Shawn Johnson East says she knew she struck gold with Andrew East early on. The couple insists their relationship has its challenges but remains committed to making it work.
Sources say the couple's 'perfect couple' label is more marketing than reality. Behind closed doors, they're dealing with the same issues every married couple faces — plus the added pressure of being in the public eye.
Shawn Johnson East and Andrew East have been married since 2016. Shawn says she knew Andrew was 'the one' after just one date. They have two children and have been open about their struggles.
The internet loves a perfect fairy tale, but real relationships are messy. Shawn and Andrew are proving that even Olympic gold medalists and NFL players have relationship struggles — and that's actually kind of refreshing.
Shawn Johnson East and Andrew East are the kind of couple that looks like a perfect 10 from the outside — Olympic gymnast meets NFL long snapper, two-time Olympic medalist married to a pro athlete. But the couple is setting the record straight: nobody's perfect.
Not long after their second date, Shawn realized she'd struck gold with Andrew. But even fairy tales have their challenges.
The couple has been married since 2016 and share two children together. Despite the public perception of an ideal relationship, Shawn and Andrew have been open about their struggles — and they're not shy about saying their marriage isn't perfect.
Shawn says she knew Andrew was 'the one' pretty early on. But even perfect couples have their moments of struggle, their fights, their 'off days.'
The couple has become known for being transparent about their relationship, sharing their ups and downs with fans who might otherwise assume their life is all glitz and glamour.
At the end of the day, Shawn and Andrew are proving that even the most 'perfect' relationships have their messy moments — and that's actually kind of the point.
