Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods Are Engaged, Building Life Together After Years of Friendship

Karl-Anthony Towns, the New York Knicks forward, is engaged to Jordyn Woods, a model and founder of Woods by Jordyn, a luxury apparel brand. The couple began dating in May 2020 after meeting through mutual friends years prior, evolving their long-standing friendship into a romantic relationship.

How They Met and Started Dating

Towns and Woods first connected through mutual acquaintances before becoming close friends. According to Towns' own account, they knew each other for years before any romantic involvement. During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the pair made a deliberate choice about the trajectory of their relationship. Rather than remaining platonic, they decided to pursue a deeper romantic connection in 2020.

Woods explained their compatibility at the time, noting that both had experienced the loss of a parent during their youth. "Naturally, we both connected about losing a parent at a very young age," she shared in an interview. The shared grief created a foundation of understanding and emotional support that accelerated their bond beyond friendship.

A Relationship Built on Mutual Support

The relationship has been marked by consistent public displays of support. Towns particularly emphasized Woods' presence during difficult periods in his life. Following the deaths of his mother and other family members, as well as being struck by a drunk driver during an off-season, Towns credited Woods with standing by him through these ordeals. He posted on social media that Woods "held me down more than the world knows" during these challenging events.

Woods has maintained her career throughout their relationship, launching the Woods by Jordyn brand in 2023, which offers clothing designed for multiple body types. She also owns The Tox Buckhead, a wellness center specializing in body sculpting treatments. Meanwhile, Towns' basketball career has progressed, leading to his current position with the Knicks, where Woods has been a regular spectator at games. The couple has also been seen attending Knicks matches alongside Kylie Jenner and her boyfriend Timothée Chalamet during the team's recent playoff runs.

The Kylie Jenner Connection

Woods' history with Jenner adds another dimension to her public profile. The two met through mutual friend Jaden Smith and developed a close friendship that was featured on the reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Life of Kylie. However, a 2019 incident—when Woods was caught kissing Tristan Thompson, who was dating Jenner's half-sister Khloé Kardashian—created a significant rift between them. Over subsequent years, the two have gradually reconciled, with Jenner noting in 2024 that they maintain contact and attend events together.