Who is Troy Aikman’s new girlfriend Marisa Howard? Former model, wellness entrepreneur, and children’s book author

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and Monday Night Football analyst Troy Aikman has often found himself in the spotlight for reasons mostly not related to football. The NFL Hall of Famer, long recognized as one of the sport’s most influential voices, has seen his personal life draw nearly as much attention as his on-field legacy.

From past links to Hollywood star Sandra Bullock and country singer Lorrie Morgan to his first marriage, Aikman’s relationships have regularly made headlines. Now, the focus has shifted once again, this time to his new girlfriend, Marisa Howard.

Troy Aikman’s past relationships

Sources have confirmed that Howard and the 58-year-old former quarterback are romantically involved after they were seen together at a Children's Cancer Fund event and other events, according to the Daily Express. According to Showbiz Cheatsheet, Howard, 39, is a yoga enthusiast and author of children's books. He is 19 years older than his ex-girlfriend Haley Clark, who was 22 years younger than him.

Aikman’s new girlfriend Marisa Howard

Citing her website, D Magazine has reported that Troy Aikman’s new girlfriend is Marisa Howard, a former model who later built a career in marketing and communications and is also the founder of the wellness platform MARHOW.

According to the Daily Express, Howard is still technically married and has two children. An art collector with strong Texas ties, she attended the University of Texas, the same state where Aikman spent his entire NFL career.

Beyond her wellness work, Howard has authored the Sissies Adventure Series, a line of children’s books designed to “celebrate the gift of sisterhood while joyfully exploring new destinations.” The collection includes three titles—Sissies at the Sea, Sissies in the Mountains, and Sissies Go to Mexico—each of which holds ratings of at least 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon.