A dancer with Cirque du Soleil, Hayden Hopkins, is expecting a child with a Major League Baseball star, not the owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, Mark Davis.
Hopkins, 26, has been refuting rumors in recent days that Davis is the father of her unborn child. She was spotted sitting next to the 69-year-old Davis in the VIP section of an NFL game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas in December 2022, sparking romance rumors.
Hopkins shared a photo from her seat on social media at the time, clarifying that she and Davis were merely friends. However, these rumors are entirely unfounded, as TMZ reports that the child’s father is Joey Gallo, a utility player for the Washington Nationals, and that the pregnancy was planned.
Hopkins turned to social media on Sunday to express her frustration with those who continue to spread rumors of a romantic relationship between her and the Raiders owner, claiming that they are ruining what should be the happiest time in her life.
Hayden Hopkins took to social media to refute ongoing rumors of a romantic relationship with Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis.
Hopkins was spotted sitting next to Davis during an NFL game in December 2022.
Hopkins wrote, “Reports of Mark Davis being the father of my child are completely false.” “I was photographed sitting next to him at a game in 2022 and have endured false rumors of a romantic relationship ever since.”
“I was simply a guest in the owner’s box with other friends,” she continued. “These ongoing media stories are negatively impacting what should be my happiest days.”
She concluded, “Joey and I are thrilled to welcome our baby in the fall xx.”
Previously, she had addressed comments suggesting a romantic involvement with Davis, stating, “MD [Mark Davis] is a legend. He’s my neighbor/friend. Fun game.”
The pair were also seen together last year when the Raiders faced off against the Green Bay Packers. On that occasion, Davis was caught on camera expressing his frustration while Hopkins sat beside him wearing a black Raiders baseball cap.
According to TMZ, Hopkins’ visits to the owners’ suite are due to her work with the team’s dance squad, the Raiderettes, as well as her long-standing connections with players and coaches within the organization.
Despite this, such appearances only fueled speculation that the pair were dating.
One person commented, “So kind of Mark Davis to take his granddaughter to the game today.” Another wrote, “Ayo, who’s that girl Mark Davis is sitting with??? I see you, Mark.”
The father of the child is Washington Nationals utility player Joey Gallo.
Davis and Hopkins were also seen sitting together at a Raiders game in 2023. She denied rumors of a romantic relationship, but they persisted.
Last month, Hopkins shared a photo on Instagram showcasing her pregnancy bump.
Last month, Hopkins posted a black-and-white photo of herself standing on a beach, with a small pregnancy bump visible. She simply captioned the photo, “Baby.”
The photo sparked a wave of comments suggesting that the baby was Davis’s.
One person wrote, “The Heir to The Raiders Throne!” Another added, “Setting up that kid’s future and your own. Cha-Ching.” A third commented, “Future Raiders owner incoming.”
Hayden Hopkins refutes rumors that Raiders owner Mark Davis is the father of her baby.
Hopkins, a native of Seattle, Washington, has resided in Las Vegas since 2017 when she took on the role of ‘La Belle’ in the Treasure Island Cirque Du Soleil’s Mystere.
Before settling in Las Vegas, she won national dance titles and obtained a bachelor’s degree in dance from New York City.
By the age of 19, she had graced the covers of Dance Spirit and Dance Informa magazines.
Hopkins has performed alongside singer Jason Derulo and appeared on Good Morning America.
Hopkins has appeared as her Vegas character on Jimmy Kimmel Live. She is pictured here in her dressing room preparing to perform on Kimmel’s show.
When not showcasing her dance life, Hopkins often posts photos of her slim figure in bikinis.
She has also performed as a dancer on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Hopkins proudly shared photos of her tiny blue outfit and flexibility on social media to celebrate her performance.
With approximately 221,000 followers on social media, she is a social media influencer.
When she’s not posting about her latest dance moves or showcasing her flexibility, she often shares photos of her slim figure in bikinis.
As for the baby’s actual father, Gallo is a two-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove award winner who plays as a utility man, capable of playing in the outfield or at first or third base.
He has played for several teams, including the Texas Rangers, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Minnesota Twins, before joining the Washington Nationals.
