24 PGA Tour winner Dustin Johnson started dating former Canadian ice hockey player Wayne Gretzky’s daughter, Paulina Gretzky, in early 2013.
Even before her glamorous marriage to Dustin Johnson, Paulina was already in the limelight with a thriving career in her own right.
Paulina is the daughter of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, born on December 19, 1988, in Los Angeles, California.
She has carved out a name for herself as a model, actress, and social media influencer. Paulina is best known for her work in Grown Ups 2 (2013), Fame (2009), and Guns, Girls and Gambling (2012).
In addition to her acting career, Paulina has ventured into music and modeling. Her love for singing and songwriting remains a significant part of her life.
Paulina Gretzky’s Mother, Janet Gretzky, Introduced Her to Dustin Johnson!
Paulina and Dustin Johnson started dating in early 2013 before the 2013 PGA Tour session started.
The actress shared an exclusive fact about their very first meeting during an interview for Golf.com’s YouTube series The Scoop, saying it was her mother, Janet Gretzky, who introduced her to who would be her future husband.
During their first meeting, never in her wildest dreams did Paulina think that she’d get married to him. In fact, she said, “I wanted nothing to do with him at the time.”
In nearly no time, they became head over heels for each other. Dustin and Paulina knew they were THE ONE for each other, and later that year, Dustin proposed to Paulina on August 18, 2013.
The actress took to her now-deleted Instagram post to flaunt her studded engagement ring, writing: “Never Been Happier.“
Dustin and Paulina announced their first pregnancy in September 2014, sharing a photo of her caressing her baby bump in a maternity shoot.
The couple welcomed their first son, Tatum Gretzky Johnson, on January 19, 2015. “Paulina and I are happy to announce the arrival of our baby boy, who was born in Los Angeles on Monday morning,” Dustin shared the news via Instagram.
Two years later, they extended their family of three to four with the arrival of their second son, River Jones Johnson, on June 14, 2017.
Dustin, who once devoted himself entirely to golf, experienced a shift in priorities after meeting Paulina. Now, his world revolves around his wife and children.
For me, golf was always the most important thing. And now, it’s Paulina and the kids. And they’ll always be the most important. Obviously, I love the game of golf, competing and playing. But they’re the most important thing.
If not, Paulina also reciprocates the same amount of love for Dustin. After the birth of their first son, she raved about him, saying:
Dustin’s the best dad. He’s my best friend. He’s been so supportive of me and we’re just there for each other.
Dustin and Paulina Dated for Almost a Decade Before Tying the Knot!
The couple faced intense media speculation about their relationship, especially after welcoming their second child.
Rumors began making rounds when reports surfaced that Paulina had removed all photos of Dustin from her Instagram.
To address the situation, the PGA Tour winner posted a message on Twitter on September 12, 2018, writing “Every relationship goes through its ups and downs, but most importantly, we love each other very much and are committed to being a family. Thank you for your love and support.“
Just weeks later, on September 28, 2018, Dustin and Paulina put the rumors to rest by sharing a kiss during the Ryder Cup.
The wedding preparations began in full swing in 2021, with Paulina going bridal dress shopping in April of that year.
She celebrated her bachelorette party on February 27, 2022, with a fun, cowboy-themed event featuring rhinestone cowboy hats.
After nearly a decade together, Dustin and Paulina officially became husband and wife on April 23, 2022, in a stunning ceremony at the luxurious Blackberry Farm resort in Tennessee.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Dustin Johnson turned professional in 2007 and joined the PGA Tour in 2008.
- He is one of the few players to win a PGA Tour event in each of his first 13 seasons (2008–2020).