Joe Burrow's rumored girlfriend Olivia Ponton leaves fans stunned with Italy vacation photos

Joe Burrow may be gearing up for another season with the Cincinnati Bengals, but his rumored girlfriend, Olivia Ponton, is making headlines of her own.

The model and social media influencer gave fans a glimpse of her latest getaway on Wednesday, sharing a collection of photos from Lake Como, Italy. While Burrow didn't appear in any of the pictures, that didn't stop fans from flooding the comments after Ponton posted the scenic snapshots to Instagram.

Ponton, who has been linked to the Bengals quarterback since late 2024, drew thousands of reactions as followers admired both the breathtaking backdrop and her vacation photos.

Olivia Ponton's Italy getaway catches fans' attention

Ponton shared a carousel of photos from picturesque Lake Como, one of Italy's most famous vacation destinations.

She captioned the post, "I feel like Padmé."

The reference wasn't lost on many fans. It was a nod to Padmé Amidala, Natalie Portman's iconic "Star Wars" character. In "Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones," Padmé and Anakin Skywalker spend time together around Lake Como before secretly marrying, with several memorable scenes filmed there.

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While Burrow wasn't featured in the post, Ponton's followers quickly filled the comments section with praise.

The comments were pretty similiar. And they were all positive.

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Joe Burrow and Olivia Ponton have been linked since 2024

Rumors surrounding Burrow and Ponton first gained widespread attention following the December 2024 burglary at the Bengals quarterback's Ohio home. Police records identified Ponton as the person who discovered the break-in while Burrow was away with the Bengals. Shortly afterward, People reported the two had been casually dating since early September 2024.

The pair has largely kept their relationship out of the spotlight. They were last publicly seen together at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic party in Los Angeles earlier this year. Burrow, meanwhile, is preparing for his seventh NFL season after helping establish himself as one of the league's premier quarterbacks. The former No. 1 overall pick has led Cincinnati to two AFC North titles and a Super Bowl appearance, and he'll look to guide the Bengals back into championship contention this fall.

For now, though, it was Ponton who had social media talking with her latest vacation post from one of Europe's most picturesque destinations.

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