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Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bill Belichick's Girlfriend Jordon Hudson Stuns in Retro Outfit on Friday
Bill Belichick's Girlfriend Jordon Hudson Stuns in Retro Outfit on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Bill Belichick's girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, caught everyone's eye on social media Friday after sharing a striking poolside photo from her California getaway. The 24-year-old Maine native, who placed third in the 2025 Miss Maine USA pageant, posted a picture of herself lounging under the sun while sipping a fruity drink. Hudson wore a pink and white striped bikini top and matching bottoms, giving the photo a fun, retro '60s vibe. 'Maine girl takes on California (ironically),' she wrote in the caption. Her toned abs were front and center, and her Instagram followers took notice. 'Love the bathing suit!!!' one admirer wrote. Others were captivated by her physique. 'Your abs! 🔥 but also those chicken tendies look soooo good,' another said. A fan chimed in with, 'Nice abs 🙌. What is your secret?' 'Looking beautiful as usual! 👍💕' a user argued. 'Abs goes crazy!!' praised a commenter. 'So stunning gorgeous mermaid 🔥,' described another. The photo also included snacks like chips, guacamole and fries, creating a laid-back vacation vibe. Hudson competed for the Miss Maine USA crown in May but placed third. In her previous post, Hudson tagged her pageant friend Melissa Sapini in the photo, who held the Miss Massachusetts USA title. The two have shared a close bond since they both competed under the Clemente Organization banner in 2024. After Sapini passed her crown to the 2025 winner last week, Hudson recalled the pain of not winning the crown herself and how she leaned on Belichick after her loss. Hudson and Belichick, 73, have been publicly dating since June 2024. The two reportedly met on a flight in 2021 while she was still in college. With Hudson embracing vintage fashion and fans applauding her confidence, it's clear she knows how to make a splash, both on and story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
Boston Globe
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Jordon Hudson, with Bill Belichick in attendance, finishes third in Miss Maine USA pageant
Advertisement She lost out to Bangor's Shelby Howell, who will compete in the Miss USA pageant and reap other rewards that come with the state title. Anne Baldridge, last year's winner, spoke Sunday about how her win 'catapulted her career,' opening doors for modeling contracts as well as opportunities working with brands and magazines. Jordon Hudson was one of 17 contestants for the Miss Maine USA title this weekend, and figured prominently in the pageant's program. Nicole Yang/Globe Staff That prize package seems right up Hudson's alley, given her previously demonstrated interest in finding the spotlight. This past February, Throughout the various portions of the competition — introductions, swimsuit, evening gown, and Q&A — Hudson never received the loudest cheers. Her support group was very small in comparison to the flocks of family and friends for the other 17 contestants, with only Belichick and her father, Heath Hudson, sitting front row. Advertisement Still, she drew plenty of interest. Reporters and photographers from the New York Post, New York Times, People magazine, Washington Post, and more national outlets attended the two-day event. Paparazzi staked out the Holiday Inn's otherwise unremarkable lobby. The pageant's website also crashed Sunday morning and remained unavailable throughout the competition because of overwhelming traffic. A spokeswoman for the Clemente Organization, which produces the Miss Maine USA and Miss Maine Teen USA pageants, said the media interest in this year's competition was the same as in years past. That comment is certainly hard to believe. Jordon Hudson, competing as Miss Hancock USA, won the style award as 'the girl who best expressed her individuality and personality through her wardrobe, hair, and makeup choices.' Clemente Organization The interest in Hudson and her relationship spiked following Belichick defended Hudson with Ex-ESPN writer Pablo Torre Hudson, however, has remained uncharacteristically quiet since. Her last post on Instagram teases the aforementioned statement following the CBS interview. Hudson typically updated her profile multiple times per week — not only with photos of her and Belichick, but responses to negative comments about her or their relationship. Advertisement But Hudson has yet to publicly address the latest series of events, so it's hard not to interpret her comments Sunday through the lens of what's happened the past two weeks. 'I'm feeling an immense amount of pride right now,' Hudson said when emcee Sal Malafronte asked how she was doing this weekend, before briefly holding back tears. 'I'm hoping that anybody who's watching this finds the strength to push through whatever it is that they're going through and embodies that hate never wins.' After the competition concluded, only Howell and Seacoast's Jazmine Werner, winner of the Miss Maine Teen USA pageant, spoke to the media. Other contestants could not answer questions, with some saying organizers told them any interviews would be considered a breach of contract. During the brief availability with Howell and Werner, a Clemente spokeswoman shut down multiple questions, including one about Belichick's attendance. Hudson did receive the pageant's 'style award' — voted on by staff and given to 'the girl who best expressed her individuality and personality through her wardrobe, hair, and makeup choices.' The pageant staff also votes on 'Miss Photogenic,' while the contestants vote on 'Miss Congeniality.' The crystal trophy apparently didn't mean much to Hudson, who never picked it up before leaving the ballroom. Maybe she's learned from her boyfriend, Nicole Yang can be reached at
