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Kealia Watt is the wife of JJ Watt and here is more about her family, net worth, salary, records, and endorsements

Kealia Watt is an American soccer player who currently plays for the Chicago Red Star and is the wife of NFL superstar, JJ Watt. Let’s know more about her life.

Kealia Watt Facts

Birth PlaceDraper, Utah, United States
Father’s NameBen Ohai
Mother’s NameCindy Ohai
Star SignAquarius
CollegeUniversity of North Carolina
Net Worth (2021)$1 Million
Age29
Date of BirthJanuary 31, 1992
Height (ft)5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight (kg)60 (132 lb)
NationalityAmerican
PositionMidfielder / Forward
TeamsHouston Dash, Chicago Red Stars
HusbandJJ Watt
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August 21, 2018 – Seattle, Washington, United States – Seattle, WA – Tuesday, August 21, 2018: Seattle Reign FC vs Houston Dash at the UW Medicine Pitch at Memorial Stadium. Kealia Ohai – ZUMAt139 20180821_zaa_t139_072 Copyright: xJanexGershovichx

Kealia Watt and JJ Watt families

Kealia Mae Ohai was born in Draper, Utah, United States. She is the daughter of Ben Ohai and Cindy Ohai. Interestingly, Kealia’s parents named her after Kealia Beach on the island of Kauai.

Kealia also has a sister named Megan, who is a former youth national team member and has played soccer at USC where she won the 2007 NCAA championship.

Kealia’s husband, JJ Watt was born on March 22, 1989. 32-year-old Watt is the son of Connie Watt and John Watt.

JJ has two siblings named T.J. Watt and Derek Watt. Both of Watt’s brothers are NFL players, playing for Pittsburgh Steelers.

Kealia Watt’s husband JJ Watt

JJ plays in the NFL as a defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft.

Born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Watt played ice hockey from age four to age 13. He played for travel or competitive teams that traveled to Canada and Germany. He eventually gave up hockey due to a conflicting schedule and for financial reasons. Nevertheless, Watt also played football throughout his childhood and became passionate about the sport while he was in fifth grade.

JJ is a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2012, 2014, 2015), five-team First-team All-Pro (2012–2015, 2018), and five-time Pro Bowl (2012–2015, 2018).  He has also won the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year (2017).

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Kealia Ohai celebrates a goal with her former team, the Houston Dash. She was acquired by the Chicago Red Stars in a trade that sent Katie Naughton and the 18th overall pick to the Dash on January 6. Wilf Thorne/ISIPhotos.com

Kealia Watt career

Kealia currently plays for the Chicago Red Stars of the National Women’s Soccer League and has also played for the United States women’s national team. She has formerly played for the Houston Dash (2014-19).

Kealia has been a member of the United States on the under-17, under-20, under-23, and senior national teams. She is also the winner of the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

During her college years, Kealia was named to the First-Team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and ACC All-Freshman Team.

Kealia Watt and JJ Watt relationship

Since 2016, Kealia Watt has been in a relationship with JJ Watt. After dating for more than a year, the couple went public with their relationship in January 2017.

In 2019, they became engaged. On February 15, 2020, Kealia and JJ got married in a secret ceremony in the Bahamas.

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Kealia Watt with her husband JJ Watt. (JEFF KRAVITZ)

Kealia Watt and JJ Watt’s net worth

According to Insider, JJ and Kealia have an estimated combined net worth of over $51 million.

The net worth is mainly acquired from their salaries as a professional and from various endorsement deals.

FAQs about Kealie Watt

What is the age of Kealia Watt?
Kealia Watt is 29 years old and was born on January 31, 1992.
What is the net worth of Kealia Watt?
Kealia Watt has a net worth of $1 million.
Where was Kealia Watt born?
Kealia Watt was born in Draper, Utah, United States.
Who is the husband of Kealia Watt?
Kealia Watt’s husband is JJ Watt.
When did Kealia Watt get married?
Kealia Watt and JJ Watt got married on February 15, 2020, in the Bahamas.
In what position does Kealia Watt play?
Kealia Watt plays in the position of Midfielder / Forward.