NBA superstar Jimmy Butler had a very rough childhood. The six-time NBA All-Star’s father abandoned the family when Jimmy was just ten days old. Then his mother abandoned him when he was 13 years old. Butler was homeless from 13 to 17 and switched between friends’ couches as he struggled during his teenage. Fortunately, Jimmy was taken in by one of his close friend’s parents when he was 17. Then things started looking up when Butler entered the NBA. Even though his parents deserted him, he still maintains a good relationship with them.
The Miami Heat star has also dated multiple women over the years. But he has reportedly been in a relationship with Kaitlin Nowak for a few years now. Here’s what we know about Butler’s girlfriend.
Who is Jimmy Butler?s girlfriend, Kaitlin Nowak?
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Jimmy Butler’s girlfriend Kaitlin Nowak is a model and lifestyle influencer. She was born on 13 December 1990 in Nebraska to Michael and Natalie Nowak who are entrepreneurs. Kaitlin graduated from the Omaha South High School in Nebraska. She then went to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where she earned a degree in advertising, public relations and applied communications. After graduating college, she moved to California to pursue her modeling career.
Unlike most models in today’s era of social media, Kaitlin tries to stay away from the spotlight and keeps her social media profiles private as well. Interestingly, Nowak reportedly made an appearance on the 2016 ESPYs with fitness coach Ben Wilkinson and Butler was in a different relationship at the time.
How and when did Jimmy Butler & Kaitlin Nowak meet?
It is unknown how and when Jimmy Butler and Kaitlin Nowak first met. The rumors about their relationship started growing in 2019. Even though Butler posts consistently on social media and has over nine million followers on Instagram alone, he rarely posts anything about his personal life.
Kaitlin has attended multiple games of Butler over the years, which fueled the rumors. However, the couple made their relationship public when they attended Super Bowl LIV together in 2020. The model has been courtside during Butler’s games on several occasions after 2020 as well.
Do Jimmy Butler and Kaitlin Nowak have children together?
Jimmy Butler and Kaitlin Nowak have a child together named Rylee Butler. Rylee was reportedly born in October 2019. Butler and Kaitlin have apparently decided to keep their daughter off the spotlight and social media. While a lot of children of celebrities have their own social media accounts, that is not the case with Rylee.
Even the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals MVP has not posted a picture of his kid on any of his social media handles. However, he did open up about the excitement of being a father.
Jimmy Butler’s baby daughter Rylee – pronounces like Riley – arrived a little over a week late. He thinks she came on opening day to show him what’s really important. pic.twitter.com/62f5wasY8R
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) October 29, 2019
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After the birth of Rylee, Jimmy stated that both the child and mother are doing well during an interview. He also talked about his child being born on opening day.
According to a report from NBC Miami, he said, “I started looking a life different a long time ago, but I definitely look at it way differently now. I feel like every time I leave the house, every time I hop in the car, any time I do anything, I’m like, ‘Yo, I’ve got to make it home.’ And I look forward to having that feeling for the rest of my life.”
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