Will Levis is back in the news, but this time it has nothing to do with what happens on the field. His mother, Beth Levis, recently appeared on the Ross Tucker Podcast and described in detail how a private video involving Will and his former girlfriend, Gia Duddy, ended up circulating on social media in May 2024. She said Will spent a significant amount of money trying to scrub the footage from the internet after cybersecurity experts traced the leak to an Eastern European hacking group that had allegedly compromised one of his devices years earlier, during his college days.
Who is Gia Duddy ?
Gia Duddy became a recognizable face during the 2023 NFL Draft when television cameras repeatedly cut to her reactions as Will Levis unexpectedly slid out of the first round. What started as a viral draft-night moment quickly turned into a full-scale social media breakthrough.Before that night, Duddy already had a modest online presence. The draft changed everything. Her follower count exploded within days as football fans searched for details about the woman sitting beside one of college football’s most talked-about quarterback prospects. Instead of fading after the viral moment, Duddy leaned into the attention and built a strong influencer brand around fashion, fitness, beauty, and lifestyle content.Major companies soon followed. She landed collaborations with brands including CVS, Burger King, and Olive and June while expanding her audience across Instagram and TikTok. Her growing visibility also earned her recognition from Nashville Lifestyles, which included her on its “Most Beautiful People” list.What separates Duddy from many sudden internet personalities is how she managed to turn brief viral fame into a sustainable online career. While her connection to Levis initially drew attention, her content eventually developed its own audience outside football circles. That distinction has become even clearer since the couple’s breakup.
What to know about Gia Duddy and Will Levis’ relationship
Will Levis and Gia Duddy met while attending Penn State University and began dating in 2021 before Levis transferred to Kentucky to continue his football career. Duddy remained publicly supportive throughout his rise from SEC quarterback to NFL prospect, often appearing beside him during major moments leading into the draft.Their relationship gained national attention during the 2023 draft broadcast, but life after that moment appeared far less stable. Duddy later moved to Nashville to remain close to Levis, though reports suggested the two chose not to live together. In interviews, she openly discussed wanting independence at a young age rather than rushing into a shared living situation.The relationship eventually ended near the start of Levis’ rookie season in Tennessee. Since then, their lives have moved in different directions. Duddy’s online career continued to grow while Levis struggled with injuries, turnovers, and uncertainty surrounding his role with the Titans.The recent controversy surrounding the leaked video brought both names back into public conversation. Beth Levis strongly denied speculation that either Levis or Duddy released the footage themselves. She also defended Duddy directly, saying, “She had nothing to do with it.”