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Updated Jul 16, 2024All About Olympic Volleyball Star Matt Anderson's Wife, Jackie Anderson
The couple met through mutual friends at a volleyball match in 2017.
Every two years, we collectively swoon over the love stories of our favorite Olympians and their significant others. Whether they're dating fellow athletes or their loved ones cheer ferociously from the stands, there's something fascinating about the love lives of world-class athletes—and this rings true for the entire US men's volleyball team. The 31-man roster has become something of a viral sensation on TikTok since the 2024 Games kicked off in Paris, and it's not hard to see why. (Not only are they tall and muscular, their personalities shine on social media and they're ranked 6th in the world. Not a bad combo in our eyes.)
Fans have especially taken a liking to Matt Anderson, who's been a member of the national team since 2008. So, who is Matt Anderson's wife? We're here to report that the four-time Olympian is married to Jackie Anderson, with whom he shares two children. Here's a look inside Matt Anderson and his wife Jackie's love story, including the sweetest details from their 2020 wedding in Indiana.
- Matt Anderson's wife is Jackie (Gillum) Anderson. They have been together since 2017.
- Matt Anderson and his wife got married on August 29, 2020, in Zionsville, Indiana.
- Matt Anderson and Jackie Anderson share two children: a son, Jamie, and a daughter, Virginia "Juno" June.
In this article:
- Who is Matt Anderson's Wife, Jackie Anderson?
- How Matt Anderson and Jackie Anderson Met
- Inside Matt Anderson and Jackie Anderson's Engagement
- Jackie and Matt Anderson's Wedding Photos & Details
- All About Matt Anderson and Jackie Anderson's Children
Who is Matt Anderson's Wife, Jackie Anderson?
Matt Anderson's wife is Jackie (Gillum) Anderson. She's a lifestyle photographer and food stylist—which, according to her website, earned her the nickname "Snackie." She's also the founder of Magic Meadow, a venue for nature-focused healing retreat events in Zionsville, Indiana.
How Matt Anderson and Jackie Anderson Met
According to Volleywood, a volleyball news blog, Matt Anderson and his wife Jackie met through mutual friends at the 2017 USA Volleyball Cup in Chicago, Illinois. He first posted his girlfriend on Instagram in September 2018. Since then, Jackie has been an avid supporter of her husband's career, often sharing photos of her travels around the world while attending his matches.
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Inside Matt Anderson and Jackie Anderson's Engagement
Matt Anderson proposed to his wife Jackie in May 2019. "She said "YES!" the athlete wrote on Instagram, adding hashtags that appeared to be a combination of their names: "#happiestmanalive #MAJAC #itsmagic." The intimate engagement appeared to take place inside of their home. He presented his fiancée with an oval-cut diamond ring flanked by clusters of round side stones.
Jackie and Matt Anderson's Wedding Photos & Details
Jackie and Matt Anderson's wedding took place on August 29, 2020, at their home in Zionsville, Indiana. The bride shared details about their "fairytale" wedding on her blog, revealing that the big day included a Ferris wheel and classic carnival food like cotton candy, street corn, corn dogs, funnel cakes, and wine slushies. "We wanted it to feel/taste like a fair but look like a magical woodland fairytale dream," the bride wrote on Instagram.
Romantic clusters of candles and fairy lights decorated the outdoor ceremony, while lush garlands of greenery hung from the towering white tent. "I basically only told [our florist, Isibeal Studio] I wanted it to look like the Breaking Dawn Twilight wedding," she added. Fitting the whimsical aesthetic, she wore an airy ball gown by Vera Wang with a lace bodice and floral appliques on the removable skirt.
Since their son, Jamie, was born in February of that year, he joined his parents on the big day. "Loves of my life," Jackie captioned a photo of them together.
All About Matt Anderson and Jackie Anderson's Children
Matt Anderson and his wife share two children together. Their oldest, son Jamie, was born in February 2020. Their daughter, Virginia June (whom they lovingly call "Juno"), joined the family two years later on April 9, 2022.
