Chelsea Freeman is the wife of Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, who is playing in his third World Series as the Dodgers face the Toronto Blue Jays in 2025. The couple’s love story began long before Freddie’s MLB success — here’s what you need to know.
1. Freddie Freeman and Chelsea Met in 2011 and Married in 2014
Freddie and Chelsea began dating in June 2011, while she was still in college at the University of Central Florida. Freddie, who had been drafted by the Atlanta Braves straight out of high school, was already starting his MLB career.
Chelsea graduated in 2013, and the couple got engaged the following January. “He makes me smile every single day, he encourages me when I’m down, he still opens my car door,” Chelsea wrote in a 2014 post. “He’s the first and only man I’ve ever loved.”
They married on November 22, 2014, at the St. Regis Bal Harbour in Miami Beach, Florida. Their wedding aired on “Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta”, where fans saw Chelsea pick two gowns — a mermaid-style ceremony dress and a feathered reception look. “It’s so beautiful,” Freddie said during the episode. “It fits her amazing. I just love it so much.”
2. Chelsea Freeman Faced Fertility Challenges Before Growing Their Family
After the couple welcomed their first son, Charlie, in 2016, Chelsea opened up about her struggles with infertility. “It was a lot of doctors’ appointments, a lot of procedures, a lot of tests,” she told ESPN. “It’s all worth it in the end, but going through that was one of the hardest things mentally that you could go through.”
Freddie said sharing their story helped him realize that their experience could inspire others. “When she told her story, it was just like — we’re normal people,” he told the outlet in the same feature. “We tried so hard.”
After several years, they decided to pursue surrogacy. In a surprise twist, Chelsea became pregnant around the same time their surrogate did — resulting in what they affectionately call their “twins with a twist.”
3. Freddie and Chelsea Freeman Are Parents to Three Boys
The Freemans are proud parents to three sons — Charlie, Brandon, and Maximus. Charlie was born in 2016. Brandon, named after Chelsea’s grandfather, arrived via surrogate on December 20, 2020. Two months later, on February 14, 2021, Chelsea gave birth to Maximus, whose middle name, Turner, honors the Atlanta Braves’ former stadium.
“Every pregnancy and fertility journey is different,” Freddie said. “We wanted to respect our surrogate’s privacy, but we also knew our story might help others.”
Chelsea frequently shares family moments on Instagram, including trips to Freddie’s games and special events. In July 2023, she posted a photo of the five of them heading to the MLB All-Star Game with the caption, “All-Star bound!”
4. Chelsea Freeman Runs Her Own Lifestyle Brand
Chelsea has built a business of her own outside of baseball. She is the founder of The Chelsea Freeman Collection, an online boutique that sells game-day apparel and lifestyle items inspired by both Atlanta and Los Angeles — the two cities the Freemans have called home.
Before launching her brand, Chelsea worked as a real estate agent with Keller Williams in Georgia. She also modeled during her college years at the University of Central Florida.
Her collection has become popular with fans who want to show team spirit in style. “I wanted to create something that reflected both our love of baseball and the places that shaped us,” she shared on Instagram when the brand launched.
5. Chelsea Freeman Is Always by Freddie’s Side — Including the 2025 World Series
Chelsea has supported Freddie through every chapter of his career, from his early days with the Braves to his success with the Dodgers. She’s been there for both of his previous World Series titles — in 2018 with Boston and 2020 with Los Angeles — and she’s back in the stands this year as the Dodgers face the Blue Jays.
“She’s been by my side since we were teenagers,” Freddie told People after their engagement. “Together we’ve grown mentally, physically, and spiritually. She’s my best friend.”
The couple is known for their strong partnership and family-first values. Freddie once said that being away from Chelsea and the kids is the hardest part of his job. “I need my family,” he told MLB.com. “That’s who I play for.”
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