Olympian Shawn Johnson and her husband share an enduring love story that fans are eager to know more about. The former artistic gymnast and Dancing with the Stars alum has enjoyed the spotlight for decades. Needless to say, many are curious to get a glimpse into her personal life as well.
So, here’s everything we know about Shawn Johnson’s husband, their relationship, how many kids they have, and more details.
Who is Shawn Johnson’s husband?
Shawn Johnson is married to Andrew East.
The couple recently celebrated their 13th anniversary. On Tuesday, July 15, Johnson shared a romantic Instagram post chronicling their relationship. She posted a carousel of pictures featuring special moments the couple had shared every year since they began dating.
What does Andrew East do for a living?
Andrew East is a former professional football player.
East played college football at Vanderbilt University before he joined multiple NFL teams. In 2015, he signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent, where he played for a few months before transferring to the Seattle Seahawks the following year.
He has since signed with several NFL teams, including the Oakland Raiders, the Los Angeles Rams, the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Memphis Express. He was most recently signed by the Washington Redskins in 2018 before he was waived. East announced his retirement from the sport on February 25, 2022.
Shawn Johnson and Andrew East’s relationship explained
Shawn Johnson and Andrew East first met at the 2012 London Olympics. Recalling their first meeting on their YouTube channel, the couple shared that it was East’s brother, Guy, who set them up for a date. After dating for a few years, East proposed to Johnson on July 24, 2015, at a Chicago Cubs game, while the whole crowd witnessed the special moment. They tied the knot a year later on April 16, 2016.
Johnson and East have three children together. They welcomed their eldest daughter, Drew Hazel East, on October 29, 2019. Their second baby, son Jett James East, was born on July 19, 2021. Finally, the couple’s youngest kid, Barrett “Bear” Madison East, arrived on December 12, 2023.
Originally reported by Namrata Ghosh on ComingSoon.
