“How’d I Get So Lucky”: Johnny Manziel’s Girlfriend Pens Adorable Message for Him on His Birthday

Samnur Reza | 08/12/2024
Johnny Manziel and his girlfriend Josie Canseco

Johnny Manziel, once the prodigal son of the NFL and a legend in college football, celebrated his 32nd birthday last Saturday. For the special occasion, he was surrounded by family, friends, and his significant other — girlfriend, Josie Canseco. She made Johnny’s birthday even more special by sharing a video of them on her Instagram Story with a heartfelt note.

Josie’s note started with, “A love like you [heart emoji] my best friend, and my forever.” She then expressed pride in how Manziel has grown as a person, thanking him for his “kindest” heart. At the end, she called herself lucky to be sharing this journey with Johnny.

“I’m so proud of the man you’ve grown into. You’re the kindest heart I’ve ever met. How’d I get so lucky (Sparkles emoji) happy Birthday my baby,” the note read.

Manziel’s singer friend, Dustin Corieri, shared a video of the celebration where they were singing Happy Birthday to the former NFL quarterback.

In the video, people gathered can be seen enjoying some drinks. After the singing, Josie gave Manziel a kiss, while someone in the background exclaimed, “Aww, that’s cute.”

In another IG Story, Josie shared a picture of Manziel getting ready to sleep on FaceTime — something couples do when they are apart. She added a cute caption that read, “(I) will FaceTime sleep with you till I die [hearts hands emoji].”

In her final post celebrating the birthday, Josie shared a brief video of her watching football with Manziel on TV. They were watching the Oregon Ducks vs. Penn State Nittany Lions game. The couple was rooting for the Ducks. Given that Manziel had once committed to Oregon, it didn’t come as a surprise.

The Ducks went on to win the Big 10 championship 45-37 — another gift for Manziel on his birthday.

Manziel and Josie started dating earlier this year. They made it official on Instagram in late April by sharing a picture of them at a Morgan Wallen concert (via TMZ). Since then, the couple has become inseparable.

The 28-year-old Josie is baseball legend Jose Canseco’s daughter. She has made a name for herself as an internet personality and a model, having worked with Victoria’s Secret and Playboy USA.

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Samnur Reza

Samnur Reza is an NFL editor for The SportsRush. He holds a degree in English Honors and joined The SportsRush editorial team in 2023. Having previously worked as a freelancer and several media outlets, Samnur has been religiously following the National Football League for the past six and a half years. Samnur first started following football after Tom Brady's cameo in Ted 2. It wasn’t long before he found himself grabbing a bucket of popcorn to enjoy football games. Samnur now diligently follows most NFL athletes, their family members, and the NCAA. He considers himself a diverse writer, having covered almost every corner of the football world. He does, however, have a special interest in athlete-centric stories. Whenever they engage in off-field ventures or charitable activities, Samnur enjoys reading and writing about them. Samnur had already authored over 1500 NFL-based articles before becoming an editor. His editorial journey began just a little over two years ago. Beyond football, Samnur is a true cinephile with an extensive repertoire of films. He’s also fond of cats and has a furry friend named ‘Eva.’ During his free time, Samnur enjoys playing video games, currently immersed in Elden Ring (New Game +6).

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