{"id":36641,"date":"2025-12-27T00:42:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-27T00:42:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=36641"},"modified":"2025-12-27T00:42:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T00:42:11","slug":"michael-phelps-wife-is-a-former-miss-california-photos-inside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=36641","title":{"rendered":"Michael Phelps\u2019 Wife Is a Former Miss California \u2014 Photos Inside"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Michael Phelps isn\u2019t just an Olympic legend\u2014he\u2019s a global icon whose story continues to inspire both in and out of the pool. With 28 Olympic medals to his name, including a staggering 23 golds, Phelps has cemented himself as the most decorated Olympian in history, leaving even the greatest names like Usain Bolt, Carl Lewis, and Nadia Comaneci trailing behind when it comes to medal counts.<\/p><div class=\"zgknp69dbf5c17c076\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.zgknp69dbf5c17c076 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.zgknp69dbf5c17c076 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.zgknp69dbf5c17c076 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.zgknp69dbf5c17c076 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.zgknp69dbf5c17c076 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<div class=\"autors-widget\">\n<p>Born June 30, 1985, in Baltimore, Maryland, Phelps discovered his passion for swimming at a young age. From there, he soared to unprecedented heights, dominating the Olympics in a way few athletes have ever matched. Legends like Mark Spitz and Jenny Thompson set the stage, but Phelps redefined what greatness in the pool truly means.<\/p>\n<div id=\"taboola-sponsored-mid-article\" class=\"trc_related_container tbl-trecs-container trc_spotlight_widget trc_elastic trc_elastic_sc-ma-busondakika\" data-placement-name=\"Sponsored Mid Article\">\n<div class=\"trc_rbox_container\">\n<div id=\"trc_wrapper_1060429898\" class=\"trc_rbox sc-ma-busondakika trc-content-organic\">\n<div id=\"outer_1060429898\" class=\"trc_rbox_outer\">\n<div id=\"rbox-t2m\" class=\"trc_rbox_div trc_rbox_border_elm\">\n<div id=\"internal_trc_1060429898\">\n<div class=\"videoCube trc_spotlight_item origin-default textItem thumbnail_top videoCube_1_child trc-first-recommendation trc-spotlight-first-recommendation trc_excludable\" data-item-id=\"-5075857450594273270\" data-item-title=\"20 Minutes ago in Louisiana, Terry Bradshaw was confirmed as! 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His life isn\u2019t just about records and medals\u2014it\u2019s about family, resilience, and the personal battles he\u2019s overcome.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Something must be in the water: Michael Phelps and his wife Nicole Johnson are expecting baby No. 2! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ww9f1Lenqp\">https:\/\/t.co\/ww9f1Lenqp<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AWpzgFrDud\">pic.twitter.com\/AWpzgFrDud<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; E! News (@enews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/enews\/status\/903417892498231297?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 1, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Central to Phelps\u2019 life is his wife, Nicole Johnson. They first met at the ESPY Awards over a decade ago, and she has been a constant source of support ever since. More than just a former Miss California USA and accomplished model, Johnson has dedicated herself as an Ambassador for the Michael Phelps Foundation since 2015, proving that her commitment extends far beyond the spotlight. Fans often praise her beauty, describing her as \u201cabsolutely stunning,\u201d but her true impact is felt in her unwavering support of Phelps\u2019 mental health journey.<\/p>\n<p>Phelps has openly shared his struggles with anxiety and depression, and he credits Johnson for being his anchor. \u201cThere\u2019s no other person that would be able to support me like she has. She\u2019s the glue that holds all of us together,\u201d he said during an interview with Today.<\/p>\n<p>Together, the couple is raising four sons\u2014Boomer, Beckett, Maverick, and Nico\u2014balancing the challenges of fame with family life. 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