Cooper Kupp, a Super Bowl champion wide receiver now playing for the Seattle Seahawks, prepares to face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 3. Throughout his career, Kupp’s strongest foundation has come from his family, whose unwavering support and football heritage have played a crucial role in his journey.
The Vital Role of Anna Marie Kupp in Cooper’s Life and Career
Married since 2015, Cooper Kupp and his wife Anna Marie (née Croskrey) are the parents of three sons. Kupp has openly acknowledged that Anna takes on the heaviest responsibilities during the football season, managing their household and children while he focuses on his career. In a June 2022 interview with People, Kupp emphasized,
I go in very early in the season and my wife then is taking the brunt of the mornings,
he explained.
Every morning, she’s got the boys… The things she allows me to do to pursue being the best version of me as a football player could not be done without her.
Anna frequently shows her support by attending his games and sharing family moments from the sidelines. Following Seattle’s playoff clinch in December 2025, she expressed on Instagram that she will
never stop being proud of the man
Cooper is. Responding to her, Kupp wrote,
I love you Anna Marie. Thank you for being my rock.
A Legacy of Football Spanning Three Generations in the Kupp Family
Cooper Kupp’s deep football roots extend through his grandfather, grandfather Jake, and father, Craig Kupp. Jake Kupp was a member of two Rose Bowl-winning teams at the University of Washington before making his mark as a Pro Bowl guard with the New Orleans Saints. Craig Kupp played quarterback at Pacific Lutheran University before entering the NFL with stints on the Phoenix Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys.
This family legacy even surfaced during a 2019 broadcast when Hall of Famer Troy Aikman recalled that Craig had been his backup.
Cooper Kupp’s dad was my backup at one point for the Cowboys back in 1991,
Aikman said on air.
Craig, I miss you my man, hope you’re well.
Parenting Three Sons While Navigating the Demands of the NFL
Cooper and Anna Kupp are raising three sons: Cooper Jameson born in July 2018, Cypress Stellar arriving in January 2021, and Solas Reign born in June 2023. Upon announcing Solas’s birth on Instagram, the couple wrote,
Born into his mother’s arms, we are so thankful for the blessing of this third little soul we get to raise up into a man of God!
Throughout Kupp’s career, Anna has supported his wellbeing in every aspect, from nutrition to recovery, all while managing the household’s daily challenges. Kupp shared with ESPN,
It’s hard to put into words,
adding,
I just don’t think I can sit here and tell you just off the top of my head and have it do her the justice that she deserves.
Friendship Insights: Anna’s Influence Keeps Cooper Grounded
Longtime high school friend Austin Wagner highlighted Anna’s importance to Kupp, describing her as his “rock.” Wagner told ESPN,
I don’t think there’s a Cooper without what Anna’s done for him,
and added,
She’s a person that really expects a lot out of the people around her and has kind of a high threshold for excellence … Cooper works harder because of that.
Her high standards have consistently motivated Kupp to push himself to excel both on the football field and in life.
The Family’s Continuous Presence Throughout Cooper’s Athletic Journey
From his days at Yakima’s Davis High School to Eastern Washington University, and through his NFL career with the Los Angeles Rams and now the Seattle Seahawks, Cooper Kupp’s family has been by his side. This closely-knit support system built on faith, discipline, and a strong football tradition reflects more than just athletic success — it reveals the foundation behind his rise and resilience.
