Jude Bellingham’s relationship with Ashlyn Castro appears to have reached another milestone away from the football pitch. Fresh reports suggest the influencer has earned the trust of the England star’s famously protective mother, Denise Bellingham, after a relationship that was initially met with caution. The reported change has fueled fresh interest in the couple as Bellingham continues to shine for club and country.
Jude Bellingham and Ashlyn Castro reportedly share a stronger bond with Denise Bellingham
Jude Bellingham’s family has long played a central role in his football journey. His parents, Denise and Mark Bellingham, have been credited with helping guide the Real Madrid midfielder from his early days in Stourbridge to becoming one of the biggest names in world football.That protective approach reportedly extended to his personal life when Ashlyn Castro entered the picture in 2024.According to the Daily Mail, Denise was initially cautious about her son’s relationship with the Los Angeles-based influencer. The report says both Denise and Mark were concerned that Castro’s career and glamorous lifestyle might not fit with the values they had instilled in Jude and his younger brother, Jobe.A source inside the England camp said, “Denise and Mark have put their life and soul into Jude and his brother becoming football stars, the last thing they want is a woman to use his success for their own gain.”Another source added, “So when Jude announced he was dating Ashlyn, the connotations of her job were not exactly appealing to his parents, in fact there were red flags. I guess she had to prove herself.”Reports now suggest Castro has done exactly that. She has regularly been seen sitting alongside Denise during England matches and supporting Jude at Real Madrid games at the Santiago Bernabeu, signaling what sources describe as a much warmer relationship between the two women.
Ashlyn Castro’s family struggles reportedly brought her closer to Jude Bellingham’s mother
The reported bond between Denise and Castro is said to have grown through shared personal challenges.According to the report, Castro has endured a difficult relationship with her mother, Tina-Marie Young, who has publicly criticized her in several TikTok videos. In one clip, she said, “Who is this Jude Bellingham? You disobeyed your mum, lied about her, left her in shelters.” In another, she added, “Come on, Jude Bellingham, who are you with my beautiful daughter, who has left her mum in shelters, lying about her? Who are you? Are you lying, too?”Castro has previously said her mother suffers from schizophrenia and has not taken medication for the past decade, something she believes has deeply affected their relationship. She also lost her father in 2021 after he contracted Covid.Those experiences reportedly strengthened her connection with Denise.A source said, “Both Ashlyn and Denise are ‘as tough as old boots.’” The insider continued, “Ashlyn has a very difficult relationship with her mother and it’s fair to say that Denise has been there to help with that.”The source also claimed, “While it has been upsetting for Jude to see his girlfriend endure her mother’s rants, the fact Ashlyn and her mum don’t have a relationship has brought her and Denise closer together.”Denise has reportedly leaned on Castro as well following her separation from Mark after more than 20 years of marriage. According to the report, Castro has remained a supportive presence during that period while continuing to build a close relationship with Jude’s family.Despite ongoing criticism from some supporters, people close to the couple reportedly believe their relationship is serious. One source even suggested that an engagement may not be far away, saying there is “a real sense that Jude could pop the question soon,” adding that “it’s rather fortuitous that Ashlyn has got Denise onside.”
