On July 23, 2025, sports reporter Taylor Rooks, 33, stunned fans by announcing her marriage on Instagram, sharing photos from a star-studded wedding ceremony. The TNT and Amazon Prime broadcaster, known for her private personal life, revealed the news with the caption, “What a night. This is love 💍.” Rooks wore a stunning wedding dress with a sweetheart neckline and voluminous ball gown skirt, while her husband, identified only as Shane on the wedding menu, sported a classic black suit with a bow tie. Speculation suggests his full name may be Shane Fowler, though Rooks did not tag him, maintaining his privacy.
The event was attended by high-profile athletes and celebrities, including Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, Saquon Barkley, Donovan Mitchell with fiancée Coco Jones, Jack Harlow, Lala Anthony, and Michael Rubin. Joy Taylor, a close friend and Fox Sports host, appeared to be a bridesmaid. Congratulatory messages flooded Rooks’ post, with Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese commenting, “Congrats, beautiful,” Charissa Thompson writing, “You deserve it all! Loved celebrating your love,” and Kaylee Hartung adding, “TRULY!!! ❤️❤️.” Fans praised Rooks’ discretion, with social media posts noting her “top-tier privacy” for keeping the relationship and engagement under wraps, with one user joking, “No dating posts, no fiancé posts. Just—white gown and married.”
Rooks, who recently left TNT Sports and Bleacher Report after seven years, is set to lead Amazon’s NBA studio coverage for the 2025-26 season alongside Dirk Nowitzki and Blake Griffin while continuing her Thursday Night Football sideline duties. Her career highlights include viral interviews with NBA stars and launching the Taylor Rooks Foundation to support underserved communities. The surprise announcement, following her professional transition, has fans buzzing, with some humorously noting the “heartbreak” of her being “off the market” while others lauded her ability to keep her personal life private.
