Matt Kalil’s ex-wife Haley Baylee reveals divorce reasons
Married from 2015 to 2022, Haley revealed in her viral Twitch stream that emotional distance was their biggest challenge.
Haley O’Brien Kalil , the Minnesota-born model and influencer best known for her work with Sports Illustrated, has recently drawn renewed attention after opening up about her marriage and The couple, who were together for nearly a decade, finalized their split in 2022. However, it was Haley’s candid remarks during a Twitch livestream in November 2025 that reignited public interest — and controversy — around their relationship.
During the viral stream, Haley spoke openly about her time with the former Carolina Panthers and Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle, sharing details that quickly made headlines. What started as a casual conversation with her viewers took an unexpected turn when she began discussing the private aspects of her marriage, including intimate details about Matt’s body and their sex life.
“We were trying to do the damn thing and [putting in the work],” Haley said, before laughing and hinting at deeply personal matters that many thought were too explicit for a public forum. Her comments spread rapidly across social media, sparking a wave of reactions — some amused, others critical. Many fans found her honesty refreshing, while others felt she had crossed a line in airing private matters from her past relationship.
Who Is Haley Kalil?
Born Haley O’Brien in Minnesota , she first rose to fame after competing in beauty pageants, eventually winning Miss Minnesota Teen USA 2010 . Years later, she gained national attention when she became part of Sports Illustrated’s 2018 Swimsuit Model Search competition, which helped launch her career as a model and digital creator.
Beyond modeling, Haley has built a strong social media presence, blending humor, science advocacy, and self-confidence messages. A trained biomedical engineer , she often uses her platforms to celebrate women in STEM, mixing intelligence and charisma in a way that has earned her millions of followers.
Haley and Matt met in the early 2010s and married in July 2015 , during the height of Matt’s NFL career. Their relationship, at first, seemed like a fairytale — a glamorous sports star and a rising model. The two often appeared together at public events and on social media, sharing glimpses of their life filled with travel, luxury, and laughter.
However, as years went on, cracks began to appear behind the perfect façade. In May 2022 , Haley filed for divorce in Los Angeles County, citing “irreconcilable differences.” The split marked the end of a nearly seven-year marriage and came amid what she later described as a period of emotional and personal growth.
Though neither publicly discussed the specifics at the time, Haley’s later comments suggested that emotional distance and lifestyle differences were major factors. “We were just two people growing apart,” she explained in a past interview, emphasizing that there was no single moment that caused the breakup — rather, it was a gradual realization that they were no longer aligned.
After the Divorce
Since parting ways with Matt, Haley has focused on rebuilding her identity and career. She has leaned into content creation, often mixing comedy and vulnerability. Despite the viral controversy surrounding her Twitch remarks, she told followers she has “no regrets” about being open.
“I’ve learned that healing means speaking your truth — even when people judge it,” Haley said.