Annie Timyan is the wife of the Eagles placekicker Jake Elliott, but only a few know that she’s been in the NFL player’s life ever since they were 11. But until their college graduation, the two remained good friends before they began dating, and later married in 2020.
Timyan is now a doting mother to their newly-born son. She and Jake embraced parenthood in July 2023. Want more details on Annie’s family, relationship, and career? Take a tour with us in this article.
Key Takeaways:
- Annie was born in Western Springs, Illinois, to now divorced parents, Philip and Nancy.
- Her father is now married to Anna Belyaev, a startup advisor at Ventus Rex.
- Timyan completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Auburn University.
- Timyan and Jake have known each other since their early teens but started dating only after their college graduation.
- She and Jake married in 2020 after 4 years of dating.
- In 2023, Annie became a mother to a son, Beau.
Who Are Annie’s Parents? Any Siblings?
Annie Elliott (née Timyan), a native of Western Springs, Illinois, was born on January 28, 1995. She comes from a white ethnic background and holds American citizenship. As of 2024, she is 29 years old.
Timyan is one of two children of Philip Timyan and Nancy Timyan. She grew up with her brother, Jack Timyan.
Her father works as a bank stock analyst at Timyan Bank Alert (2012-now), a publication venture that gives insights about community bank stocks. Also, since May 2002, he has been managing his investment firm, Timyan Investments LLC.
According to Philip’s LinkedIn profile, he has been a private investor and a hedge fund manager. Indeed, his academic knowledge, with a BA in General Business and an MBA in Finance from Michigan State University, played a significant role.
Parents Are Divorced: Father Is Now Remarried
Annie’s dad Philip and mom Nancy divorced on July 11, 2008, according to a legal complaint, citing Nancy’s interference with Philip’s business.
Now, Philip lives with his second wife, Anna Belyaev, in Chicago. According to his Facebook profile, he has been married since May 25, 2009, referencing his wedding to Anna.
Timyan is on good terms with her stepmom and often joins her in family moments. Professionally, Anna works as a startup advisor at Ventus Rex (July 2019 – now) and an ambassador at MedGlobal (January 2018- now). Moreover, she is also an editor at Annie’s father’s publication, Timyan Bank Alert.
Where Did Timyan Study? Her Career
Annie attended McClure Jr. High School in her hometown of Western Springs, Illinois, and then enrolled at Lyons Township High School in La Grange, Illinois. There, she was in the cheerleading squad and was a member of the Cheer Illinois Athletics.
After that, she went to Auburn University in Alabama and obtained a bachelor’s degree in apparel merchandising in 2017. Then, in 2019, Annie completed a master’s in Consumer and Design Sciences from the same university.
Annie most recently worked as a marketing coordinator at Cooper Hill Estate (2020-2021). Now, the doting mom is currently focusing on her family.
While pursuing her undergraduate degree, she was a sales associate at Behind the Glass Auburn in 2015. She then interned at L.K. Bennett in 2016. From 2017 to 2019, Timyan worked as a graduate teaching assistant at Auburn University.
Jake Has Played for a Couple of Teams in the NFL
Jake is a placekicker for the NFL‘s Philadelphia Eagles. He was born on January 21, 1995, to Bruce Elliott and Diane Elliott. Jake gained popularity after his Super Bowl LII win in 2018 with the Eagles.
Jake played football in his college days at the University of Memphis. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2017. However, he did not play too long for them. In the same year, he was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles & has been with them ever since.
The 2021 Pro Bowl honoree holds the record for the longest field goal by an NFL rookie (61 yards).
How Did Annie and Jake Meet?
Timyan and Jake first met as pre-teenagers in Western Springs, Illinois, where they grew up. Even if they admired each other, their romance didn’t bloom immediately. They remained friends all the way from middle school to college graduation.
The couple began dating in late 2016 and went on their first date in downtown Chicago. And the rest is history!
After dating for three years, on June 26, 2019, Timyan and Jake got engaged. They took no time to share the news on their respective Instagram accounts.
The NFL player proposed to Annie on the basketball court of their alma mater, McClure Jr. High School. He took Annie there, telling her that he was going to practice, and got on his knees with a proposal.
Happy Ever After: Annie And Jake’s Wedding
Following 8 months of engagement, the duo got married on March 7, 2020. The desert-themed wedding took place at the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center in front of their family and friends.
Jake donned a navy blue tuxedo with a box tie, while Annie looked gorgeous in a white floral wedding gown with a cathedral wedding veil. Their dog, Willy, joined them as she walked down the aisle. After the nuptials, a fully floral-decorated reception party was held where the bride & groom entertained guests with their dance.
Do They Have Children?
Annie and the NFL star are the parents of a baby boy. On July 29, 2023, they welcomed their first child, Beau Daniel, into the world. A couple of days after their son’s arrival, the couple shared an adorable picture of their baby on Instagram.
Besides their son Beau, Annie and Jake are also parents to two dogs, Willy and Roxanne.
