Kathryn Edwards Husband: Who Is She Married To? (2026)

Kathryn Edwards is married to Donnie Edwards, a former NFL linebacker who played for the San Diego Chargers and the Kansas City Chiefs. The couple married on June 14, 2002, and they remain together as of 2026. Before Donnie, Kathryn was married for eight years to NFL Hall of Famer Marcus Allen, making her one of the few women to have been married to two different NFL players.

Who Is Donnie Edwards?

Donnie Edwards is a retired NFL linebacker who spent his 13-season career with the San Diego Chargers (1996–2001, 2007) and the Kansas City Chiefs (2002–2006). He is nine years younger than Kathryn. Since retiring, he has been deeply involved in charity work, serving as director of community relations for The Greatest Generations Foundation, an organization that honors U.S. military veterans and supports education about their sacrifices. Kathryn and Donnie live in Brentwood, California, and also own a second home in Donnie's hometown of San Diego. The couple frequently travels, with trips to Italy, Israel, and Germany, and they share their home with a black Dutch Shepherd and a French bulldog.

Marriage Timeline

Kathryn was first married to NFL running back Marcus Allen on June 26, 1993. They met in 1986, shortly after Kathryn moved to Los Angeles, and divorced in 2001. She married Donnie Edwards on June 14, 2002, and the marriage has lasted more than two decades. During season 6 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kathryn said Donnie was supportive of her trying reality TV but was "happy to have his wife back" when she decided not to return, preferring to reconnect with their private life.

Children

There is no widely reported public information about Kathryn Edwards having children with Donnie Edwards or her previous husband Marcus Allen.

Career Highlights

Kathryn Edwards (née Eickstaedt), born October 16, 1964, was raised in Wisconsin and signed by Elite Model Management right out of high school, moving to Paris to start her modeling career. She landed several magazine covers and appeared in Nike's first "Just Do It" campaign. She moved to Los Angeles in 1986 and also had a small acting role as Lola on Married... with Children in 1989.

In 2015, Kathryn joined The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills for season 6, where she made her mark by confronting Faye Resnick over allegations Resnick had made about her ex-husband Marcus Allen in the 1994 book Nicole Brown Simpson: The Private Diary of a Life Interrupted. Her season also revealed that she is deaf in one ear, and she used the platform to raise awareness about hearing impairment, receiving messages from viewers who got the same hearing device she uses. After one season, Kathryn announced she would not return for season 7, saying she valued her private time with her husband and friends.

FAQ

Who is Kathryn Edwards' husband?

Donnie Edwards, a former NFL linebacker for the San Diego Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs. They married in 2002.

Was Kathryn Edwards married before Donnie Edwards?

Yes. She was married to NFL Hall of Famer Marcus Allen from June 26, 1993, until their divorce in 2001.

What season of RHOBH was Kathryn Edwards on?

Kathryn joined The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills for season 6 (2015–2016) and did not return for season 7.

Does Kathryn Edwards have children?

There is no widely reported public information about Kathryn Edwards having children.