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
8 Rules Miss Maine USA Pageant Contestants Have to Follow (Yes, Including Jordon Hudson)
The Miss Maine USA pageant takes place this weekend and it's already causing a lot of buzz. There are several notable names among this year's contestants, including Isabelle St. Cyr, the first transgender contestant to compete in the pageant, and Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson. Hudson, who is a Maine native raised in Hancock, announced her pageant participation with an Instagram post on April 9 in celebration of International Pageant Day. She revealed that she'll be representing her hometown in the competition. According to the Miss Maine USA website, the pageant is produced by the Clemente Organization and its founders Laurie Clemente and her husband Anthony. They also helm the state pageant in Massachusetts. "The Clemente Organization stresses the importance of good sportsmanship, a strong sense of character, and building friendships, and provides a forum for young woman to reach their goals in a positive environment," per the website. Miss Maine USA, which is a part of the Miss Universe Organization, has evolved its rules in recent years. They include eligibility guidelines, outfits contestants must wear, various rounds participants must endure and more. According to the Miss Maine USA website, organizers are searching for "diverse young women" who possess more than just beauty, emphasizing intelligence and willingness to "share their hearts and minds as ambassadors" of the state and nation. "Winning titles of this magnitude catapults young women to instant fame where they simultaneously become role models," the site continues. "There is no end to the possibilities and opportunities that await, and their year as titleholders is certain to be one full of personal growth and development." Ahead of the pageant this weekend, read on for the rules Miss Maine USA contestants must follow! Related: 11 Rules Miss USA Contestants Have to Follow (Including a Few New Ones) Those interested in participating in Miss Maine USA must meet a specific age requirement, per the organization's website. They must be born in 2006 or earlier, making contestants 18 years or older. If interested and younger than 18 (born between 2006 and 2010), contestant hopefuls can apply for Miss Teen USA. If born in 2006, applicants can choose either division to compete. Contestants must be United States citizens to compete in Miss Maine USA, including being born in the states or through naturalization. If not, participation is not allowed. In 2012, the Miss USA pageant changed its rules to be more inclusive of transgender women, as previously reported by NPR. The Miss Maine USA website, states that contestants must "represent and warrant that you are a female," adding that they should be "recognized medically and legally as a female in the United States" to participate in the pageant. This year, Isabelle St. Cyr will be the first transgender woman to compete in the pageant, following the rule change. "I'm just doing it because I love pageants and I just happen to be trans,' St. Cyr told Maine's Piscataquis Observer. 'I want to show everyone that trans women absolutely can do this pageant and can do well.' Clemente Organization assistant director Ava Clemente also told the outlet, "The Miss Universe Organization is committed to being inclusive and reflective of the evolving values of our society... We celebrate all women who embody the values of confidence, community and empowerment that the Miss USA program represents." Those who want to participate in Miss Maine USA must be — you guessed it — a resident of Maine. Full-time college students in the state of Maine are also allowed. For Hudson, she's been vocal about her love for her hometown on social media. She has been a longtime champion of the fishing industry, and previously spoke to PEOPLE exclusively about her "nautical family history." The former Bridgewater State cheerleader has also voiced her political beliefs. In early March, Hudson issued a 'plea' in an open letter to the White House and Donald Trump, asking the president to reconsider the recent decision to cut the federally funded Maine Sea Grant. "I am Jordon and I speak for the fishermen," she wrote in part on Instagram in a lengthy caption. "I speak for the fishermen, for the fishermen who have no voice." Miss Maine USA consists of three competition phases, all of which contestants are required to participate