Ja’Marr Chase has been an offensive pillar for the Cincinnati Bengals since his induction in 2021. However, the NFL wideout’s personal life took center stage as Chase shared a cryptic birthday tribute on Instagram, just 57 days after sparking major controversy with a viral couple photo.
On his Instagram story posted on Aug. 29, the Pro-Bowler posted a photo showing himself carrying a woman in his arms on a picturesque street. Though the face of the woman could not be spotted, he didn’t refrain from pouring love-filled birthday wishes with the caption:
“Happy Birthday 2 my baby ❤️.”
In the image, Chase wears a light gray blazer, baggy jeans, and brown loafers, while the woman delivers a denim look with green heels, her arms wrapped around him bridal-style. A luxury shopping bag lies on the sidewalk as the Parisian backdrop adds to the romantic vibe.
This new post comes weeks after the NFL world erupted over Chase’s now-deleted mirror selfie with Deja Hiott on July 2. The photo soon became a lightning rod for fan reactions, fueling heated arguments about intimacy, optics, and even gender politics.
Now, with this latest birthday post, the identity of the woman in his latest photo could be intriguing. However, a closer look at the photos suggests that the mystery woman is none other than entrepreneur, Deja Hiott.
Chase’s current story has the mystery woman citing a distinctive red heart tattoo on her lower back. The inked heart matches one seen in multiple Instagram posts from Deja Hiott, and especially visible in her post from Aug. 29, 2024, where she poses in a two-piece, flaunting the back tattoo.
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More photos from Deja’s Instagram post on March 14 show an intimate dinner photo with Chase, who embraces her from behind, which could be guessed from the sneak peek of his forearm tattoo.
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While the Bengals star remains silent on the chatter, his social media moves show he’s clearly unbothered and knows how to shower his companion Deja with unabashed love on her birthday.
Who is Ja’Marr Chase’s Mystery ‘Baby’ Deja Hiott?
Deja Hiott is an entrepreneur who owns a skincare brand, DN Skincare. She is also an Instagram lifestyle influencer who often posts about her motherhood journey and her lifestyle. She has a current following of 247K and describes herself in her bio as a “pilates instructor in training…”
According to Hiott’s Instagram, she is a mother of three who remains focused on providing a ‘fulfilling life’ for them.
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According to Marca, she previously dated Washington Commanders receiver Martavis Bryant. In 2017, she made headlines after posting about his trade desires during his Steelers tenure. Bryant later denied them, and Hiott followed up with an apology.
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