Julie Hampton: Kirk Cousins, Career, Kids & Net Worth

Julie Hampton is popularly known as the wife of Kirk Cousins, an American football quarterback.

A woman has several identities in her life. Similarly, Julie Hampton is a wife, mother, daughter, teacher, super-fan, and philanthropist.

Professionally, Julie worked as an elementary school teacher.

Kirk has been playing for the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL (National Football League) since 2018. Formerly, he also played for the Washington Redskins.

In this article, we have mentioned everything about Julie Hampton—her early life, career, marriage, kids, and net worth.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Julie Hampton
Birth Date	27th August 1989
Birth Place	Alpharetta, Georgia, USA
Known as	Julie Hampton Cousins
Religion	Christianity
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Caucasian
Education	University of Georgia
Zodiac Sign	Virgo
Father’s Name	Mike Hampton
Mother’s Name	Sue Hampton
Siblings	Scott Hampton, Steve Hampton
Age	34 Years Old
Height	5 feet 6 inches (1.70 cm)
Weight	Not Available
Hair Color	Dark Brown
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Body Measurement	Not Available
Figure	Slim
Married	Yes
Husband	Kirk Cousins
Marriage Date	28th June 2014
Children	Cooper Cousins, Turner Cousins
Profession	Teacher
Net Worth	Not Available
Salary	Not Available
Social Media	Instagram
Kirk Cousins’s Merch	Signed Photo, Rookie Card, Signed Jersey
Last Update	April, 2024

Julie Hampton: Early Life and Education

On 27th August 1989, Julie Hampton was born in Alpharetta, Georgia, in the United States of America. She is the daughter of British parents Michael Hampton and Sue Hampton.

Julie has two older brothers, Steve Hampton and Scott Hampton. So she had a fun childhood as she grew up with her brothers.

However, there is not a lot of information about the personal lives of her parents and brothers.

Julie went to the University of Georgia. We do not have the information regarding her high school and early education.

But because she was a school teacher, we can assume that she had proper schooling in her childhood.

She started her teaching career as soon as she graduated from the university.

She worked in Fulton County School System. When she met Kirk, she was still a school teacher. More on their love story later.

Julie Hampton and her family are dog-lovers. Her parents also loved having pets around. So she grew up with a lot of pets in the house. She has adopted seven dogs.

Julie keeps her personal life away from the media.

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Kirk Cousins: Who Is Julie Hampton’s Husband?

Before knowing more about Julie, let us know about her husband, Kirk. After all, he is the reason we know Julie in the first place.

Kirk Cousins is an American quarterback in the NFL. Currently, he plays for the Minnesota Vikings.

He joined the team in 2018. Kirk had previously played for the Washington Redkins for five years before joining the Vikings.

Being one of the highest-paid NFL players, Kirk Cousin has a net worth of $90 million.

Kirk has been playing football for almost 14 years now. He started his NFL career in 2012 and played for the Washington Redskins.

In his first season, Kirk was honored as Pepsi NFL Rookie of the week when he played against the Cleveland Browns.

In 2018, Cousins joined the Minnesota Vikings and signed a three-year contract. He covered 244 yards and two touchdowns in his first game for the Vikings.

Kirk is excellent in the field and has a charming personality. Furthermore, he has set many records and won several awards in his career.

Julie Hampton: Age, Height, and Personality

Julie Hampton is 34 Years Old. Her date of birth is 27th August 1989, which makes her Zodiac sign Virgo.

Julie has a height of 5 feet 6 inches (170 cm).

She has a slim and fit figure. But her exact weight is unknown. Furthermore, Julie has naturally brown hair and beautiful brown eyes.

From her pictures, we can see that she has a charming smile and a graceful personality.

Her body measurements are unknown. But we will update it once the information is available.

Julie was born in the United States. So her nationality is American. She is of Caucasian ethnicity, and her religion is Christianity.

Julie Hampton: How Did She Meet Her Now-Husband Kirk Cousins?

Julie went to the University of Georgia while Kirk played football for the Michigan State University.

She met him at an annual college football game through a mutual friend

It was the Outback Bowl between the University of Georgia (UGA) and the Michigan State University (MGU). The year was 2012.

Julie has even posted about it on her Instagram, saying, “4 years ago today! UGA vs. MSU in the Outback Bowl… Little did I know I was about to meet my future husband after the triple OT game!”

After they met, the connection was strong. Everything went well. Similarly, they dated for more than two years before they got engaged.

The engagement was big news for Kirk’s fans.

The Proposal

Kirk proposed to Julie on 23rd November 2013 at the Speaker of House’s balcony in Washington D.C.

There was a beautiful view of the Washington Monument from the balcony of the Capitol Building.

Kirk was able to arrange the whole thing because he was friends with U.S. Congressman Bill Huizenga.

