Debby Clarke Belichick's Life Before & After She Became Bill Belichick's Ex-wife

Debby Clarke Belichick is the ex-wife of an NFL legend. Debby had her heart broken by her ex-spouse, who was involved in a scandalous affair. After their messy divorce in 2007, Debby opened a business with her friend.

Debby Clarke Belichick married the New England Patriots' head coach, Bill Belichick. Their marriage made headlines at the end of 2006 and the beginning of 2007 when it became known that the Patriots' head coach was funding a lavish lifestyle for his secret mistress, who was also married at the time.

Debby has always had a passion for design which she pursued after her split from her husband of 28 years. The woman who came between her and her husband was a past employee of New England Patriots, and this suggests that they met way before the news broke.

Debby Went to High School with Her Ex-husband

Debby was a popular girl in high school when she captained her cheerleader group. Her eventual husband was, at first, just a friend. The pair remained close friends for years until Bill persuaded Debby to ditch Birmingham-Southern College for a few days, during which they began dating.

Debby is a lone daughter. Her parents were married in the early 1900s and welcomed her in 1955. Her only other sibling is her brother, Stuart H. Clarke Jr., named after their father. On April 30, 2012, her mother passed away aged 89. Her close family and friends attended the private funeral.

Debby's husband was born on April 16, 1952, in Nashville. Bill's paternal family was of Croatian descent, like Kris Brkljac, and his father groomed him to develop a brain for football. Growing up, he was always involved in sports and felt a deeper connection to lacrosse than football.

Debby and Bill Belichick's Marriage Lasted Almost 30 Years

Debby and Bill tied the knot in 1977. The now-divorced couple were lovers from high school and remained committed to each other for the best of three decades. They welcomed three children during their time together: Daughter Amanda and sons Stephen and Brian, both employed at the Patriots.

Debby and Bill were known for their commitment to charitable organizations that served people in the community around them. They had their very own philanthropic foundation, which helped the people of Boston and Cleveland. Together, they set up a fund for a promising student from Annapolis High School.

In 2007 Bill was guilty of having a costly affair with a then-41-year-old New Jersey resident, Sharon Shenocca. The affair cost him his marriage, and the court documents during the divorce revealed that the Patriots' coach spent exorbitant money on his mistress, including purchasing a $2.2 million townhouse for her pleasure.

Debby Clarke Belichick's Children Followed in Their Father's Footsteps

All three of Bill and Debby's children, who are adults today, have pursued careers as professionals in sports, just like Bill. Their only daughter, Amanda, 38, is also a head coach. Amanda is the head coach of the Lacrosse program at Holy Cross. Like her father, She completed her education at Wesleyan University.

Their eldest son Steve, 35, works as a safeties coach at the New England Patriots, serving them for the past seven years. Steve graduated from Rutgers University and followed in his father's footsteps. In 2017, Steve and his wife Jennifer welcomed their first child.

Their youngest child, Brian, played Lacrosse like his older sister. He graduated from Trinity College, and as expected, Brian joined the team his father coached for 23 consecutive seasons. He started in the scouting department and earned an assistant coach position. Bill spoke about the experience of working with his sons. He said:

"It's been a great experience to be able to come in every day and just experience things with them. You experience them with other people on your staff, too, but it's great to have your kids involved. I think it's been good for all of us."

Debby Became a Businesswoman after Her Divorce

In 2009, Debby found a new purpose. She teamed up with her realtor friend, Paige Yates, to open "The Art of Tile and Stone," an interior design business. They provide premium granite, quartz, and tiles from all around the world. Their wide range of exclusive products promises to transform homes around America.

Their business uses brands such as; AKDO, California Art Tile, SOHO Studio, Terra Bella, LG Hausys, and many more! Their display studio is located in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Their expert design consultant, Joseph DiMare, boasts over 25 years of experience, including a feature on "Home Again with Bob Vila.

Debby has been renovating homes across the USA, but it is unclear whether she has revived her love life. Her ex-husband has been rumored to be engaged to his girlfriend of 15 years, Linda Holliday. The speculation reached boiling point when NESN host Dale Arnold shared a screenshot of the Patriot's coach wearing a wedding band.