in. For Miss Maine USA specifically, they include the swimsuit round, the evening gown round and the interview round. These rounds are preliminary and judged. "Contestants with the highest composite scores become semifinalists," per the organization's website. For the evening gown round, contestants must wear dresses that they selected themselves. "Attention is focused on each contestant's overall appearance, self-confidence, and the beauty she brings to the gown of her choice," per the event's site. "Judges are instructed to evaluate the contestant, not the dress she is wearing." While having previous pageant experience will only benefit a contestant, it isn't required to participate in Miss Maine USA. "No previous pageant experience is necessary," the organization's website reads. While Miss Maine USA has common rounds like swimsuit and evening gown, it does not have a talent round like other pageants. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The first transgender woman to compete in Miss Maine is a farmer who loves to dance
Apr. 16—Growing up, Isabelle St. Cyr begged to participate in a Little Miss pageant. She saw her sister and her close friend on the stage. She wanted to show off her years of dance training during the talent portion of the competition. She particularly loved to see the contestants walk in their gowns. "To see all of these people that I knew on a daily basis really transform and really embody their true selves and have so much confidence when they were on stage in their gowns — it was something I really wanted to do," she said. She will finally get her chance. St. Cyr, 24, will be the first openly transgender woman to participate in the Miss Maine pageant in May. She will walk the stage as Miss Monson, representing the town where she owns a farm and lives with her partner. She wants to use her platform to challenge stereotypes about trans people, a message that she feels is more important than ever as the Trump administration targets Maine for allowing transgender athletes to participate in sports. "There's no one way to be trans," St. Cyr said. "It's important now more than ever to break that mold and show people and show other trans people that you are not in a box. You do not have to do the things that people have set up for you. You can blaze your own path." Miss Universe, which includes Miss USA and is one of the largest beauty pageants in the world, has allowed trans women to participate since 2012. In 2021, Kataluna Enriquez was crowned Miss Nevada and then became the first openly trans woman to compete in Miss USA. But not all experiences are positive. Last month, a trans woman withdrew from the competition for Miss Georgia because she said the organization's actions did not align with her mission for inclusivity. St. Cyr said her experience so far has been positive and welcoming. Laurie Clemente is the executive director of the Clemente Organization, which presents the state pageants in Maine and Massachusetts. "She's been a joy to get to know," Clemente wrote about St. Cyr in an email. "I appreciate her positive outlook on life." REPRESENTING RURAL MAINE St. Cyr grew up in Howland. She understood her gender identity as a young child and came out to her parents when she was a teenager. In high school, she wore makeup and joined the cheerleading squad. She helped start a sexuality and gender awareness club. But St. Cyr also faced slurs, bullying and threats. "It definitely was not easy growing up being trans in such a rural area," St. Cyr said. "The things that I have today never seemed possible when I was 13, 14 years old." When she turned 18, she legally changed her name and moved to Bangor. She continued dancing and worked as a makeup artist, but missed her quiet hometown. Her "nana" kept chickens, and as a child, St. Cyr said she would help collect eggs and clean the coops. A couple of years ago, St. Cyr and her partner moved to their farmstead in Monson, where they raise animals, sell chicken and duck eggs, cultivate fruit trees and tend to the land. "I started to feel that calling to stay somewhere more rural so I could advocate for these people that are just like me, who grew up in a small town and do truly love it," St. Cyr said. She also held onto her pageant dreams. Every year, she watched the Miss Universe pageant. She felt inspired by Enriquez in 2021, and in December, applied to participate in Miss Maine. Pageant experience is not required; the contestants choose their title to represent a city, county, region or landmark. St. Cyr chose Miss Monson to reflect the town where she has built her life. "It's important that people know that there are trans women that live in these rural areas," she said. Gia Drew, executive director of Equality Maine, agreed. "There's this idea that all LGBTQ people or trans people only live in the larger cities of Maine," Drew said. "We live here too, but it doesn't mean that we don't grow up and exist in the rural towns of Maine." CHARACTER AND CONFIDENCE The Miss Maine pageant will take place in Portland on May 10 and 11. According to the website, each division usually has 25 to 50 contestants who are judged in three areas: interview, swimsuit and evening gown (there is no talent portion). The