In the desert oasis of Las Vegas, where neon lights cast an electric glow over the Strip, rumors are swirling about an unlikely romance between Raiders owner Mark Davis and a young Sin City entertainer. From the plush private suites of Allegiant Stadium to the dazzling Cirque du Soleil stages, this pigskin fairy tale has NFL fans buzzing.
The lady at the center of the gossip is Hayden Hopkins, a 26-year-old whose sizzling dance moves have set stages ablaze, and now expecting. But is their rumored fling and Davis fatherhood fact or Vegas fiction? Only the shadow knows for sure, but you better believe this is one storyline that’ll have the Black Hole diehards hungry for more deets.
Unveiling the alleged romance between Mark Davis and Cirque du Soleil sensation
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Rumors have been swirling that Raiders owner Mark Davis, 68, is dating 26-year-old dancer and choreographer Hayden Hopkins. The internet went into a frenzy of speculation after CBS cameras captured Hopkins seated alongside Davis in his private suite at Allegiant Stadium during a 2022 game.
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Adding fuel to the fire, Hopkins shared a photo from her premium seats on Instagram, showing her wearing jeans and stilettos with the caption “Fun game.” When a fan asked about her experience in the owner’s box, Hopkins played it coy, responding “Haha MD [Mark Davis] is a legend! He’s my neighbor/friend.”
The rumor mill kicked into overdrive recently when Hopkins posted a photo on social media showing her bare baby bump with the simple caption “Baby.” This prompted rampant speculation that the NFL mogul could be the father of Hopkins’ expected child, though she has not confirmed paternity.
However, sources report Hopkins has previously denied any romantic relationship with Davis, despite their nearly 40-year age gap. Hopkins is renowned for her starring role as “La Belle” in Cirque du Soleil’s hit show “Mystere” in Las Vegas. Before her Vegas residency, the Seattle native built an impressive dance resume traveling across the U.S., Canada, and Australia to teach, choreograph, and perform. Davis himself has not directly addressed the relationship or pregnancy rumors publicly. The longtime owner has kept his personal life private since assuming leadership of the Raiders franchise after his father Al Davis passed away in 2011. Only time will reveal if this is a Vegas-worthy scandal or simply gossip blown out of proportion.
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Exploring Hopkins’ journey from dance floors to NFL suites
While the spotlight is shining brightly on her alleged romance with Davis, Hopkins’ rise to prominence extends far beyond the Allegiant Stadium owner’s suites. The 26-year-old was born and raised in Seattle, Washington alongside her younger sister Lennox, who is also a dancer focused on rhythmic gymnastics.
From a young age, Hopkins was racking up major titles like “Regional Teen Miss Starpower 2010” and “National Hollywood Vibe Teen Dancer of the Year 2010” while competing under different dance studios. Her prowess caught the attention of brands, modeling for top dancewear companies like California Kisses and Capezio.
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After graduating from Marymount Manhattan College in New York City with a Bachelor’s in Dance, Hopkins’ career skyrocketed. Hayden has been on the cover of Dance Spirit and Dance Informa magazine. Her high-profile gigs included performing for acts like Jason Derulo and Good Morning America, as well as the KDRTV Awards show.
So while her rumored fling with the much older Davis has tongues wagging, it’s clear Hopkins’ talent and hustle paved her own way to Sin City stardom long before becoming a suspected love with the Raiders bigwig.