Michelle Moyer is best known as the ex-wife of former Chicago Bulls star Dennis Rodman and the mother of USWNT athlete Trinity Rodman. The couple was married from 2003 to 2012 and had two children together. Moyer divorced Rodman due to his reckless lifestyle and her desire to prioritize her children.
Recently, Michelle has been in the spotlight following an explosive interview by Trinity, where she discussed her strained relationship with her father.
Early Life and Marriage
Michelle Moyer was born on April 27, 1967, in the United States. She was an athlete in high school, participating in track and field and playing softball. She met Dennis Rodman in 1999 at a bar in Newport Beach, California. They married on May 13, 2003—Rodman’s 42nd birthday—in a private civil ceremony.
The couple had two children: D.J. and Trinity Rodman, born in 2001 and 2002, respectively. Despite their marriage, they maintained separate residences just two miles apart, a unique arrangement that Rodman found beneficial.
Challenges and Divorce
Their marriage faced significant challenges almost immediately. Moyer filed for divorce in 2004 due to Rodman’s struggles with addiction and erratic behavior. Despite several attempts at reconciliation, their marriage was dissolved in 2012. A serious motorcycle accident served as a wake-up call for Moyer, prompting her to prioritize her children’s well-being over the chaotic dynamics of her marriage.
“I’m blessed to be alive. But I knew that I couldn’t take it anymore,” she told ESPN. “I needed to be there for my kids. I decided to divorce and be done with the Dennis stuff. That was it for me.”
Life After Divorce
Michelle has appeared on television shows such as Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew and Sober House. She is also involved in charitable causes related to addiction and mental health and has pursued a career as a singer.
Moyer has another child, Teyana Lima, from a previous relationship. Teyana has two children, Kya and Koa, making Michelle a grandmother. Her children with Rodman, D.J. and Trinity, are both athletes. D.J. plays basketball, while Trinity is a talented player for the United States Women’s National Team and the Washington Spirit of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).
Recent Spotlight
Trinity Rodman recently gave an interview on the Call Her Daddy podcast, where she criticized her father for being an absentee dad. “He’s not a dad,” she said. “Maybe by blood, but nothing else.” She expressed that she and her brother have been generous in how they’ve spoken about their father, often holding back on the issues and trauma they’ve experienced.
Michelle Moyer continues to be a supportive figure for her children, balancing her public persona with her personal commitments.