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Karl-Anthony Towns and his fiancée, Jordyn Woods, have been together for six years. From his time with the Minnesota Timberwolves to his trade to the New York Knicks, Woods has been by his side, and the two have become one of sports’ most recognizable couples. But their relationship began long before they became romantically involved.

The NBA star and the influencer met through mutual friends years before they started dating. Both have said that they were friends for a long time before their relationship evolved into something more. Towns later explained that there wasn’t a romantic connection initially; instead, they built a genuine friendship that eventually became the foundation of their romance.

And according to Woods, the transition from friendship to dating felt natural because they already knew each other so well. She noted that they connected on a deeper level because both had experienced the loss of a parent at a young age. Woods lost her father, John Woods, in 2017, while Towns lost his mother, Jacqueline Cruz-Towns, to COVID-19 in 2020.

Their shared experiences with grief helped strengthen their bond and create a relationship built on understanding and support. Towns has often praised Woods for her loyalty and positive influence, while Woods has described the basketball player as her best friend.

Their relationship officially began in May 2020, and they went public with it in September 2020 when Woods shared photos from a tropical vacation on Instagram. Since then, they have frequently appeared on social media together and Woods has become a regular presence seen during Knicks games, cheering on her man.

Over the years, the pair weathered the personal challenges of losses, health concerns, and the pressures that come with living in the public eye. Their ability to lean on one another during difficult times has been a defining characteristic of their relationship. Many fans view them as an example of a couple whose friendship remains at the center of their romance.

Their relationship reached a major milestone on Christmas Day 2025 when Towns proposed to Woods, and she happily accepted.

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But Woods is more than an NBA WAG.

Woods, who was born on Sept. 23, 1997, in Los Angeles, is a model and entrepreneur. She first gained recognition as Kylie Jenner’s best friend and appeared on the reality show Life of Kylie in 2017.

Since then, Woods has built a successful career through modeling, social media partnerships, and brand collaborations. She released her street style activewear line SECNDNTURE and more recently launched the clothing line, Woods by Jordyn. Moreover, she co-owns a wellness, beauty, and spa business located at The Tox Buckhead in Atlanta. In addition to Life of Kylie, Woods has also appeared in Keeping Up with the Kardashians and performed on The Masked Singer. She was a contestant on the third season of the reality singing competition series and competed as the Kangaroo character. Woods has taken on acting roles as well in the Freeform series Grown-ish.

Today, she has an estimated net worth of $6 million.