Atlin Owens is the son of former football wide receiver Terrell Owens, who played for 15 seasons in the NFL. Like his athletic father, Atlin also loves sports and plays basketball for the Miami Southridge Senior High School.
Coincidently, he is not the only one. His brother, Terique Owens plays wide receiver for Missouri State University while his sister Kylee Owens plays volleyball for Prairie View A&M University. All of them got athletic genes from their father.
That said, did you know that none of the siblings share the same mother? Read the article below to know more about Atlin’s life, his mother, and his relationship with his parents and siblings.
Atlin Owens’s Parents Were Never Married
Atlin was born on October 19, 2006, in the United States to Terrell Owens and Samelia Miller. His parents were never married. Likewise, according to several credible sources, the pair separated shortly after their son’s birth. Atlin was raised by his mother and is very close to her. The mother-son duo constantly take to their socials to wish each other on several different occasions.
On the other hand, Samelia and her ex also seem to be on good terms as she constantly talks about him in her blogs and Instagram posts.
Who Is Atlin Owens’s Mom, Samelia Miller?
Samelia Miller is a makeup artist and blogger who is also a former professional ballet dancer. She was born and raised in Miami, Florida, and is the daughter of a successful football coach Sam Miller Jr.
Samelia is a graduate of Florida State University who later on went to enjoy a short but successful career as a professional dancer. Atlin’s mother even joined one of the top black national dance companies The Philadelphia Dance Company (PHILDANCO) where she got the opportunity to work as a celebrity esthetician, and makeup and grooming expert.
She always had a passion for makeup. Hence following her love and interest, she attended Makeup Designory MUD learning about beauty makeup, character, special effects, and airbrushing. Since then she has had the opportunity to work with several celebrities, including Kristin Cavallari, Russell Westbrook, Dule Hill, Ioan Gruffudd, and the late Kobe Bryant.
Besides blogging and makeup, she also runs a YouTube channel named ‘SAMELIA’S WORLD’ where she shares beauty tips, fashion, and lifestyle.
Atlin Wished To Meet His Dad For The First Time As A Gift For His Sixth Birthday
Atlin got to meet his dad for the first time during his sixth birthday. He didn’t wish for anything else other than his dad to be present during the celebration. Hence, to fulfill his birthday wish, his mom, Ms. Samelia called her ex-lover to be there and the former wide receiver didn’t disappoint.
He arrived at the party and even distributed cakes to the guests. Ms. Miller also wrote a blog post to capture the event and even reminded the readers that Terrell was performing his ‘Daddy Duty’ to the fullest. Her exact words were,
Oh yeah, topping it off was Atlin’s big wish for his FATHER Terrell Owens to show up actually coming true! Pictures do not lie, so take a look at Atlin’s daddy doing some serious cake work! Daddy Duty is in full effect ya’ll! Happy for the two of them honestly.
Atlin Owens Has Four Half-Siblings
As we stated previously, Atlin is not the only child of the former NFL wide receiver. He has four half-siblings, one older brother Terique Owens; two older sisters, Kylee Owens and Dasha Owens; and one younger sister, Elle Jai Owens.
Terique Owens born on September 25, 1999, is following in the footsteps of his father. Standing at 6 foot 3 inches, he plays as a wide receiver for the Missouri State Bears.
Likewise, Kylee Owens is second on the line, born on November 1, 2004, to Terrell Owens and his ex-lover Melanie Paige Smith. She plays volleyball for the Prairie View A&M University.
Similarly, Dasha Owens was born on January 10, 2005. She is 19 years old as of 2024. Terrell constantly shares photos of her on his Instagram and always wishes on her birthdays.
Last but not least, the youngest of all, Elle Jai Owens was born on May 31, 2014. She is 10 years old as of 2024. The footballer wished her a happy birthday in 2022.
Even though none of the siblings share the same mother, all of them are pretty close to each other. Likewise, the footballer loves all of his kids and is very proud of them. Similarly, he never shies away from talking about them in public.
He Is An Athlete Just Like His Father And Siblings
Atlin loves being in the field as much as he loves his family. He plays basketball and is a starting player for the Southridge Spartans Varsity Boys Basketball team at the Miami Southridge Senior High School.
In February 2024, he and his team won the district competition. Celebrating the victory, he posted a picture with his mom thanking her for being in his life and said that he wouldn’t be in this position if it weren’t for her. Likewise, Ms. Miller took to Instagram to commemorate her son’s achievement and wished him the best for his future games.
Besides being a basketball player, Atlin also loves playing tennis. He constantly takes to his Instagram to share his love for tennis and is frequently seen practicing on the court.
Beyond his inclination to sports, the wide receiver’s son also runs a merch site called ‘AtlinMerch’ where he sells several products including t-shirts, hoodies, bags, and more.
Is Atlin Owens Dating Anyone In 2024?
Atlin is someone who regularly posts about his family members and his professional endeavors in his socials. So, how about his love life? Has he revealed anything regarding the subject matter?
Well, as it stands, the rising basketball star has never spoken or stated anything regarding his relationships. So, we believe that he is still single and is currently focusing on his studies and career.
Atlin’s Dad, Terrell Owens Had Several Flings In The Past
As you may know by now Atlin has multiple siblings who all have different mothers. So, it is without a doubt that the former NFL star has been with several women in the past; Atlin’s mother being one of them.
Apart from Samelia Miller, Owens’ other former partners were Vivica A. Fox, an actress, producer, and television host; Felisha Terrell, a film and television actress; Candace Cabrera; and Rachel Snider.
The Hall of Famer was in a relationship with Snider for almost five years and the two even got married on January 23, 2014, in a private wedding. However, two weeks after their marriage, the couple decided to end their marriage.