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Who Is Dexter Lawrence’s Wife? Meet Chef Donna McCain, Who Married the NFL DT After Four Years of Dating

Dexter Lawrence begins a new chapter in his career! The New York Giants selected Lawrence 17th overall in the 2019 NFL Draft. And since his arrival, he has proven his worth as the team’s defensive tackle.

In just five seasons, Lawrence has recorded “266 tackles, 10 passes defended, 21 sacks, 28 tackles for loss and 79 quarterback hits.” While he continues to garner attention for his significant impact on the field, the 26-year-old is also making headlines off the field due to his long-term relationship with Donna McCain.

Did the meal bring them together?

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Dexter Lawrence’s wife, Donna McCain, is a trained chef who specializes in cooking for professional athletes through her business, Elite Performance Cuisine, LLC. The culinary expert has a lifelong passion for cooking and thus graduated from Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island with a degree in culinary nutrition. Lawrence and McCain’s meeting is quite interesting, like a romantic Hollywood movie.

In March 2020, the athlete first met McCain when she prepared meals for him and other NFL players. And obviously, there’s no need to explain that the meal did the magic. They hit it off and soon began dating. Sharing their private lives, McCain continues to update his followers regularly on social media. She often shares photos of their travels and time spent together on Instagram.

In addition to serving his profession, McCain also plays an important role in keeping Lawrence healthy and in shape for his NFL career. And now, after four years of living together, the couple got married on Thursday, June 27, 2024.

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Congratulations to the newlyweds!

Dexter Lawrence shared a series of stories on his Instagram on June 28, giving some glimpses of his wedding with Donna McCain. According to reports, the couple got married on Thursday, June 27. In their wedding attire, the defensive tackle can be seen wearing a black suit paired with a white shirt and black shoes as their groom’s attire. While, on the other hand, Mrs. Lawrence wore her white wedding dress with a side slit and off-white pumps.

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In one of the photos, originally shared by their close friend, Julia Love, with a caption: “The Lawrences (with a black heart and an emotional face emoji)“, the couple is seen posing while holding hands. The athlete also shared a few videos, in which McCain could be seen dancing with his parents, while guests could cheer them on.

Congratulations to the happy couple who look forward to spending a new life together.