Who Is Russell Wilson Ex Wife Ashton Meem? Did She Cheat On Him With Golden Tate? Affair and Draft
Rachel Acosta
Updated on January 09, 2026
Ashton Meem is the ex-wife of Russell Wilson. Get to know more about her below.
Russell Wilson is said to be ready to be back in the field. He was previously injured during the Seahawks’ Week 5 matchup with the Rams.
He underwent surgery on October 8 and was given a recovery timeline of 6 to 8 weeks. Reporters said that he suffered a tendon rupture, a dislocation, and multiple fractures.
However, he has made his come back sooner than expected. Moreover, he also mentioned that he was not going to take 6 or 8 weeks to get back on the field.
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Who Is Russell Wilson Ex-Wife Ashton Meem?
Russell Wilson’s ex-wife Ashton Meem was rumored to have cheated on him. However, it was not the case and these were just some speculation from netizens.
The athlete and his former wife met during their teenage year. They first met during high school and again at a summer party. After that, they started dating each other and maintained a long-distance relationship during their college days.
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They tied the knot in 2012. Their relationship was able to go through a long-distance relationship but sadly their togetherness could not live long enough.
They separated in 2014. However, the QB requested the public to respect their privacy and did not mention any reason behind their separation.
Did Ashton Meem Cheat On Russell Wilson With Golden Tate? Learn About Her Affair
Aston Meet did not cheat on Russell Wilson with Golden Tate. After the divorce, the rumors about Ashton cheating on her former husband with one of his teammates named Golden Tate started to get viral.
However, the matter was clarified by Tate himself. He claimed that he did not have an affair with Russell’s ex-wife.
For the record, Russell has never said that his wife cheated or what lead to his divorce. Why he divorced his wife is none of our business. What matters is his life with his family now.
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In addition, she was instead best friends with his girlfriend. Furthermore, he considers Wilson as his good friend and he also believes that the rumors about him were baseless.
He also added that those people who create such fake news should cut it out. Besides, his girlfriend Elise Pollard also helped him to deny the accusations, according to a source.
Russell Wilson Draft Day?- When Did He Get Drafted?
The NFL draft day of Russell Wilson was in 2012. It was the year he got married to his high school lover as well.
He was selected by the Seahawks in the third round (75th overall).