Who is Russell Wilson's ex-wife, Ashton Meem? All you need about the former Partner of the American football quarterback

Here is all you need Ashton Meem ex-wife of NFL star Russell Wilson. (Paul Herbert, Getty Images/ Bleacher report)

Who is Russell Wilson's ex-wife, Ashton Meem? All you need about the former Partner of the American football quarterback

Tosin Abayomi 11:35 - 26.04.2024

Here is all you need to know about Ashton Meem ex-wife of NFL star Russell Wilson.

Ashton Meem is a name that will always be associated with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson.

In this article, we will take a look at all you need to know about Rusell Wilson's ex-wife Ashton Meem.

Who is Russell Wilson's ex-wife, Ashton Meem?

On September 6, 1987, she was born to her parents, Lang Meem and Molly Meem in Richmond, Virginia, in the United States of America.

Ashton Meem attended St. Catherine High School in Richmond where she would meet Russell Wilson.

It was at  St. Catherine High School in Richmond, Ashton Meem and Russell Wilson began a relationship that would last for eight years.

She decided to attend the University of Georgia after graduating from St. Catherine High School.

Ashton did not stay long at the University of Georgia as she decided to reunite with her boyfriend at the time.

She transferred from the University of Georgia to North Carolina State University.

Wilson was the quarterback for the North Carolina State University Wolfpack football team at the time.

Ashton Meem is an advertising and accounting expert. She was married to Denver Broncos' star QB Russell Wilson for two years.

Ashton Meem with several years in the industry seems happy with her work
Ashton Meem graduated with a  degree in communication from North Carolina State University.

Ashton Meem's career

Ashton Meem graduated with a degree in communication from North Carolina State University.

She decided to pursue a career in the advertising industry with her qualification from college. 

She became an intern at Lewis Media Partners and McKinney shortly after graduating from college,

In 2011, Ashton Meem got her first job at Richmond-based Morton Consulting as an account executive after several years of experience in intern positions.

She was able to establish herself as a major force in the industry before another move to join the American Family Insurance company. 

After with several years in the industry seems happy with her work and now specializes in advertising operations.

Ashton Meem and Russell Wilson

Following their relationship from high school to University, Ashton Meem got married to Russell Wilson.

At the Country Club of Virginia on January 14, 2012, she became Russell Wilson's first wife.

They initially announced their engagement in  August 2010 after Russell was selected with the 75th overall pick in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft.

Wilson after nine seasons with the Seattle Seahawks made a move to the Denver Broncos in 2022.
Wilson made a name for himself as the quarterback that would lead the Seattle Seahawks to the 2013 Super Bowl championship.

Russell Wilson's football career

Wilson developed into a star recruit for the NFL during his time at the North Carolina State University Wolfpack football team.

During the 2007 season, Wilson had a redshirt year and in 2008 he became the understudy for the quarterback role sharing minutes.

Wilson was named quarterback of the pre-season all-ACC football team ahead of the 2009 season.

To wrap up his college career, he transferred to the Wisconsin Badgers football program after three years with the North Carolina State University Wolfpack football team.

Wilson made a name for himself as the quarterback that would lead the Seattle Seahawks to the 2013 Super Bowl championship.

It turned out to be back-to-back super bowl appearances for Wilson as the Seattle Seahawks won the NFC championship against the Green Bay Packers.

Wilson and the Seattle sea hawks would, however, suffer a loss to the Tom Brady-led New England Patriots in the 2014 Superbowl championship.

Since being drafted, Wilson led the Seattle Seahawks to the super bowl in 2015. He also has been named to the pro bowl first-team nine times.

Ashton Meem got married to Russell Wilson, following their relationship from high school to University.
Following their relationship from high school to University, Ashton Meem got married to Russell Wilson.

Wilson after nine seasons with the Seattle Seahawks made a move to the Denver Broncos in 2022.

Ashton Meem and Rusell Wilson Divorce

After two years of marriage, Ashton and Russell announced their divorce.

There were reports that Ashton had an affair with her husband's teammate Golden Tate.

Despite Ashton and Tate denying the allegations, Russell decided to file for divorce.

Just before the divorce, Russell had led his team, Seattle Seahawks to emerge winners of Super Bowl XLVIII champions in 2013.

The amount of money settled for divorce remained undisclosed as the process was smooth and both 

They have been silent about the reasons behind their divorce and moved on with their respective lives.

Ashton Meem and Russell Wilson after divorce

Ashton Meem has kept her life away from Hollywood and social media.

Reports from multiple sources suggest she is living a single life with friends and family.

Wilson started dating American singer Ciara after his divorce from Ashton Meem.
Wilson was spotted with Ciara during a visit to the White House to see President Barack Obama in 2015

Russell Wilson and Ciara

Ashton Meem has kept her life away from social media as Wilson continues to do well in the NFL.

Wilson started dating American singer Ciara after his divorce from Ashton Meem.

In 2015, Wilson was spotted with Ciara during a visit to the White House to see President Barack Obama.

She uploaded a picture of her old engagement ring and used it for her Twitter profile picture four months after her former husband Wilson got engaged to Ciara in 2016.

Ashton Meem's net worth

According to several sources, following her divorce from Wilson, she has a net worth estimated to be around four million dollars.

She has continued to expand her advertising business while participating as an event planner.

She continues to have celebrity status despite shying away from the media since her divorce from Wilson.

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