Who is Debby Clarke Belichick? All about Bill Belichick’s ex-wife

Who is Debby Clarke Belichick? All about Bill Belichick’s ex-wife

Bill Belichick, the head coach of the North Carolina football team, is one of the most successful coaches in NFL history. Debby Clarke Belichick was his wife of almost three decades before their divorce.

Head Coach Bill Belichick
Head Coach Bill Belichick of the North Carolina Tar Heels during a press conference in December 2024. Photo: Jared C. Tilton, Andy Mead/ISI Photos (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Debby co-founded The Arts of Tiles and Stones.
  • Bill Belichick and Debby began as high school sweethearts and married in 1977.
  • Debby's former husband has won six Super Bowls as head coach of the New England Patriots.
  • Bill is currently dating Jordon Hudson who is 48 years younger than him.

Profile summary

Full nameDebby Clarke Belichick
GenderFemale
Date of birth1955
Age70 years old (as of 2025)
Place of birthNashville, Tennessee, United States
Current residenceMassachusetts, United States
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityWhite
SexualityStraight
Height5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
Weight58 kilograms (127 lbs)
Hair colourBlonde
Eye colourBlack
Marital statusDivorced
Ex-husbandBill Belichick
Children3
ProfessionEntrepreneur

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Who is Debby Clarke Belichick?

Debby was Bill Belichick's wife. She was born Debby Clarke in 1955 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Her actual day and month of birth are unknown, but Debby Clarke Belichick is 70 in 2025.

She maintains a low profile, so little information is known about her. Her father owned a small store in Nashville, while her mother was a housewife.

She had a passion for art and classical music since childhood. While in high school, she attended photographic exhibitions and opera shows with Bill. In the early 1970s, she went to Wesleyan University in Connecticut to sharpen her skills.

Facts about Debby Clarke Belichick
Facts about Debby Clarke Belichick. Photo: @TarHeelTapes on Facebook (modified by author)
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When did Bill Belichick and Debby Clarke get married?

The duo married in 1977 after they met as teenage lovers at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. At the time of their marriage, Bill was the head coach of the Detroit Lions.

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Bill Belichick's wife was supportive and followed him to several events. She is a philanthropist and joined her ex-husband in carrying out diverse charitable causes in Cleveland, Ohio, and Massachusetts.

Why did Bill and Debbie divorce?

Belichick and Debby Clarke Belichick's marriage allegedly ended in divorce amidst allegations of infidelity. Bill was accused of having an affair with Sharon Shenocca, a former receptionist for the New York Giants.

As per the New York Post, Bill showered Sharon with expensive gifts and supported her financially. This included buying a $2.2 million townhouse and sending her $3,000 monthly in cash. Sharon denied the affair, claiming their relationship was platonic.

Bill Belichick and his son, assistant coach Steve Belichick
Bill Belichick and his son, assistant coach Steve Belichick. Photo: John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe
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What happened to Debby Clarke Belichick?

She filed for a divorce from her husband in 2004, and it was finalised in 2006. Their marriage lasted for 29 years.

After separating from the NFL coach, she carved out a niche for herself as a businessperson. As per the Boston Herald, She collaborated with a Weston-based realtor, Paige Yates, to establish a tile store called The Art of Tile & Stone in 2009.

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The store is located in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and they deal in the design and installation of new stones. As per WickedLocal.com, Debby Belichick said:

The difference between The Art of Tile & Stone and other stores is like the difference between a boutique and a department store or warehouse where the experience can be overwhelming with too many choices and too little personal attention.

How many kids does Belichick have?

Bill Belichick and Debby Clarke have three children together, as People published. Their first child and only daughter, Amanda, was born in 1984. Stephen “Steve” Belichick is the eldest son, born in March 1987, and the last born is Brian.

The former couple are also grandparents. Amanda married AJ DeSantis in 2017. The couple has two children, Jaycee and a son born in 2020.

Stephen is married to Jennifer, and they have four children: Blakely, Hayes, Quincy, and Roco. Brian married Catherine “Callie” McLaughlin in June 2021 in Nantucket.

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Bill Belichick
Bill Belichick during the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Atlanta Falcons in September 2024. Photo: Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire
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What does Bill Belichick's daughter do?

Amanda is the head coach of the women's lacrosse team at the College of the Holy Cross. She has held this position for over 10 years.

Per her LinkedIn profile, Amanda graduated from Wesleyan University in 2007 with a bachelor's degree in history. her father inspired her. In an interview with CBS Boston in 2017, she said:

He's been a wonderful mentor for me, and I feel very fortunate to have great people in my life.

Her brothers, Stephen and Brian, also have football careers. Stephen played lacrosse and football at Rutgers University and joined the Patriots' coaching staff in 2012. He is presently the defensive coordinator for the Washington Huskies.

Brian played lacrosse at Trinity College and began coaching with the New England Patriots in 2016. He is now the safeties coach.

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His ex-girlfriend is Linda Holliday, a TV presenter and philanthropist. Their relationship lasted for 16 years, from 2007 to 2023. Linda was the Executive Manager of the Bill Belichick Foundation.

As the New York Post shared, after Belichick and Holliday split, the legendary football coach dated Jordon Hudson, a former Bridgewater State University cheerleader, in early 2023.

Hudson is 48 years younger than Belichick, and the two reportedly met in February 2021 on a flight.

Bill Belichick and his girlfriend, Jordan Hudson
Bill Belichick and his girlfriend, Jordan Hudson, at The Sugar Mill in February 2025. Photo: Mike Coppola
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What happened to Bill Belichick's wife?

Nothing happened to her after the divorce. She is still alive running her business outside the public radar. Although she is rich, Debby Clarke Belichick’s net worth is unknown. Her ex-husband, one of the highest-paid coaches, is worth $70 million as per Celebrity Net Worth.

Debby Clarke Belichick became popular because of her celebrity husband. She did not allow their divorce to stop her from pursuing and achieving her dreams as a successful businesswoman.

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