Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns Relationship Timeline: From Friendship to Marriage

Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns married in an outdoor ceremony in Malibu on August 15, 2026, culminating a relationship that began as a friendship six years prior. According to People and Sports Illustrated coverage, the ocean-view wedding hosted high-profile guests including Kylie Jenner, Timothée Chalamet, Hailey and Justin Bieber, Ben Stiller, and several of Towns’ New York Knicks teammates.

A Foundation Built on Shared Grief and Long-Term Friendship

Before their romance turned public, Woods and Towns knew each other for years through a mutual friend. According to Us Magazine and Sports Illustrated, both individuals navigated the deaths of parents at young ages. Towns lost his mother, Jacqueline “Jackie” Cruz-Towns, in April 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. Woods experienced the loss of her father, John Woods, who died from cancer in January 2017.

Towns shared on Woods’ digital series “Regular-ish” in 2021 that the pandemic forced a decision on their relationship. As reported by Sports Illustrated, Towns stated that COVID-19 “kind of forced us to either pick where our relationship was going to go as friends or something more. And we chose the latter.” That shared background in grief allowed them to connect beyond typical dating dynamics, forming an organic bond.

From Instagram Official to a Manhattan Engagement

The couple transitioned to a public relationship in May 2020, confirming their romance in September 2020 with matching Versace flame-swimsuit photographs taken in Cabo, Mexico, to mark Woods’ 23rd birthday. Woods captioned the post, “I found you, then I found me,” according to Sports Illustrated.

Over the next five years, the couple balanced entertainment careers and professional sports. Woods frequently appeared courtside for Towns’ games with the Minnesota Timberwolves and the New York Knicks, while Towns supported Woods’ fashion and accessories brand, Woods by Jordyn. On Christmas Eve 2025, Towns proposed at the Overstory rooftop bar in New York City. Woods noted on Instagram that the Christmas Eve timing mirrored her parents’ engagement, providing a way to honor her late father’s memory.

An NBA Championship Run and the Malibu Wedding

An NBA Championship Run and the Malibu Wedding

Towns and the New York Knicks secured an NBA championship during the 2026 season, ending a 53-year title drought for the franchise. Woods became a notable presence during the postseason run, frequently carrying an orange version of her Tux Clutch Mini bag to games. The accessory gained a lucky-charm reputation and was later displayed at New York’s Guggenheim Museum.

Eight months after their engagement, the couple married in Malibu. Woods wore a strapless white gown with a full skirt, while Towns wore a black double-breasted tuxedo. Guests included longtime friend Kylie Jenner, marking a milestone in their friendship following public scrutiny years prior.