NFL star Ja’Marr Chase surprised fans on June 6 by sharing a romantic photo on his Instagram Story. In the picture, he is gently kissing a woman on the cheek while holding her face. She smiled, clutching a black handbag.
It is a rare move since Chase usually keeps his personal life very private.


Although he didn’t write any caption, didn’t tag the woman, and gave no hint about who she was, we did a little research.
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The woman's name is Deja Hiott. She is an Instagram model and influencer. Hiott is known for her past relationships with former NFL player Martavis Bryant and ex-NBA player Gerald Green. She has three children from her previous relationships.
Chase also happens to follow her on Instagram.

Talking about Ja’Marr Chase's past relationship, years ago, he was involved in a controversy when model Ambar Nicole accused him of abuse.
Ja’Marr Chase battled an alleged female stalker
In August 2023, as reported by the New York Post, NFL star Ja’Marr Chase claimed that a woman he barely knew had been bothering him and his mother for nearly two years by making scary threats and false claims.
It led to Chase asking the court for a restraining order against the woman, Ambar Hunter (Instagram A/c: Ambar Nicole). It is the same woman who made claims of domestic abuse in 2021 and 2022 against the Bengals WR.
Chase denied claims that he fathered a child or harmed the woman, stating that she fabricated the allegations. He also said she refused to take a DNA test to prove her claims.
He also mentioned that Hunter kept posting about him on social media, trying to ruin his image by tagging his team, the NFL and his sponsors. She even shared his and his mom’s phone numbers online, which led to them receiving many unwanted calls and messages.
Ja'Marr Chase has been playing for the Bengals since 2021. In 2024, he had an amazing season, leading the NFL in catches, yards and touchdowns, also known as "The Triple Crown."
The Bengals have built a strong offense around Chase, Joe Burrow and Tee Higgins. Together, they are worth $550 million. Despite their strong offense, the team has struggled on defense and missed the playoffs two years in a row.
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