Variety has published a feature titled “NFL’s 20 Hottest WAGs: Taylor Swift, Madison Beer, Normani and More,” spotlighting the wives and girlfriends of National Football League players.
The acronym “WAGs” – standing for wives and girlfriends – entered popular usage in the early 2000s through the British press, most notably in connection with pop‑star Victoria Beckham and her husband, footballer David Beckham, who was frequently seen at his matches.
Originally the term described the partners of footballers in the United Kingdom, but it has since broadened to encompass the significant others of athletes in other sports, including the United States’ NFL.
Variety’s list, as indicated by its headline, includes a range of high‑profile figures from the entertainment world, underscoring the crossover appeal between professional football and popular culture.
The piece reflects the continuing media fascination with the personal lives of athletes and the public profiles of the women who accompany them.
<small>Source: Variety — read the original story there.</small>