Rebecca Liddicoat: Robert Griffin III’s Ex-Wife, Who He Cheated on with Grete Sadeiko Less Than a Year After the Birth of Their Daughter
Life can sometimes shine so much light in your direction, making you think that things are finally in the clear, only to discover that the light was to blind you before you slam into a wall.
That’s what happened with Rebecca Liddocoat, a woman whose husband cheated on her and left her right after they had their first and only child.
In this post, we’ll tell you everything there’s to know about her and her failed relationship.
Rebecca Liddicoat’s Early Life
Rebecca Liddicoat was born to parents Edward and Laura Liddicoat on August 13, 1988, in Boulder, Colorado. She was one of two girls, with a sister named Lindsey Liddicoat.
Rebecca started her education at Copperas Cove High School in Texas, then continued her education at Baylor University, where she earned a degree in biology in 2010.
Besides that, not much was known about Rebecca and her family since she only came to the spotlight when she married Robert Griffin III, whom she met at the university.
Meeting the Future Husband
If there’s one word we can use to describe Rebecca’s first meeting with Robert, it’s “awkward.” Robert was known for his quirky choice of clothing, and one of the earliest questions she asked him was: why are you wearing girl’s socks?
That awkward meeting was more of a step back into their relationship before it even began. So, it’s safe to say that their attraction wasn’t immediate.
However, they quickly developed a serious relationship, which became official in her last year of college. On October 23, 2010, he proposed after Robert had an impressive football game against Kansas State, where he threw for 404 yards and scored four touchdowns.
It was a romantic setting, and he sang a love song while kneeling to ask Rebecca to marry him. All of this was one year after they started dating, and she said yes!
Marrying Robert Griffin
Rebecca and Robert tied the knot on July 26, 2013, at the Denver Four Seasons in Colorado, near Rebecca’s hometown of Boulder.
Several notable guests, including Griffin’s NFL teammates and coaches, attended the wedding, reflecting their close ties to the football community.
Even the head Coach Mike Shanahan and Baylor head Coach Art Briles were among the attendees. Everyone was happy for them, but nobody expected what would happen next.
Two years later, the couple welcomed their only child, a daughter named Reese Ann Griffin, on May 21, 2015. However, she was destined to be the last of their happiness together.
The Heartbreak
In early 2016, whispers of trouble began to surface. Rebecca was busy being a mom and supporting Robert’s NFL career, but she couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off.
It all came crashing down one day when she discovered that Robert had started dating someone else—Grete Sadeiko, a track star from Florida State University.
This revelation hit Rebecca hard. She felt blindsided and betrayed, especially since they had just welcomed their daughter less than a year earlier.
The Separation
After discovering Robert’s new relationship in April 2016, Rebecca tried to hold on to their marriage. She hoped they could work things out, but it became clear that Robert was moving on.
By September, the situation had become unbearable for Rebecca. She felt hurt and alone, grappling with the reality that the man she loved had chosen someone else.
On September 7, 2016, Robert filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. It was a challenging moment for both of them, but it felt like a final blow for Rebecca. The couple had been through so much together, yet they faced an uncertain future apart.
The divorce process wasn’t easy. Rebecca sought full custody of Reese Ann and asked Robert to provide monthly child support of $36,000 to maintain herself and their daughter after he allegedly canceled her credit cards in 2017.
She was determined to provide for Reese while navigating the emotional fallout from her marriage ending. The settlement eventually reached $1.1 million, which gave her some financial stability as she moved forward.
What Happened Next?
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As the dust settled from their split, Griffin moved on with Šadeiko, who became an Instagram official shortly after his divorce in 2016. They got engaged in May 2017, tied the knot in March 2018, and welcomed third daughters – Gloria, 6, Gameya, 4, and Gia, 2.
Meanwhile, Rebecca chose to keep a low profile after the divorce, focusing on being a great mom to Reese Ann and finding her path away from the spotlight.
Though their marriage ended in heartbreak, Rebecca and Robert have continued to grow individually. For Rebecca, it was about healing and redefining her life as a single mother.
Currently, we have no sources indicating that she’s with anyone else. Truthfully, even if she is, we believe she’d want to hide it from the media.
Final Words
Rebecca’s divorce from Robert may not have been her fault, but life isn’t fair for most of us. At least she received a good amount of money to help her daughter grow.
Their story serves as a reminder that sometimes love can take unexpected turns, but new beginnings are always possible.
