Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua had a breakout rookie season in 2023, smashing the NFL record for both receptions and receiving yards in the same campaign. His physical style of play is what caught the attention of both experts and fans. However, his off-field life has put him under the spotlight for a change now.
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The 6’2″ Samoan-Hawaiian had a messy break-up with his longtime girlfriend, social media influencer Hallie Aiono. And the narrative has not ended there.
Aiono has now filed a suit in a Los Angeles County court seeking to establish that the NFL wide receiver is the father of her unborn child. The timing of the legal action has stunned many fans.
Just last month, Hallie had posted loving messages and baby bump pictures on Instagram, with Nacua appearing in one of the pictures. The caption read, “You were something we always dreamt of, but I have never been so afraid… I know your timing is divine.”
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In her petition, Hallie, who is currently 19 weeks pregnant, is asking the court to legally recognize Nacua as the child’s father. She’s also seeking primary custody and financial support from Nacua, while allowing the 24-year-old Rams star visitation rights.
Hallie and Nacua had reportedly been together since 2021, when Nacua was still playing college football at BYU. Over the years, Hallie has often been seen supporting him through his college and NFL journey. There have been multiple photos of her wearing Rams merch and attending his games.
Aiono, a Phoenix, Arizona, native, is a content creator and social media personality with nearly 43 thousand followers on Instagram alone.
From paraprofessional to dental assistant to singer
Of course, she didn’t start as a social media content creator. The 26-year-old began her career as a paraprofessional at Lauren’s Institute for Education before transitioning into the dental field as a dental assistant.
Then, in late 2022, she landed a role with NewNew, where she traveled across the country creating video content based on challenges and dares submitted by viewers.
Hallie also has ties to the entertainment industry through her family. She is the sister of musician and YouTube star Alex Aiono. She has appeared in several of his viral videos over the years. However, with court proceedings now in motion, everything about Nacua and Aiono’s relationship and their future appears uncertain.
For his part, Nacua has admitted to being heartbroken after the breakup. But he has otherwise remained silent on the matter so far. If he disputes paternity, the court may order a DNA test after the child’s birth.
