Trinity Rodman criticizes broadcast for mentioning her estranged father at Wimbledon
- During the Wimbledon tournament in July 2025, soccer player Trinity Rodman attended to support her boyfriend Ben Shelton.
- An ESPN broadcaster mentioned Trinity's father, Dennis Rodman, causing her to voice her objections on social media.
- Trinity's reaction underscores her ongoing struggles with her father's role in her life and her desire to be recognized separately.
Trinity Rodman attended Wimbledon in July 2025 to support her boyfriend Ben Shelton during his matches. While watching Shelton's fourth-round match, an ESPN broadcaster referred to Trinity as the daughter of Dennis Rodman, a former NBA star. This mention angered Trinity, who took to social media to express that she doesn't want her father, with whom she has a strained relationship, discussed during Shelton's matches. She emphasized the importance of allowing Shelton and his family to have their moment without distractions. Trinity has previously shared details about her troubled relationship with her father, revealing she does not see him as a father figure and recalling difficult experiences from her childhood. In earlier conversations, she has expressed feelings of anger and disappointment regarding her father's actions and behavior. This incident at Wimbledon further highlighted the ongoing challenges in Trinity's relationship with Dennis Rodman, as she reiterated her desire to be recognized on her own merits rather than through her father's legacy.