Brittany Mahomes has spent years in the NFL spotlight, but attention around her has not always been about football. In 2024, the Kansas City Chiefs figure faced criticism over social media activity, her outspoken support for the team and several viral moments at games. Yet she also revealed how Patrick Mahomes helped her handle the pressure and become more confident in ignoring outside opinions.
Brittany Mahomes faced backlash over social media and Chiefs moments
One of the biggest controversies surrounding Brittany Mahomes in 2024 followed activity on Instagram. She faced criticism after appearing to like comments that were seen as showing support for Donald Trump, including one that read, “TRUMP-VANCE 2024.”The reaction quickly moved beyond politics. Brittany responded to critics with a message about people who attack others online, writing, “I mean honestly, to be a hater as an adult, you have to have some deep-rooted issues you refuse to heal from childhood,” she wrote. “There’s no reason your brain is fully developed, and you hate to see others doing well.”Her comments added another chapter to a long list of moments that had already made her a frequent target of online criticism.Brittany has also faced backlash for her passionate support of the Chiefs. During a 2021 loss to the Buffalo Bills, she posted about officiating and wrote that “refs are never in our favor”. Her reaction drew criticism from followers who felt she was too outspoken about decisions involving her husband’s team.Another incident came during the 2022 AFC Championship period. A video showing Brittany interacting with a stadium employee attracted negative reactions online. Although the footage did not clearly establish that she had been rude, viewers debated her body language and the way she appeared to ask where she should go.Her most memorable game-day controversy came during the Chiefs’ playoff victory over Buffalo. Brittany was filmed opening champagne in the stands and spraying it towards fans below. The celebration became a major talking point, particularly because the game was played in freezing conditions.
Patrick Mahomes gave Brittany advice on dealing with critics
Behind the public arguments, Brittany said she had found an important source of support in Patrick.During a 2024 appearance on the WHOOP podcast, she explained that having her husband beside her helped her deal with the intense attention that came with being connected to one of the NFL’s biggest stars.“Having him to help me get through it has helped a lot, because he is very good at managing those things and blocking people out and doing all that type of stuff,” she said. “Having him beside me and kind of guiding me, coaching me through it has helped a ton. I think that’s kind of gotten to where we are now.”Brittany also shared the simplest piece of advice Patrick had given her.“Block out the haters.”She said he encouraged her to stop worrying about the opinions of people who did not actually know her.“I think the main thing he always told me is like, ‘Stop caring about what people think, especially the people that don’t even know you,'” she said.By the end of that conversation, Brittany described a noticeable change in how she viewed online criticism.“And so I think social media used to get me a lot, and now it’s just like honestly I don’t give a f— about what people have to say about me anymore, and I think he has helped me get to that point where I’m strong in who I am, I’m confident in who I am, and I’m confident in mine and his relationship — and I’m confident in our life. So, why does what other people say have to matter at all?”The comments offered a different perspective on Brittany’s public image. While her controversial moments continued to attract attention, she suggested that learning not to let criticism control her had become part of life in the spotlight.
