Who is Alicia Atout? Meet MJF's girlfriend and AEW host
Alicia Atout is a dynamic AEW host and influential media personality, known for her sharp interviews and music blog. She has been in a romantic relationship with Maxwel Jacob Friedmann, an American professional wrestler and actor, who is signed to All Elite Wrestling. The duo started dating in early 2023.
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Key takeaways
- Alicia Atout is currently in a relationship with AEW champion Maxwel Jacob Friedman. They have been in a relationship since early 2023.
- Alicia Atout began her interviewing career at 17 when she launched A Music Blog, Yea? on YouTube, interviewing popular musicians.
- Atout and MJF are rumoured to have been engaged as of July 2025.
Alicia Atout's profile summary
| Full name | Alicia Atout |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of birth | June 1, 1995 |
| Age | 30 years old (as of 2025) |
| Place of birth | Ontario, Toronto, Canada |
| Current residence | United States |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches |
| Father | Yaz Atout |
| Relationship status | Dating |
| Boyfriend | Maxwell Jacob Friedman |
| Education | Dunbarton High School |
| Profession | Interviewer and YouTube personality |
| Social media | InstagramFacebookX (Twitter)YouTube |
A look at Alicia Atout's age and early background
Alicia Atout, 30 years old as of 2025, was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on June 1, 1995. She is of mixed ethnic background with Palestinian, Hungarian, and English ethnic backgrounds. According to her LinkedIn profile, Atout graduated from Dunbarton High School.
In mid-2025, she shared that she was officially a US permanent resident. She wrote,
I’m so happy to say that I’m officially a permanent resident of the USA.
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Exploring Alicia Atout's career
Alicia Atout is a Canadian interviewer and renowned YouTuber, best known for her work in the music and professional wrestling industries. Below is a breakdown of her career journey:
Music blog
In 2013, Alicia founded the music-oriented blog A Music Blog, Yea? (AMBY) where she conducted thousands of interviews. Some popular musicians and bands she interviewed include Dua Lipa, Bring Me the Horizon, and Greta Van Fleet, earning multiple Canadian music blog awards.
AEW host
Alicia Atout's wrestling interest developed in her early childhood after she observed her father watching wrestling with friends. She has since worked as a backstage interviewer and on-screen personality with several promotions, such as Major League Wrestling (MLW).
Alicia joined All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in June 2024, becoming part of the broadcast team. She broke the news on X, where she tweeted,
Cat’s out of the bag. I’m beyond excited to officially announce I’m ALL ELITE. See you every Wednesday, babyyyyy.
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What happened to Alicia Atout?
In 2024, Alicia Atout was indirectly involved in a backstage incident in AEW that led to the suspension of Britt Baker. The incident stemmed from Britt Baker's comment about AEW wrestler MJF and Alicia Atout.
Exploring MJF and Alicia Atout's relationship timeline
Alicia Atout and MJF made their relationship public in late 2023 despite meeting in their early 20s. This is according to Alicia, who discussed their first encounter in an interview with AEW Unrestricted. She said,
I have known Maxwell Jacob Friedman since we were both in our early 20s, I believe he was 20 and I was 21 when we first met.
Also, during a YouTube Q&A in November 2023, Alicia hinted at a possible relationship. She said,
There was a plethora, a cornucopia, an entire bag full of questions asking about my dating life… The answer… is yes.
Alicia and MJF have been together for over two years and are alleged to have been engaged. This is according to a tweet that read,
Congratulations to Alicia Atout & Maxwell Jacob Friedman on their engagement.
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What disability does MJF have?
Alicia Atout's boyfriend has Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). MJF has been open about his condition, including opening up about the disorder, mentioning that his symptoms seem to disappear when he is in the wrestling ring. He stated,
My ADHD is very, very, very intense, and I find the only time I am able to focus on one thing, and this is no exaggeration, is when I put the scarf on and I go to work. It is the only time the rest of my day I really struggle.
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Trivia
- Alicia appeared at the 2018 All In wrestling pay-per-view event, marking her debut in a major wrestling promotion.
- Atout serves as Chief Music Officer for Budweiser and Music Influencer for Hot Topic.
- MJF's girlfriend debuted in AEW at the inaugural Double or Nothing event.
- Alicia has also been involved in wrestling-related media projects such as hosting Knotfest on Twitch and serving as MC for Mick Foley's speaking tour.
Wrapping up
Alicia Atout has been in a relationship with popular AEW champion Maxwel Jacob Friedman since late 2023. She is an experienced interviewer and YouTube personality best known for her work in music and professional wrestling.
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