Mike McCarthy’s wife Jessica Kress legally entered the picture by marrying then Packers head coach on March 15, 2008 in Maricopa County, Arizona. The wedding, which was the second for both Mike and Jessica, was attended by only immediate family in an intimate, private ceremony. An article from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel explains the decision:
It was their unconditional request to have a private ceremony. Jessica is the kind of person who wants to be able to run to the grocery store in sweats and a ponytail and not have to put on a public face all the time. Mike also wanted the ceremony to be just about them. So they picked a beautiful resort (one where NBA player Steve Nash had married), chose simple attire (her dress was from J. Crew) and tied the knot.
Mike McCarthy’s wife, and some of Mike McCarthy’s kids’ mom!
Mike McCarthy’s wife has given birth to two of Mike’s five children, daughters Gabrielle and Isabella. Of Mike’s five total children, three are biologically Mike’s with the remaining two Jessica’s from her first marriage. Mike’s eldest daughter was from his first marriage as well, and is now in her 20s.
Gabriella Kathleen McCarthy was born October 22, 2008. Hmm…. March to October is only 7 months….. A small, private ceremony 7 months before the birth of their daughter? Hmm…. are we onto the genesis of how Jessica Kress became Mike McCarthy’s wife?
While we’re being catty and digging deep, let’s go back to Jessica Kress’ first marriage. Turns out her first marriage happens to have been to William Kress of Green Bay, who happens to sit on the Green Bay Packers board of directors. Interesting, and I’m sure absolutely, certainly never uncomfortable for the coach. While I doubt it played into the decision to fire him a few years back, you gotta imagine William Kress wasn’t exactly morose to see this couple head out of town. Looks like they’ll be setting down roots in Dallas, so there will be plenty of distance to make the heart grow fonder!
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There was an article published in the last year or two in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (jsonline.com) about McCarthy and his wife. I think there was a picture of her but am not positive. I can’t find the article right now but maybe if you do a search you will locate it.
Happy Easter! I am at the same location as you We are enjoying my sons senior trip, plus my older daughter has joined us for the week a well. We are all huge PACKER FANS! I don’t want to stalk and we are not the crazy types of fans either. I am just a Mom that has to plan my Sundays around the Packer’s schedule during the entire season. My husband and two boys, ages 17 and 13 love the Pack! They watch the games every week with a group of die hard fans in our neighborhood in Grand Rapids MI. If by any chance I could get a picture of them with your husband it would make our trip most enjoyable! It could possibly be our Xmas card. I realize it is a lot to ask, we would only ask for a few minutes of his time. Thank you so much for your time and I hope to hear from you soon. Enjoy the sunshine!