Who is Olivia Ponton? All about the model rumoured to be dating Joe Burrow as pair spotted in Miami

Netizens' eyes are on Olivia Ponton and Joe Burrow as the rumored couple was seen together in Miami, Florida, in a viral video posted on social media.

Per The New York Post, the 22-year-old Sports Illustrated model and the 28-year-old football quarterback have been sparking dating rumors since last year.

As shown in the viral clip, the duo was seen hopping out of a black Sprinter van on May 4. Joined by Raising Cane’s CEO, Todd Graves, and Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt, they were attending the Raising Cane’s event.

Amid speculations of Olivia Ponton and Joe Burrow being together, Joe exited the vehicle first. Olivia was the last to come out.

According to a Us Magazine report, the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback and her alleged girlfriend visited Miami to attend the F1 Miami Grand Prix. Their first public appearance fueled curiosity surrounding their personal lives' status.

Back in December 2024, Olivia Ponton and Joe Burrow sparked dating speculations after the news of a burglary at the athlete's Ohio home made headlines.

In the absence of Joe, as he was out of town for work, Olivia reported the authorities about the crime.

Everything we know about Olivia Ponton

Parents, Diane Ponton and Richard Ponton had Olivia Ponton on May 30, 2002. She was born and raised in Naples, Florida. In a conversation with Flaunt magazine, she expressed her love for the coastal town she grew up in.

Recalling her childhood memories of spending time at the beach, she shared,

"Honestly, I didn't take it for granted because I took advantage of being so close to the beach. I went to the beach 3 to 4 times a week after school, before school. Especially on the weekends when I wasn't having track meets, I'd literally spend the entire day at the beach because it was so close. I forget not everyone grows up near the beach, [laughs] so I sometimes can't relate."

The Victoria's Secret model also credited her hometown for her love for nature.

"I forget not everyone grows up near the beach, [laughs] so I sometimes can't relate. Being so close to something like that is amazing, I'm glad my parents raised me there. It did shape me because I'm travel-oriented."

Reminiscing about living near the beach, she further continued,

"My town Naples, Florida isn't super big, about an hour and a half away from Miami, which is really fun because I'd go to Miami for jobs. My sister lives in Boca, so I'd drive to her and spend a day or two. We'd all go out to dinner with my family, super fun."

Olivia attended Naples High School and represented her high school sports team, Biography Host confirmed. To explore her interest in architecture, she studied the arts in a dual enrollment program in Florida and Southwestern College during her junior high years. For her freshman year, she joined Florida International University.

Olivia Ponton identifies herself as bisexual

In June 2021, she came out as bisexual. She talked about her sexual orientation with Teen Vogue.

She announced:

"I want to announce that I’m bisexual, and I’m now proud to be a part of the LGBTQ community."

She also discussed how the concept was unfathomable while living in Florida.

"It didn’t really even occur to me until I moved out here [to Los Angeles] that being bisexual was even a possibility."

Olivia Ponton's career progress explored

Ponton was catapulted to fame in 2020 when she joined the cast of The Hype House, which is a group of TikTok influencers living together in Los Angeles and creating collaborative content for their audiences.

Olivia Ponton rose to fame during the COVID-19 pandemic, as she built a fanbase by posting regular content on social media.

In 2022, she spoke with Naples Daily News and reflected on this journey. She explained:

"One thing led to the other, and all of a sudden, I found myself with this beautiful audience that I have. I guess people loved it, honestly."

The social media sensation has over 2.9 million Instagram followers. On TikTok, more than 7.7 million users follow her. Despite having a strong online presence, she considered leaving social media for a while.

At 19, she had a conversation with Grazia, where she disclosed,

"There are hundreds of thousands of people saying things to you that are not very nice. For a while, I didn’t want to do it any more because I was like, I can’t handle people being mean to me 24/7."

Olivia Ponton has a thriving career in the vast modeling industry, similar to her success as a social media influencer.

Apart from Victoria's Secret and Sports Illustrated, her impressive portfolio includes working with renowned brands such as Calvin Klein, Coach, Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, and Skims, South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported.

According to a 2022 Naples Daily News report, Olivia spent US$1.25 million on a lavish apartment in New York. While she has been investing her hard-earned money, she is unsure of her fortune.

She elaborated,

"I’m not really looking at the money perspective. But, honestly, working with brands that I actually enjoy and being able to be part of such a family with a lot of different fans just means more than anything."