Bill Belichick, 72-year-old legendary NFL coach, has found a new kind of spotlight lately, and it isn’t on the football field. He and his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, turned heads over Halloween with their couple-themed costumes that immediately lit up social media, per USAToday. Belichick embraced a fisherman’s persona, complete with fishing rod in hand, while Hudson dazzled in a mermaid outfit with a sparkly orange tail and seashell bra. In a photo Hudson shared on Instagram, Belichick even posed as if he were reeling her in, adding a playful touch that had fans and followers buzzing.

Despite a nearly 50-year age difference, the two seem comfortable shrugging off comments about their relationship. Hudson’s followers piled on the praise for the “creative” and fun costume choice, with some fans expressing how refreshing it was to see the stoic Belichick visibly enjoying himself. One commenter noted, “That's just a different vibe seeing Bill that happy,” while others quipped, “Bill pulls!” and “What a catch!” Hudson’s followers clearly loved the playfulness of the moment, with her post attracting a mix of admiration and humor.

Belichick’s costume also struck fans as reminiscent of George Clooney's character in The Perfect Storm, adding another layer of entertainment for those familiar with the movie. And while most responses praised their creativity and chemistry, not everyone approved, with some commenters calling for Belichick to focus on coaching. Hudson, meanwhile, didn’t stop with her mermaid costume; earlier in the week, she made waves by sporting a throwback New York Giants outfit to pay homage to Belichick’s early coaching days with the team. Fans applauded her for this nod to the coach’s history and said the couple’s Halloween look took things to a whole new level.

Fans React to Their Playful Dynamic

Belichick and Hudson reportedly met in 2021, and though their romance initially flew under the radar, the couple officially started dating in 2022 after Belichick’s split from longtime girlfriend Linda Holliday. Since then, Hudson’s posts have offered a rare peek into Belichick’s life off the field. She’s no stranger to the spotlight herself, having a background in competitive cheerleading, which might explain her comfort in front of the camera and her lively Instagram presence.

The Halloween photoshoot showcases the unlikely pair’s humor and comfort with each other, drawing in fans who enjoy seeing a lighter side of Belichick, a man known for his intense demeanor and relentless focus on the game. The dynamic between Hudson and Belichick has led many to admire how genuine they appear, despite the internet’s obsession with their age gap. For Belichick, who usually avoids the limelight outside of his coaching career, his relationship with Hudson brings a surprising twist to his public image, showing a softer, more playful side than most are used to.

Whatever the internet may say, Belichick and Hudson clearly intend to enjoy their relationship on their terms. Their costumes have set social media ablaze, proving that even an NFL icon like Belichick isn’t too serious to join in on Halloween fun. Fans can only wonder what they’ll come up with next — because if their costumes are any indication, Belichick may have just found a whole new game to win off the field.