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Meet golf legend Dustin Johnson’s wife, Paulina Gretzky: she’s NFL star Wayne Gretzky’s daughter, shares 2 sons with the 2-time major champ, and loves showing off her Prada and YSL’ fits on Instagram

Paulina Gretzky (pictured) is married to pro golfer Dustin Johnson. Photo: @paulinagretzky/Instagram
Paulina Gretzky (pictured) is married to pro golfer Dustin Johnson. Photo: @paulinagretzky/Instagram

  • Paulina Gretzky is Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky’s eldest daughter, and has amassed a million followers on Instagram where she loves to share photos of ‘fashion and all-things glam’
  • However, the 35-year-old mother of 2 revealed in Netflix docuseries Full Swing that she and Johnson received death threats after he joined the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf tournament

You’ve probably heard of NHL legend Wayne Gretzky and pro golfer Dustin Johnson – but not everyone realises they’re family.

Paulina Gretzky was introduced to her husband Dustin Johnson by her mum. Photo: @paulinagretzky/Instagram
Paulina Gretzky was introduced to her husband Dustin Johnson by her mum. Photo: @paulinagretzky/Instagram

The woman who brings these men together? Paulina Gretzky, who’s a model, actress, singer … and the occasional caddie.

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The daughter of the Canadian hockey player is married to the two-time major champion. But she shared on the Pillows and Beer podcast in 2021 that she wasn’t interested in dating a golfer during her university years. In fact, her mum, actress Janet Jones, tried to set her up with one, but she turned down her offer, per Sportskeeda.

Paulina Gretzky is no wallflower on Instagram. Photo: @paulinagretzky/Instagram
Paulina Gretzky is no wallflower on Instagram. Photo: @paulinagretzky/Instagram

So what changed Gretzky’s mind and what else do we know about the 35-year-old?

Is Paulina Gretzky Wayne Gretzky’s daughter?

A young Paulina Gretzky with her famous NHL star dad, Wayne Gretzky. Photo: @paulinagretzky/Instagram
A young Paulina Gretzky with her famous NHL star dad, Wayne Gretzky. Photo: @paulinagretzky/Instagram
Born in Los Angeles, California, Gretzky is the eldest of five siblings. Her dad Wayne Gretzky is one of the greatest ice hockey players of all time who has won four Stanley Cup titles.

How did Paulina Gretzky meet Dustin Johnson?

Dustin Johnson at the 2022 LIV Golf Invitational Boston, part of the LIV Golf Invitational Series. Photo: EPA-EFE
Dustin Johnson at the 2022 LIV Golf Invitational Boston, part of the LIV Golf Invitational Series. Photo: EPA-EFE

According to Palm Beach Illustrated, the couple met when Jones invited Johnston to dinner after he’d played golf with her husband at their country club. Paulina, who was 21 at the time, said, “I couldn’t relate to his Southern manners at first,” before adding, “But at our core, Dustin and I are the same and have the same values”.

Paulina Gretzky kisses husband Dustin Johnson, who she’s been with for over 10 years. Photo: @paulinagretzky/Instagram
Paulina Gretzky kisses husband Dustin Johnson, who she’s been with for over 10 years. Photo: @paulinagretzky/Instagram