Bill Belichick's ex-girlfriend Linda Holliday wears UNC colors in awkward timing

After a one-year hiatus following his departure from the New England Patriots in January 2024, Bill Belichick makes his college head coaching debut with the North Carolina Tar Heels on September 1.

Chapel Hill is preparing a star-studded turnout for Belichick's return to the sidelines as UNC takes on the TCU Horned Frogs. Famous alums such as Michael Jordan, Mia Hamm, and Lawrence Taylor, are expected to attend, per ESPN.

Fans will also keep a lookout for Belichick's 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, who made waves this offseason due to her dominant control as the 73-year-old's acting publicist and surprising role at UNC.

Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson — Feb 6, 2025: Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson on the red carpet before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

One person who is not expected be at Kenan Stadium on Monday night, Belichick's longtime ex-girlfriend, Linda Holliday. Belichick and Holliday dated for 16 years before quietly calling it quits in 2022.

The longtime couple didn't go public with their breakup until 2023, People reported, confirming there was no romantic overlap with Hudson.

Bill Belichick, Linda Holliday — Feb 3, 2019: Former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and his ex-girlfriend Linda Holliday after winning Super Bowl LIII. | Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images

“Many assumed that Bill had cheated on Linda through 2022 and 2023, but they were broken up by September 2022," an insider told the outlet.

"Linda was still pretending they were together after the breakup, and Bill played along so she could transition with the least amount of public humiliation and avoid abrupt displacement.”

Linda Holliday Rocked UNC Blue Just Days Before North Carolina-TCU Game

Holliday, 62, has largely kept a low profile since her split with Belichick became public. However, she appears to be living her best life in Nantucket.

Just a few days before the highly-anticipated TCU vs. UNC showdown, Holliday rocked a blue-and-white dress with a white sun hat while on an "epic" boat trip with friends to Martha's Vineyard.

Linda Holliday (far left) with friends. | @davidmhandy/Instagram

While Holliday, who has twin daughters, Ashley and Katie Hess, from a previous relationship, may not be at the UNC game, she seemed to be channeling the Tar Heel spirit over Labor Day weekend.

Holliday and Hudson both attended the Boston Pops on Nantucket event last month, however, it's unclear if the two women interacted with one another, TMZ reported.

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