Ann Michael May was Drake May’s biggest fan long before he became the quarterback of the New England Patriots.
Although the two are now married, Anne has been rooting for the athlete for years, as they were high school sweethearts.
“We’re going to the Super Bowl!!!!!❤️💙❤️💙,” she proudly exclaimed via Instagram in January 2025 after the Patriots secured a spot in the 2026 Super Bowl vs. the Seattle Seahawks.
“Words cannot express how proud I am of you, #10!!!!” she continued.
“Seeing your dreams come true is the greatest blessing and I love you!!!!!!”
Read on to learn everything we know about Drake’s supportive wife.
How did Ann Michael and Drake meet?
Ann Michael and Drake met as teenagers growing up in North Carolina.
They had a romance while attending William A. Hough High School in Cornelius. The two stuck together and continued their relationship through college, even though Drake eventually transferred to Myers Park High School.
Both lovebirds attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where Drake became one of the best UNC Tar Heels quarterbacks of all time.
Meanwhile, Ann Michael graduated in May 2025 with a degree in business management, according to LinkedIn. Outside of academics, she was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority and served as vice president of finance.
What does Ann Michael do for a living?
Since graduating from UNC, Ann Michael has amassed nearly 500,000 followers on TikTok and made waves with her “Bakemas” series.
Following the success of her holiday baking series, she signed a deal with NBC Sports Boston to host her own cooking segment titled “Beyond Bakemas,” in which she created a different recipe for each episode.
The show featured special guests including Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy and Patriots football center David Andrews.
What are the milestones in Ann Michael and Drake’s relationship?
The quarterback made their relationship official on Instagram in 2020 with a sweet New Year’s post.
“Celebrating 20 years in 10,” she wrote alongside a photo of the two cuddling.
The athlete popped the question in January 2025 with a romantic beachside proposal.
“I love spending my life with you. I can’t wait to marry you!” Drake captioned Carousel, capturing the moment he got down on one knee and the two later posing by the water at sunset.
Ann Michael and Drake were married on June 21, 2025 at Grandfather Golf and Country Club in Linville, North Carolina.
The couple shared a joint Instagram post of their special night with the caption, “What a night! Cheers to forever 🥂 love you!”
How will Ann Michael support Drake on game day?
Ann Michael is almost always at the stadium cheering for Drake when he starts for the New England Patriots.
She is frequently spotted wearing personalized Patriots merchandise, including an “I ❤️ Drake Maye” sweatshirt.
Ann Michael also flaunts her friendship with Patriots WAG members, often appearing at games in matching outfits.
She also never hesitates to express her support for her husband and his soccer career on social media.
“Drake, words can’t express how proud I am of you,” she wrote on Instagram in April 2024, the day she was drafted by the Patriots.
“It has been such an incredible blessing to be by your side through all of this ❤️ I love you and can’t wait for the next chapter!”
