Candice Crawford is renowned not only as the wife of former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo but also as a prominent Texas broadcaster in her own right. Her journey from beauty pageant winner to media personality has made her a familiar face, particularly in Dallas Cowboys broadcasts.
Beyond her professional achievements, Candice is a dedicated mom of three and has a charming love story with Tony Romo, now an NFL analyst. Dive into her multifaceted career, family life, and the endearing romance that captured many hearts.
Who is Tony Romo’s Wife, Candice Crawford?
Before marrying, Romo, Candice interned for the Dallas Cowboys and worked as a news reporter. Candice is a highly decorated beauty queen competing in Miss Texas Teen USA in 2003 and 2005.
In 2008. Candice Crawford won the Miss Missouri competition and went on to represent the state in the Miss USA pageant. She came in sixth place overall.
After Miss USA, Crawford went on to work at several different news stations reporting. As an intern, Crawford met Tony Romo during an interview.
After the interview, Romo was smitten and invited her to a movie and dinner. Still living with her parents, Romo went to her family home to pick her up for their first date.
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From there, the pair began dating in 2009. The couple made it official at their star-studded 2011 wedding. Romo proposed with a platinum 8-carat diamond ring.
When Did Tony Romo and Candice Crawford Meet?
Tony and Candice’s love story began with a chance meeting when Candice landed a job as a sports broadcaster in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Tony, taking the initiative, asked her out for dinner and a movie. At the time, Candice was living with her parents, who were die-hard Cowboys fans. Naturally, she was a bit anxious about how they’d react to meeting Tony, especially since he was such a big deal in their household.
Despite her concerns about potential awkwardness, Tony didn’t shy away from picking Candice up from her parents’ house. To her surprise, the meeting went off without a hitch. Her parents were thrilled and impressed, which helped ease her initial nervousness. After that first date, Tony and Candice continued seeing each other, and their connection grew stronger with each outing.
By 2009, they were officially a couple, and their relationship blossomed even further. Then, in 2010, Tony proposed to Candice, marking the beginning of their journey towards marriage.
What was Tony Romo and Candice Crawford’s wedding like?
In 2011, Candice Crawford and Tony Romo tied the knot at Arlington Hall in Dallas’ historic Oak Lawn neighborhood. Their reception had a unique Cowboys theme, adding a distinctive touch to the celebration. The wedding was flawlessly planned and executed by Dallas events planner Todd Fiscus, who had also orchestrated Eli Manning’s wedding in 2008. A charming detail of their wedding was the invitation extended to the entire Cowboys roster, including the famous owner Jerry Jones, making for a grand guest list of around six hundred people.
Candice’s Family and Early Life
Candice Crawford’s father is a dermatologist. Crawford’s mother is a teacher. She was born in Lubbock, Texas on December 16th, 1986.
Candice Crawford isn’t the only famous Crawford in the family. Her older brother is Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford, who is also famous for his role as Nate Archibald on the CW series.
Fun fact, both Chace Crawford and Tony Romo dated Carrie Underwood, a year apart. While Romo and Underwood reportedly had a tough breakup, Crawford and Underwood parted mutually as friends. Although the brother-in-laws both dated the country star, today, Chace Crawford and Tony Romo are family.
When she’s not hosting or reporting, Candice Crawford is a Dallas Mavericks fan and enjoys going to games and playing basketball herself. For hobbies, Crawford enjoys spending time at home, running, and cooking.
What is Candice Crawford’s Career?
Crawford studied at the University of Missouri. Candice Crawford is a beauty queen who has worked as an actor, news reporter, show host, and model. While studying at the University of Missouri she worked as a Dallas Cowboys reporter.
Crawford was also a reporter for the CBS show, The Blitz. Crawford has also hosted the Dallas Cowboys, weekend sports show the Special Edition. She has since hosted, Up All Night, the Dallas guide show as well as a lifestyle show, called The RC Project.
It’s estimated that Candice Crawford’s net worth is around $10 million. These earnings are from her time as a TV and sports reporter, show host, and winnings from pageants. Crawford continues to be a regular face around the Dallas Cowboys franchise working as a show host, guest, and reporter.
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Candice Crawford and Tony Romo’s Children
Following their wedding in 2011, Tony Romo and Candice Crawford welcomed their first son, Hawkins Crawford Romo, on April 9, 2012. Their second son, River Romo, arrived on March 18, 2014. The couple’s third son, Jones McCoy Romo, was born on August 23, 2017. Tony and Candice now have three boys: Hawkins, River, and Jones.
