Aaron Rodgers' recent comments on a podcast detailing his past relationship and engagement to actress Shailene Woodley have reportedly left Woodley "horrified." Friends of the actress told the Daily Mail that they are dismayed by Rodgers' remarks, calling him a "loose cannon."
On the "Not Just Football" podcast this week, Rodgers, 42, made several claims about why his engagement to Woodley, 34, ended. He alleged that Woodley told him she had to "go f*** another man" shortly after he proposed. Rodgers also stated that Woodley eventually ended their relationship because she "didn't want to be with him" anymore.
One insider told the Daily Mail, "It's so unfair of him to talk about her that way, but she is not surprised as he is a loose cannon who mouths off whenever he wants."
Another friend stated, "For him to bring it up and say what he said, to bring anything up for that matter, has made her feel icky."
Sources close to Woodley indicated that she has more significant reasons to celebrate, referencing her recent Emmy win for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for "Paradise" at the 2026 Creative Arts Emmys. They believe she has moved on from the past relationship and is focused on her current achievements.
Rodgers also mentioned that both Woodley and his ex-partner Danica Patrick tend to attract attention when they speak about him in interviews. The NFL star and the "Big Little Lies" actress were engaged for about a year before their split in 2021. The exact reasons for their breakup have been a subject of much speculation, with friends of Woodley now indicating her distress over Rodgers' public disclosures.