Ann Michael Maye is emerging as a Patriots fan favorite, blending social media influence, business savvy, and unwavering support for Drake Maye.
Ann Michael Maye embraces Patriots colors ahead of New England’s Divisional Round showdown, capturing fans attention on and off the field (Photo: Social Media)
As the New England Patriots get back among the Divisional Round participants for the first time since 2018, the limelight has extended beyond the playing field. Young quarterback sensation Drake Maye has brought a new lease of life into the Patriots, but it’s not just he who has fans taking notice—that’s Drake Maye’s wife, Ann Michael Maye, who has recently become a constant face at Patriots events.
Ann Michael Maye, born as Ann Michael Hudson, is no less than a partner of the NFL quarterback. Born in North Carolina, she spent her life amidst sports. Her father was a college football player, while her brother played in the same team that Drake Maye played in at UNC.
Ann Michael Hudson was born on August 11, 2003. At only 21 years old, she has already experienced college, marriage, moving, and rising fame with a poise that is rare in today’s ever-accelerating sports media environment.
Education has always been at the heart of my journey. Following high school graduation in 2021, I attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Kenan-Flagler Business School in 2025, with minors in entrepreneurship and conflict management.
Professionally, Ann Michael has maintained a balance between her fitness skills, content, and brand. She holds fitness classes in Massachusetts, aiming to increase her online presence, which already reaches so many people, including hundreds of thousands, via TikTok and Instagram. Her background in business impacts her handling of this opportunity.
Family remains a steady influence. Ann Michael, coming from a sports-oriented household, understands the demands of competitive athletics. That perspective has helped her adapt quickly to life alongside an NFL quarterback while maintaining her own identity.
The two began dating in middle school, when they were both 12 years old and they continued to date through high school and college into Drake's stint in the NFL. Drake proposed in January 2025 and the couple married in June 2025 in North Carolina, later donating their wedding gifts to charity.
Ann Michael’s internet success was fueled further by her presence on TikTok, specifically through her baking videos. In December alone, she did a “Bakemas” series wherein she posted recipes daily for 25 days straight. This garnered millions of views.
Prior to the Patriots postseason game against the Houston Texans, Ann Michael posted a team-spirited outfit for the winter months that consisted of vibrant shades of red, blue and white. Fans appreciated this outfit and did not consider it to be an act strategically made to show team support.
Ann Michael’s net worth of the couple is financially rising due to the contributions from Drake Maye’s NFL signing contract of more than 36 million guaranteed.
