegren only spoke to PEOPLE twice. She first spoke in 2010 after the finalization of the divorce, and the next she spoke four years later in 2014. But her 2010 interview showed her love for the former number-one golfer. Elin was in pain, but her words showcased how happy she was with Woods. Did you know why she chose him to spend her life together?
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The former couple was happy until the alleged scandal about the golfer surfaced in the media in 2009. It caused a strain in their relationship, and they decided to split up. The former nanny, Elin, was broken completely. However, she kept herself going for the sake of her children. But the ex-wife of Woods revealed her true feelings in 2010.
How could Tiger Woods do that to Elin?
After the rough split of Tiger Woods and Elin, she hardly spoke to the media. But when she did, it left everyone shocked. People criticized Woods for hurting her that way. In the interview, Elin was asked why she chose the golfer as her life partner. She was a beautiful model and could have gotten anyone she wanted. Even though he was a star, why Woods? Her answer touched hearts.
Elin chose Woods because she was happy with him and always felt safe. They used to have great times together; therefore, she wanted to seize that happiness for a lifetime. “I loved him, we had so much fun, and I felt safe with him. Our wedding day was one of the happiest days of my life,” said Elin. It is vital that your partner felt safe with you. And the golfer’s ex-wife felt that sense of safety.
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But the major championship winner proved her wrong. It shattered her beliefs when the news about her ex-husband was the talk of the town. They split up, but they loved their children. Therefore, Elin and Woods stayed friends for their children’s future and are still good friends. They live just 25 minutes apart in Florida so the kids can spend time with their father.
What happened after the divorce?
The divorce of Woods and Elina was an extensive process. According to Forbes, Elin received a $100 million divorce settlement. Before they made the announcements official, the Psychology graduate was rumored to receive $750 million as a divorce settlement. She also received monthly child support from the golfer.
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Today, Elin is happy with her boyfriend, NFL player, Jordan Cameron. They also have a beautiful son named Arthur, who was born in October 2019.