He had talked to Bill and asked if he could propose on the balcony of the office. Kirk had been there before, and he loved the view from up there. So he wanted to do it there. And, of course, Bill agreed.

Kirk posted this picture on Twitter a week before Thanksgiving 2013. He captioned the photo saying, “She said yes!”

In an interview, Kirk said that he was extremely nervous about proposing to Julie.

On their way to the Capitol building, he was holding her hand. She could feel that his hands were cold and sweaty.

When she asked him about it, he said he did not know why his hands were sweating. But, he knew that he was nervous about proposing to her.

Kirk said, “I was hoping she wasn’t starting to get suspicious, and she didn’t, so that was as planned. I wanted to make sure those guys could take good pictures while I was on one knee, and they did, so that went as planned.”

Julie Hampton: Marriage and Kids

Kirk Cousins and Julie Hampton tied the knot on 28th June 2014. They had their wedding ceremony in Atlanta, Georgia.

It was a private event with only a few close friends and family.

They have been married for more than six years now. Further, they have been blessed with two children, both boys.

Their elder son Cooper Cousins was born three years after their marriage on 29th September 2017.

They cutely announced the pregnancy by posting a picture on Instagram.

Their dog had a card around his neck that said, “MOM & DAD ARE GETTING ME A HUMAN.”

The Cousins welcomed their second baby, Turner Cousins, on 10th March 2019.

They announced the pregnancy, gender reveal, and childbirth to the fans through social media.

Being a dog-lover, Julie has adopted several dogs in her home. She and Kirk have seven foster dogs. They adopted them when they were eighteen months old.

Julie often posts pictures of her dogs and kids on Instagram. Further, she also encourages people to adopt dogs to provide them home.

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Another interesting fact about the couple is that they wear their wedding rings all the time.

Kirk does not take off his ring during his games. He wears them in the field as well. Julie loves it, and she is happy about it.

Career

Julie is a huge supporter of her husband. Whenever she has the time, she goes to see his games at the stadium.

But she has to take care of the kids at home. So it is not possible to see all of Kirk’s games.

She was a fan of him before their marriage. At the time, she often went to see him play.

Now, she watches him from home and enjoys his games throughout the seasons.

Julie works as an elementary teacher, and she enjoys her job. Being a teacher, she is intelligent and well-educated.

As soon as she graduated from the University of Georgia, she started her career as a teacher. When she met Kirk, she had just begun her teaching career.

As a teacher, she naturally has love and affection for children. That is why she often posts pictures of spending time with her kids.

Further, she also loves and cares about dogs. It shows that she has a fun, loving, and caring personality.

Julie and Kirk have different backgrounds of work. He is an athlete, and she is a teacher.

However, they support each other’s work and consistently seek to help each other in any way possible. After all, that’s what a good marriage is all about.

Julie is also a philanthropist. So she is involved in the D.C. charity to help the needy.

Julie Hampton: Net Worth and Salary

Julie’s professional work, other than teaching and philanthropy, is unknown. Also, there is no exact information on her net worth and salary.

The average salary of an elementary school teacher in Georgia is $56,250 per year. So we can assume that Julie makes a similar amount.

Julie is married to a successful athlete with a net worth of $90 million.

Kirk is one of the highest-paid athletes in the NFL. So Julie does not need to worry about anything because she shares the wealth with her husband.

The Frugal Couple

The couple is known for being frugal because they are careful about their finances.

Even though Kirk has a considerable net worth, the couple chooses to live a simple life. They do not spend much on fancy things.

The couple drives a 2000 GMC Savana passenger van which they bought from Kirk’s grandfather.

He also purchased a used Mercedes so that it would not cost too much. When Julie was pregnant with their first child, they lived rent-free in Kirk’s parent’s basement.

Julie Hampton: Social Media Presence

Julie is active mainly on her Instagram and has over 17k followers.

Her bio says, “Child of God, ???????? to @kirkcousins, Mom to ???????? Cooper and ???????? Turner, ???? Mom to Australian Labradoodle – Abe.” It shows her love for her husband, kids, and dogs.

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Both Julie and Kirk post pictures actively on social media. The couple mostly posts about their family and kids. Kirk also posts about his team, games, and endorsements.

Kirk is also active on Facebook and Twitter, while Julie is active only on Instagram.

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FAQs

How did Kirk Cousins Meet Julie Hampton?

Kirk Cousins met Julie Hampton through a mutual friend. They met for the first time at an annual college football game. It was UGA vs. MGU, and the year was 2012.

Do Kirk Cousins have a Kid?

Kirk Cousins has two kids, both boys. His elder son is Cooper Cousins, and his younger son is Turner Cousins.

What is Julie Hampton’s Net Worth?

Julie Hampton’s exact net worth is unknown. But, her husband, Kirk Cousins, has a net worth of $90 million.