criteria include "character, poise, confidence and personality." Clemente said the titleholder is actively involved in the community and partners with charities to advocate for important causes. The judges are also looking for someone who will represents the state in the national Miss USA pageant. St. Cyr said the interview is a significant portion of the final score. Her years of experience as a dancer and a cheerleader means she is comfortable on stage, but she feels more nervous about that Q&A. She also feels new stress under the Trump administration, but she is trying to prepare herself and the people she cares about for negative backlash. "The negative backlash is inevitable when you're a trans person pretty much doing anything in America," she said. "I think I'll be able to handle it well and with grace and continue to represent for not just transgender women, but women as a whole." Drew said she has also seen positive posts on social media from people who are cheering for St. Cyr in her pageant. "What a wonderful opportunity it is for Isabelle, and also for other trans people to know this is a possibility," Drew said. St. Cyr said her family and friends have supported her by doing mock interviews and joining her on shopping trips. She has chosen her evening gown and her swimwear. "That's the part I'm most excited for," she said. "To walk that stage confidently, as myself, in a bathing suit that makes me feel beautiful." Copy the Story Link We believe it's important to offer commenting on certain stories as a benefit to our readers. At its best, our comments sections can be a productive platform for readers to engage with our journalism, offer thoughts on coverage and issues, and drive conversation in a respectful, solutions-based way. It's a form of open discourse that can be useful to our community, public officials, journalists and others. We do not enable comments on everything — exceptions include most crime stories, and coverage involving personal tragedy or sensitive issues that invite personal attacks instead of thoughtful discussion. You can read more here about our commenting policy and terms of use. More information is also found on our FAQs. Show less
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bill Belichick's Girlfriend Jordon Hudson Announces She's Competing for Miss Maine USA 2025
Jordon Hudson has her eye on the prize. Bill Belichick's girlfriend announced on Wednesday, April 9 that she will be competing in Miss Maine USA 2025, sharing the news on Instagram alongside two photos wearing a dress with a sash and crown. "Happy International Pageant Day 👑✨," she began her caption. "I couldn't think of a better day to share with the world that I will be competing for Miss Maine USA 2025; representing my hometown Hancock. 🫶🏼💜 [insert mussel shell emoji]." The first photo in the carousel of images featured a crowned Hudson dressed in a green gown with a silver and white sash that read "Miss Hancock USA" on the front. She posed powerfully, putting her hands on her hips and staring into the camera. Related: Bill Belichick's Girlfriend Jordon Hudson Wades into Politics with Personal Plea to Trump The second image featured Hudson wearing a purple tulle dress and star-adorned crown atop her head as she smiled and posed. According to the Miss Maine USA website, the pageant is produced by the Clemente Organization and its founders Laurie Clemente and her husband Anthony. They also run the state pageant in Massachusetts. "The Clemente Organization stresses the importance of good sportsmanship, a strong sense of character, and building friendships, and provides a forum for young woman to reach their goals in a positive environment," per the site. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Hudson, who's been dating Belichick, 72, for over two years, is a former Bridgewater State University cheerleader. She has been vocal about her love for her hometown on social media, in addition to her political beliefs. In early March, Hudson issued a 'plea' in an open letter to the White House and Donald Trump, asking the president to reconsider the recent decision to cut the federally funded Maine Sea Grant. 'I am Jordon and I speak for the fishermen,' she wrote in part on Instagram in a lengthy caption. 'I speak for the fishermen, for the fishermen who have no voice.' Hudson has been a longtime champion of the fishing industry. During Super Bowl weekend in February, Hudson exclusively spoke to PEOPLE about her 'nautical family history.' Related: Who Is Bill Belichick's Girlfriend? All About Jordon Hudson Hudson said she wanted to bring awareness about the plight of fishermen in her Maine hometown. She was wearing a blue sequin dress with a coral reef design and carrying a lobster bag that read 'Save Maine Fishermen," at the time. The former New England Patriots coach began seeing Hudson in early 2023 after his split from Linda Holliday, his girlfriend of 16 years. The two reportedly first met in February 2021 while Hudson was still in college. Belichick and Hudson's relationship was made public in June 2024. Six months later, they made their red carpet debut at a gala for the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Read the original article on People
