Jake Paul reveals the unexpected way he met his girlfriend and how the impossible happened
What began with a direct message on Instagram turned into one of the most surprising relationships in the world of sports and entertainment.
When Paul name appeared in her inbox, Leerdam didn’t exactly feel butterflies. “He invited me to his podcast,” she recalled in the Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson documentary. “I thought, ‘Okay, why not? It could be interesting.’” And it was, but not in the way she imagined.
At first, Leerdam had her doubts. Jake Paul was known for his irreverent attitude and history of controversies, so when he tried to flirt, she wasn’t exactly impressed. “It was weird,” he admitted himself.
But then something changed. Beneath the bad boy image, Leerdam found someone who made her laugh, who had charisma beyond his public persona. “I never thought we’d end up together,” she confessed. “I judged him like everyone else did on social media. But he turned out to be the complete opposite.”
With Paul living in Puerto Rico and Leerdam constantly traveling for competitions, their relationship is anything but conventional. But if there’s one thing that binds them, it’s determination.
Jake Paul has made the little details key to keeping their connection strong—sending daily videos to Leerdam, ensuring that, despite the distance, she is still a part of his daily life. “It makes me feel like I’m right there with him,” shared the skater.
And while the world sees them as opposites, their mutual support shows they are an unstoppable team. Leerdam never misses a chance to be in Paul’s corner during his fights, while he praises her as his greatest inspiration.
What began as a simple DM turned into a story that few saw coming. But, just like in boxing and on the ice, the unexpected always has a place in the show.