Aaron Rodgers criticizes fame, takes subtle dig at Olivia Munn and Shailene Woodley

Aaron Rodgers has never shied away from sharing his unfiltered thoughts, and in his new Netflix docuseries, Aaron Rodgers: Enigma, the New York Jets quarterback didn't hold back when discussing the darker side of fame and his relationships with high-profile exes. In the second episode of the series, the 41-year-old star opened up about how his Super Bowl XLV victory and MVP win in 2011 catapulted him into a level of fame he never anticipated-or wanted.

"I always find it interesting when people say, in reference to the off-the-field attention, 'Well, this is what you signed up for,'"Rodgers reflected as footage of him meeting former President Barack Obama and celebrating at Disney World played. "I say f-k that, I never signed up for that."

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While Rodgers expressed his love for football, he admitted the accompanying fame brought "a lot of great stuff and a lot of f-king weird stuff." One aspect of this was the paparazzi frenzy that followed his relationships with actresses and models, including Olivia Munn, Danica Patrick, and Shailene Woodley.

"I didn't do myself any favors with some of the girls I dated after that that were in the public eye,"Rodgers confessed, taking a subtle dig at his famous exes. His three-year relationship with Munn (2014-2017) was heavily scrutinized, especially after rumors emerged about her influence on his estranged relationship with his family. While both Rodgers and Munn denied those claims, the controversy added strain to their time together.

Aaron Rodgers reflects on past relationships and fame in Netflix Docuseries

Rodgers later dated Patrick, the former NASCAR star, from 2018 to 2020 before a high-profile engagement with Woodley during the COVID-19 pandemic. Woodley, in a 2023 interview with Net-A-Porter, described their breakup as the "darkest" period of her life, revealing the emotional toll it took while filming Three Women.

The docuseries doesn't just touch on Rodgers' romantic history-it also dives into his polarizing views on topics like COVID-19 and 9/11, as well as his strained relationship with his family. Rodgers, now dating Mallory Edens, seems at peace with his past but unapologetic about the choices and controversies that have shaped his public and personal life.

For fans, Aaron Rodgers: Enigma offers a raw and candid look at the quarterback's journey-from the heights of football stardom to the challenges of navigating fame and relationships. As Rodgers puts it, the fame may be "weird," but he's never shied away from being himself. The docuseries is now streaming on Netflix.