Who is Drake Maye's wife? Meet Ann Michael Maye, childhood sweetheart of Patriots QB

For decades, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen reigned as the undisputed power couple of Boston, but as a new era dawns in Foxborough, Drake Maye and his wife Ann Michael offer a stark contrast to the high-fashion glamour of the past.

As the wife of the New England Patriots star Maye, Ann Michael has stepped into the role of the AFC’s newest leading lady with a grounded, Southern charm. While there are some notable NFL-wifes with high profiles like Taylor Swift and Hailee Steinfeld, Ann Michael is a hometown fixture who has been with Maye dating back to their childhood.

Their relationship that began in a North Carolina middle school when they were just 12 years old. Far from the curated spectacle of celebrity culture, Ann Michael’s rise to prominence in New England has felt remarkably organic — built on a foundation of childhood memories, athletic pedigree, and a viral baking series that has endeared her to a city once defined by the glitz of the runway.

Get to know Maye's wife, who is becoming New England's sweetheart one video at a time.

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Who is Drake Maye's wife?

Maye's wife is Ann Michael. The couple has been together for over a decade, dating through their years at William A. Hough High School and the University of North Carolina before marrying in June 2025.

In only his second year in the NFL, Maye has emerged as one of the league's most popular players, and with it, Ann Michael has become a popular face in Boston. She is making a name of her own on social media, largely through her viral TikTok series, "Bakemas," which has transformed her into a digital sensation with hundreds of thousands of followers. What began as a simple holiday baking project has expanded into a bona-fide brand, earning her the affectionate title of the "Queen of the North" among the Patriots faithful and even landing her a dedicated television segment on NBC Sports Boston titled "Beyond Bakemas."

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Her influence stretches beyond the kitchen, as she has become a fixture in the local community — teaching fitness classes and exploring the streets of Newbury and Nantucket. Whether she is appearing in a "One Bite" pizza review with Dave Portnoy or rocking a viral "I Love Drake Maye" sweatshirt at a snowy Gillette Stadium, Ann Michael has managed to bridge the gap between the high-stakes world of the NFL and a relatable, grounded lifestyle.

Her rising profile has even sparked playful comparisons to the Gisele era, though Ann Michael handles the "Gisele could never" comments with her signature Southern grace, reminding fans that the supermodel was "pretty good, too."

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Who is Ann Michael Maye?

Ann Michael graduated from the University of North Carolina in May 2025 with a degree in Business Administration. During her time in Chapel Hill, she sharpened her leadership skills by serving as the Vice President of Finance for her sorority, Kappa Delta. Ann Michael was a multi-sport varsity captain in softball, field hockey, and cheerleading during her high school years. Her brother, Tad Hudson, also shares a football connection as a fellow quarterback who was actually teammates with Drake at UNC.

This past season, she became a digital sensation with her viral "Bakemas" TikTok series, where she shared daily holiday recipes that earned her over 370,000 followers. The phenomenon grew so large that it landed her a professional television project.

Patriots QB Drake Maye and his wife, Ann Michael, help carry donated Thanksgiving food and goods to the cars of families in need here in Boston. pic.twitter.com/FAU7cWvPQN

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The couple began their marriage with an incredible gesture by reportedly donating nearly $100,000 worth of wedding gifts to local shelters in their hometown. 

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When did Drake Maye meet Ann Michael?

Ann Michael has been by Drake's side since they were 12 years old. They remained together before officially tying the knot on June 21, 2025.

They attended William A. Hough High School together in Cornelius, North Carolina, and their bond remained unbroken even after Drake transferred to Myers Park High School to further his football development. Their shared journey continued at North Carolina, where Ann Michael was a fixture on the sidelines for every home game while pursuing her own degree in Business Administration.

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After a decade of dating, Drake proposed during a sunset beach vacation in Mexico in January 2025, and the couple officially tied the knot on June 21, 2025, at the Grandfather Golf and Country Club in Linville, North Carolina.

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What does Ann Michael Maye do for a living?

 Though her husband is an NFL fixture in millions of households, Ann Michael has had a successful career of her own. She has successfully parlayed her business background and personality into a multi-faceted career that balances media, fitness, and brand management.

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Following the viral success of her "Bakemas" TikTok series (which garnered millions of likes), she signed a deal with NBC Sports Boston to host her own cooking segment titled Beyond Bakemas. She is also a prominent social media influencer, collaborating with brands and even appearing in high-profile content like Dave Portnoy’s "One Bite" pizza reviews.

Leveraging her 2025 degree in Business Administration from UNC (where she served as VP of Finance for her sorority), she manages the business side of her own brand and has previously held prestigious internships with firms like Deloitte Consulting.

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Where is Ann Michael Maye from?

Ann Michael Maye is originally from Huntersville, North Carolina, a suburb just north of Charlotte.

She grew up in the Lake Norman area and attended William A. Hough High School in Cornelius, where she first met Drake Maye. Her roots in the state run deep; her father played football at Wofford College and her brother, Tad, played at UNC and Coastal Carolina. After spending her entire life in North Carolina — including her college years at UNC-Chapel Hill — she moved to the New England area following the 2024 NFL Draft to support Drake's career with the Patriots.

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How old is Ann Michael Maye?

Maye is 22 years old. She is just about a year younger than the Patriots star, who is 23.

She was born on August 11, 2003, graduating from UNC at only 21 years old.

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How tall is Ann Michael Maye?

While there is no official height listed for Ann Michael Maye, she is widely estimated to be around 5-foot-4.

Fans and sports media outlets have often noted her significant height difference to Maye in photos, where she appears to be roughly a foot shorter than the Patriots quarterback. Despite her smaller stature compared to the athletes in her family, her presence is anything but small — she was a standout multi-sport athlete in high school, serving as captain of her varsity softball and field hockey teams.

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