New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is preparing for the biggest game of his young career. That’s a job with immense pressure and high stakes on the line. At home, though, Maye has it easy, his main job being much simpler: Holding the camera and taste-testing desserts.
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From high school football games to Super Bowl LX, Maye has had his now wife Ann Michael Maye cheering him on at every stage. So it is only fair that the quarterback returns some of that support.
During a recent interview, Maye opened up about how he supports his wife, Ann Michael Maye, in her growing baking and content-creation career.
“I’m the cameraman sometimes if she needs it,” Maye said with a smile. “But no, I don’t really help. I’m the tester. That’s my favorite part.”
Maye added that he usually goes back for “a couple more” samples, making his role an official taste-tester. That’s a job he clearly takes seriously, and understandably enjoys too.
Ann and Maye met in middle school and have been together for nearly a decade. In 2024, she celebrated their ninth anniversary with a heartfelt Instagram post.
“9 years with you and it keeps getting better every day,” wrote Ann. “I couldn’t imagine my life without you as my best friend.”
Maye and Ann got engaged in January 2025 in a romantic oceanfront proposal. They tied the knot on June 21, 2025. The following day, Drake shared wedding photos with the caption: “What a night! Cheers to forever.”
Now, as the Patriots prepare to face the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX, Ann will once again be in the stands supporting her husband.
“WE ARE GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL!!!!!” she wrote on social media after the AFC Championship win. “Watching your dreams come true is the biggest blessing.”
Before becoming a social media star, Ann had built an impressive résumé of her own. She attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill alongside Drake, studying business administration with double minors in entrepreneurship and conflict management. She also served as vice president of finance for her sorority, Kappa Delta, and completed multiple strategy internships.
In high school, she was a standout athlete, playing softball and basketball. “She’s a great athlete,” Drake had said once. “She beats me at a lot of sports.”
Today, Ann Michael is best known as a food influencer with more than 500,000 TikTok followers. Her baking videos and lifestyle content have helped her build a loyal audience. One of her biggest viral successes came during ‘Bakemas’, a challenge in which she baked a new dish every day for 25 days leading up to Christmas.
In early 2026, Ann expanded her platform even further by going on an NBC Sports Boston show, Beyond Bakemas. The series features guest appearances from figures like Dave Portnoy, former Patriots lineman David Andrews, and content creator Emma Pritchard.
Ann has also become a favorite among Patriots players, especially the offensive line. “The O-line is the main recipient of my baked goods,” she said on the show.
According to Ann Michael, players often send her humorous thank-you notes, including messages like: “We need to protect your husband, so we need to keep on the extra weight.”
As Maye, 23, prepares for his first Super Bowl appearance, he does so with the same support system he has had since childhood. Whether she’s baking for the offensive line, filming content in the kitchen, or cheering from the stands, Ann Michael remains a solid presence.
