2018
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/michigan-qb-j-j-mccarthy-girlfriend-katyas-relationship-timeline/2024-01-23T00:45:59+00:00monthly0.7https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/September-2021-Jim-1-e1672351490658.jpg?quality=86&strip=allhttps://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2018-Jim-e1672347842166.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[2018]]><![CDATA[The twosome started dating.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/August-2019-Jim.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[August 2019]]><![CDATA[The athlete marked “365 days of loving” Kuropas.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/December-2019-jim.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[December 2019]]><![CDATA[McCarthy referred to his love as “my rock” during his junior year of high school.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/June-2020-Jim.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[June 2020]]><![CDATA[“Some things just go better together❤️,” he gushed via Instagram.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/October-2020-Jim.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[October 2020]]><![CDATA[The twosome celebrated two years of officially dating.“They say, once a man finds the right woman for him, he can accomplish anything. I am blessed and thankful for finding the right one for me at such a young age,” McCarthy wrote via Instagram. “Honored to have spent 2 years of my life with the woman of my dreams, and excited for the years to come❤️ #730days.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/April-2021.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[April 2021]]><![CDATA[The duo posed for a sweet snap.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/September-2021-Jim.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[September 2021]]><![CDATA[“How’d I get so lucky 🥰,” the football player gushed via Instagram.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/October-2021.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[October 2021]]><![CDATA[In his third anniversary tribute, McCarthy referred to Kuropas as the “love of my life.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/January-2022.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[January 2022]]><![CDATA[“Happy cake day to the most beautiful soul ❤️,” he wrote in his girlfriend’s birthday tribute. “Not only are you the love of my life, you are my best friend and someone who has always pushed me to be the best possible version of myself every single day. 19 down with many many more to come, and I would be the luckiest man in the world to be able to experience the rest of them by your side. Happy 19th @katyakuropas !!! I love you beyond measure ❤️❤️❤️.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/October-2022-Katya.png?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[October 2022]]><![CDATA[Kuropas was on hand to watch McCarthy’s first season as Michigan’s starting quarterback as the couple marked four years together on October 8.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/November-2021-Katya.png?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[November 2022]]><![CDATA[Kuropas watched McCarthy and the Wolverines beat Purdue to win the Big Ten Championship on December 3.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Katya-in-the-crowd.png?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[December 2022]]><![CDATA[Kuropas made waves online during the Fiesta Bowl as ESPN continued to show her reactions in the crowd when Michigan played TCU on New Year’s Eve. (McCarthy and the Wolverines lost 51-45.)]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/JJ-McCarthy-and-Girlfriend-Katya-Kuropas-Oct-2023.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[October 2023]]><![CDATA[As Kuropas continued to support McCarthy from the stands at Michigan games, they celebrated their fifth anniversary."1,825 days with the love of my life but a million moments that will be remembered and cherished for the rest of my life," he wrote via Instagram. "I couldn’t be more grateful for who you are and everything you do! You make me the best version of myself and it has been a complete blessing to continually watch you grow into the amazing woman you are. I love you my queen!!! 👸🥰❤️."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2024-01-08-at-1.33.22-PM.png?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[January 2024]]><![CDATA[Kuropas rooted for McCarthy and Michigan as they beat the Crimson Tide in the first round of the College Football Playoff in Pasadena.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/University-of-Michigan-Quarterback-J.J.-McCarthy-and-Girlfriend-Katya-Kuropas-Relationship-Timeline-935.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[January 2024]]><![CDATA[McCarthy announced his decision to enter the 2024 NFL Draft on January 14.“To my love Katya …. You are my soulmate, best friend, and my rock,” he shared in a lengthy Instagram post at the time. “I am so blessed to be your partner now and forever. I am so excited to continue our journey together.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/University-of-Michigan-Quarterback-J.J.-McCarthy-and-Girlfriend-Katya-Kuropas-Relationship-Timeline-934.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[January 2024]]><![CDATA[After over five years of dating, the couple announced their engagement on January 20.“Me, You & Marley Forever & Ever ✨🤍,” the duo wrote in a joint Instagram post alongside photos from the beachside proposal.]]>
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