Edwards is staying humble amid her rising stardom, expressing gratitude for the opportunities that have come from Olympic gold and publicly acknowledging her blessings.
Behind the scenes, teams are circling hard — Edwards is projected as a top-three PWHL pick in June, and brands know her star power is only going to multiply once she goes pro.
Edwards, 22, is the first Black woman to win a gold medal in hockey with Team USA. She spoke to TMZ on April 5, 2026, in New York City, and is a University of Wisconsin athlete.
Edwards has already locked down meetings with Megan Thee Stallion and Snoop Dogg — but until she gets that Billie Eilish hookup, her fan girl era isn't complete. The PWHL draft in June is next, and everyone's watching.
Laila Edwards is living the dream — Olympic gold, celebrity meet-and-greets, and major brand deals rolling in. But even after capturing the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Games, there's still one star missing from her collection: Billie Eilish.
The 22-year-old University of Wisconsin athlete made her priorities crystal clear when she caught up with TMZ Sports in New York City this week. "I met some really cool people like Megan Thee Stallion, Snoop Dogg," Edwards said. "But I really want to meet Billie Eilish. That's my number one. So, if anyone has any hookups with Billie Eilish?"
That's the kind of bold ask that gets attention — and frankly, with Edwards' rising profile, someone in Billie Eilish's camp ought to make it happen. The hockey star has been riding a wave of momentum since becoming the first Black woman to win a gold medal in hockey with Team USA, and the opportunities are stacking up. Red Bull is already on board, with more deals reportedly in the works.
"I feel so grateful and just like blessed," Edwards told TMZ. "I've had some really cool opportunities that I'm excited about, and also to be able to share them with a lot of my family and friends." That's the kind of quote PR teams live for — humble, gracious, and totally pitch-perfect for someone in her position.
But the real tea? Edwards is about to level up even further. She's set to enter the Professional Women's Hockey League Draft in June, where she's projected to be a top-three pick. Once she goes pro, expect the celebrity connections to multiply — and maybe, just maybe, that'll finally get her in front of Billie Eilish. The timing couldn't be better for a crossover moment that basically writes itself.
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