Troy Aikman steps out with new girlfriend

Troy Aikman, legendary Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current ESPN commentator, has kept a famously guarded personal life since stepping out of the NFL spotlight. But in recent months, subtle signs of a new romance began surfacing—until they quietly became undeniable.

Aikman, 56, had been dating Haley Clark, a poised and stylish sales director from Dallas, for several months before the world caught on. Their low-key courtship—teased through discreet Instagram stories and travel snapshots—escaped widespread attention, primarily because few knew Aikman had quietly ended his second marriage.

According to insiders quoted by The Post, Aikman and his second wife, Catherine “Capa” Aikman, finalized their divorce in 2020, just three years after tying the knot. The split occurred in near-total silence, with no public statements, court filings, or social media fallout. The divorce remained so discreet that even longtime fans were stunned to learn he was single again.

Once the media caught wind of Aikman’s new partner, Haley Clark swiftly locked down her Instagram, perhaps anticipating the scrutiny that would follow. But by then, vacation photos had already circulated—revealing a sun-drenched romance against the cinematic backdrop of the Italian coastline.

In one candid image, Clark—draped in a lemon-hued maxi dress—wrapped her arm around Aikman as they lounged aboard a luxury yacht. Other pictures from the trip captured relaxed breakfasts, breezy Mediterranean vistas, and group dinners with friends. Notably, Aikman’s college-aged daughters were also seen in the mix, hinting at familial comfort with the new chapter in their father’s life.

Clark, now in her early 30s, was just three years old when Aikman led the Cowboys to his first Super Bowl title in 1992. A graduate of Southern Methodist University and a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, she has built her career in luxury menswear as the senior sales director at Q Clothier. Her roots trace back to Oklahoma City, where she attended a private high school before relocating to Dallas.

While it’s unclear how Clark and Aikman crossed paths, their romance appears to have begun quietly, with social media posts dating back to a February sushi dinner. Since then, the couple has been spotted together more openly, including a May 21 appearance in Del Mar, California.

The nature of Aikman’s split from Capa remains shrouded in ambiguity. No divorce filings have surfaced, and the former couple has refrained from commenting publicly. But with Clark now firmly by his side—and appearing in photos that exude ease and intimacy—Aikman seems to be embracing a new chapter with signature calm and control.

For fans, the revelation comes as a surprise—but also a reminder that even legends prefer to live some of their most meaningful moments off the field, and out of sight.