Zach Wilson, the former quarterback for the New York Jets and now the Denver Broncos QB, recently proposed to his girlfriend, Nicolette Dellanno, while vacationing in Italy, and she said yess giving his fans a dream-like love story.
Wilson shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, writing, “I can’t wait to make a lifetime of memories with you, Nic. I love you.”
Meet Nicolette Dellanno, Zach Wilson’s Other Half
Nicolette Dellanno is a social media influencer with a growing following, over 240K TikTok followers and nearly 70K on Instagram. Originally from Colts Neck, New Jersey, she graduated from Red Bank Catholic High School in 2020 and later attended James Madison University in Virginia, where she joined the Alpha Phi sorority. Dellanno is recognized as one of the top designers at Morgan & Co., where she models various designs on the company’s website. Zach Wilson praised her career, stating, “She works in New York City and gets to design dresses every day, which is a pretty cool gig.” Besides her design work, she has modeled for several brands, including Target, and has a deep passion for dancing, a hobby she has enjoyed since she was three years old.
In addition to her creative pursuits, Dellanno founded YourChanceToDance.org, an organization supporting aspiring dancers. She loves to travel and often shares adventures with Wilson, her friends, and family.
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Meet the Family of Dellanno
Born on December 15, 2001, Nicolette Dellanno is the second of four children in her family. She has a younger sister, Sophia, and two brothers, Chris and AJ. Her mother, Kathy, is the founder and managing director of Pure Dance Competition, a charity organization, and has a strong background in dance and business. While not much is known about her father, her brother AJ shares her passion for travel.
Dellanno continues to reside in New Jersey, as noted in her Instagram bio. Throughout her youth, she modeled for various companies, including Target, and participated in school productions like Annie and Alice in Wonderland.
How Zach Wilson and Nicolette Dellanno Met
Wilson and Dellanno began dating in mid-2022, with their first public sighting at a New York Yankees game in June of that year. They were later spotted together again at another Yankees game in August. Before their first public appearance, they had shared moments on social media, including a photo at a New York Mets game in May and an appearance in Sophia Culpo’s Instagram Story during Memorial Day weekend alongside other friends, including Wilson's former Jets teammates.
In June 2023, Wilson reflected on their relationship, stating that they had been dating “for a year or so.” With their recent engagement and Wilson's new chapter with the Broncos, the couple is poised to create many more memories together.
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