How Long Were Bre Tiesi and Johnny Manziel Married? A Look Back at Their Relationship — and Where They Stand Today

Mar. 15, 2025

Johnny Manziel and Bre Tiesi at the launch of Semouiller at Delilahs.Photo:SplashNews.com

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BeforeBre Tiesiwas a star onSelling Sunsetand a mom to Legendary Love, her son withNick Cannon, she was married to former Cleveland Browns quarterbackJohnny Manziel.

The two began dating in 2016 and got engaged less than a year later. Theygot marriedin 2018, but a year later, itappeared the two had splitafter Tiesi wiped her Instagram of photos of them together. Shortly after, Manzielconfirmed the news of the splitin an interview withTMZ Sports.

“This is all very, very personal and very sad,” Manziel told the outlet in March 2019. “I appreciate everyone who has been so supportive of both of us and I would just ask that everyone respect our privacy at this difficult time. My hope is to put my head down and be allowed to focus on work and what is required of me on the football field.”

Their divorce was finalized in November 2021, and less than a year later, Tiesi welcomed her first child with Cannon.

From when they first started dating to the drama surrounding Manziel during their relationship, here’s a look back at Bre Tiesi and Johnny Manziel’s relationship.

Manziel and Tiesi started dating the same year he was released from the NFL

Johnny Manziel and Bre Tiesi at Craig’s Restaurant on March 7, 2018.Trf Images/Shutterstock

Trf Images/Shutterstock

In February 2016, Manziel was involved in analleged domestic disputein which he allegedly threatened to kill himself and his ex-girlfriend, Colleen Crowley, who claimed he beat her so badly she lost hearing in her left ear. Weeks later, the Browns released Manziel, and his NFL career was over. In April 2016, Manziel was indicted on a misdemeanor assault charge but later reached an agreement with prosecutors to dismiss the charge.

Later that year, Manziel was tied to Tiesi.

They got engaged after less than a year of dating

Johnny Manziel and Bre Tiesi during an NCAA college basketball game between Kentucky and Texas A&M on February 10, 2018.Sam Craft/AP

Sam Craft/AP

Manziel proposed to Tiesi during a trip to Paris in March 2017. They had been dating for less than a year but got especially close during a trip to Miami in December 2016.

“When you find a girl as amazing as I did that saved me from where I was in my life, you absolutely put a ring on it,” Manziel toldTMZat the time.

He told the outlet that he proposed with a diamond ring and a bouquet of roses in Paris.

“I’m in shock. I couldn’t imagine a day without [Johnny]. I’m so glad I never have to,” Tiesi said.

They were married for one year

Bre Tiesi at the Netflix Reali-Tea event held at the Netflix FYSEE Space on May 18, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. ; Johnny Manziel attends the Harold & Carole Pump Foundation 2023 Gala on August 18, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.River Callaway/Variety/Getty ; Tiffany Rose/Getty

River Callaway/Variety/Getty ; Tiffany Rose/Getty

A year after getting engaged, Manziel and Tiesi tied the knot in March 2018 in a private wedding ceremony at a California courthouse. However, they kept their wedding a secret at first, with a source close to Manziel confirming it happened to PEOPLE.

“He is telling people close to him [about the wedding],” the source said. “They didn’t invite anyone but a couple of witnesses. I think they’ll have a party later.”

They added that Tiesi had been a stabilizing presence in Manziel’s life as he dealt with the fallout of his career and reputation.

“He’s trying to get his life settled down,” the source said. “She’s good for him and balances him, and he’s crazy about her.”

Tiesi accused Manziel of cheating on her

Almost exactly a year after getting married, Tiesi and Manziel split in March 2019. The model addressed her relationship on Instagram, responding to a follower who asked a question about Manziel.

“U been married? U been betrayed? I don’t do betrayal for a person I was devoted to period,” she wrote in a since-deleted post. “Vows were broken f— money and f— u and every other loser on here.”

According to a source, the drama started after Tiesi went on vacation to Bali, Indonesia, and when she returned, she deleted all the photos of her and Manziel off her Instagram after finding out he was cheating on her.

“She went away, and when she got back, she thought he had been cheating,” the source said. “She somehow found out, and she was irate.”

A second source added that the two had been fighting “like cats and dogs” since her return due to the alleged infedilty.

“One minute they were together, the next minute they were going to split up," they said. “Then they were going to reconcile. It went back and forth for days. They really hit a rough patch.”

Soon after, Manziel confirmed in an interview with TMZ Sports that the two had split up and filed for divorce.

She celebrated her divorce with a party

Bre Tiesi celebrating her divorce in November 2021.Bre Tiesi/Instagram

Bre Tiesi/Instagram

Over two years after filing, Tiesi and Manziel’s divorce was finalized in November 2021. Tiesicelebrated the moment with a partywith her friends and a red broken heart-shaped cake that read “I do, I did, I’m officially done” on one side and “divorced at last” on the other. The dessert also featured a Barbie doll with a mini bottle of alcohol lying next to it.

“I do, I did, I’m officially done,” Tiesi captioned photos from the event onInstagram. “Thanks to all my girls for the craziest divorce party. No shade to J, wish you nothing but the best, love ya.”

Manziel appeared on an episode ofSelling Sunsetnearlythree years after their divorce was finalized

Bre Tiesi and Johnny Manziel on ‘Selling Sunset.'.Netflix

Netflix

Tiesi soon moved on from her split with Manziel when she entered a relationship with Cannon and welcomed a son with him. She also joined the cast of Netflix’sSelling Sunsetseason 6 in 2023.

Manzielappeared on the showin its eighth season, owning up to his infidelity while Tiesi sold him a house.

“My ex-husband Johnny Manziel reached out because he’s looking for a house in L.A. I’m going to help him find something but we’re going to make sure he lives very far from me,” Tiesi joked during a confessional clip.

While the two toured the $4 million house, Manziel shared how proud he was of all that Tiesi had accomplished in the last few years.

“Life goes the way that it’s supposed to go,” Manziel said. “You are in a position now where you got exactly what you wanted in life. And I’m proud of you for that and I’m happy for you.”

He added, “I learned a lot about what I handled wrong. I was a lost, depressed kid running around the Hollywood Hills getting drunk every night and living in a nightclub. And a lot of time behind your back, probably.”

At which point Tiesi cut in, saying, “Oh you spent a lot of time with someone else on their back, but yes it’s fine.”

Manziel then acknowledged that he cheated on her, laughing and nodding his head in response.

“Yes, Bre, yes. Yeah, I know,” he said. “And I still feel bad to this day about treating you like that. Getting divorced after we broke up was one of the hardest points in my life, and I cried and I begged and I pleaded.”

In her confessional following the clip, Tiesi reflected on Manziel’s apology, while acknowledging that he still had his faults.

“I’m happy to hear that J can recognize the hell that he put me through. That tells me that at least the effort I put in is recognized and it’s not all completely in vain,” she said. “Johnny is like Peter Pan, he just never wants to grow up. So we’re gonna let him stay in his little fairytale land.”

source: people.com