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Ryan Blaney and Gianna Tulio attend the 2023 NASCAR Awards in Nashville.
Gianna Tulio is the wife of NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney, who’s 2026 season is off to an impressive start.
Blaney currently sits fourth in the standings and is one of the top picks to take the checkered this weekend at Phoenix. As attention shifts to his life away from the track, fans are searching for more about the woman by his side.
Blaney and Tulio were married on December 12, 2024, and welcomed their first child, a son named Charley, on November 17, 2025.
Here’s what you need to know about Ryan Blaney’s wife.
Ryan Blaney Met Gianna Tulio in Las Vegas in 2018
Blaney and Tulio first crossed paths in 2018 at the MGM Grand’s Losers Bar in Las Vegas.
Tulio was in town for work connected to a Hooters modeling appearance, while Blaney was there for a NASCAR race. The meeting was unexpected, but it marked the beginning of their relationship. Tulio has since reflected that she is grateful their paths aligned that night.
The couple later made their relationship public in 2020.
Gianna Tulio Is a Model and Former Miss Hooters International
Tulio was born July 31, 1998. She grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, before moving to Florida during her senior year of high school.
She attended Palm Beach State College from 2017 to 2020, earning an associate degree in business administration. She also played soccer during her freshman year.
Tulio built her career modeling for the Hooters brand. She was selected as Miss June in the 2019 Hooters calendar and later crowned Miss Hooters International in 2021, where she also received the Most Photogenic award.
Since then, Tulio has worked as a brand ambassador, appearing at events and restaurant openings around the country.
Ryan Blaney Proposed After Winning the 2023 NASCAR Championship
Blaney proposed to Tulio on December 12, 2023, just weeks after winning his first NASCAR Cup Series championship with Team Penske.
Tulio shared photos of the proposal on Instagram, writing, “12-12-23 I said yes to my forever.”
Exactly one year later, on December 12, 2024, the couple were married.
The Couple Welcomed Their Son Charley in 2025
Blaney and Tulio welcomed their first child, a son named Charley, on November 17, 2025.
The birth marked a major milestone in Blaney’s personal life as he continued competing full time in the NASCAR Cup Series.
Tulio has since shared family moments on social media, giving fans a glimpse into their life as new parents.
Blaney has spoken in interviews about how becoming a father shifted his perspective during race weekends. With a young family at home, he has said that time away from the track carries a different weight than earlier in his career. The arrival of Charley marked a new chapter for the ’23 champion.
Tulio Is Active in Philanthropy and Supports the Ryan Blaney Family Foundation
Tulio frequently appears at NASCAR races supporting Blaney and is involved in charitable efforts.
Tulio frequently supports Blaney’s charitable efforts through the Ryan Blaney Family Foundation and has participated in fundraising initiatives benefiting organizations such as Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.
She also appeared alongside Blaney on USA Network’s “Race for the Championship,” which gave viewers a behind-the-scenes look at their relationship and life on the NASCAR circuit.
Maggie MacKenzie Maggie MacKenzie covers NASCAR for Heavy.com. She previously worked for NASCAR.com, where she reported, wrote, and edited race-weekend coverage and traveled to key events throughout the season. She has more than ten years of experience in sports media and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. More about Maggie MacKenzie
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