The drama surrounding Brett Favre and Jenn Sterger has been a topic of discussion for over a decade, but a new Netflix documentary brings fresh light to the story — with an unexpected twist.
Jenn Sterger, the woman who accused Favre of sexual harassment back in 2010, revealed something surprising: she never actually met Brett Favre in person.
“I’ve never been in the same room as him, never shook his hand, no relationship, no connection,” Sterger shares in the documentary.
Despite working for the same employer at one point, their paths never truly crossed.
The Beginning of a Difficult Chapter
Back in 2008, Jenn Sterger was a media host for the New York Jets, where Brett Favre was nearing the end of his legendary NFL career.
It was during this period that Sterger says Favre began sending her inappropriate messages, including voicemails and allegedly a lewd photo, claims he denies while admitting to making some calls.
By 2010, after both had left the Jets, nude photos allegedly sent by Favre to Sterger surfaced online, turning her life upside down overnight.
The Impact on Jenn Sterger’s Life
Sterger’s experience was far from just a scandal; it deeply affected her personally and professionally.
“I was never treated like a person,” she said tearfully in the documentary.
“On the internet, I’m just a picture, and he’s Brett Favre.”
A former Jets colleague, Tim Andre, supports her claims, recalling how Favre’s attention made Sterger uncomfortable and even scared.
“She felt threatened,” Andre said, describing how Favre would try to get her attention on the sidelines during games.
Ignored Warnings and a Lonely Fight
Things got so tense that Sterger sometimes needed Andre to accompany her so she wouldn’t be alone with Favre.
Despite her discomfort, her complaints were largely dismissed by the team.
“No one listened or cared,” Andre said, calling the lack of response “scary.”
Sterger eventually publicly accused Favre of sexual harassment after her contract was not renewed by the Jets in 2010.
“It was humiliating, and I wanted to hide from the whole experience,” she recalled.
The NFL Investigation and Fallout
Favre, who was winding down his career with the Minnesota Vikings at the time, was fined $50,000 for failing to cooperate with the NFL’s investigation.
However, the league never officially confirmed he was the sender of the photos, so he was not formally found guilty of violating conduct policies.
Both Favre and the Jets declined to participate in the Netflix documentary.
Brett Favre’s Other Controversies
Favre’s troubles didn’t end there. Recently, he was embroiled in a massive welfare fraud scandal in Mississippi involving millions of dollars.
Though never charged, Favre repaid $1 million after $1.1 million in welfare funds were paid to a nonprofit that contracted his services for events he never attended.
Further complications arose over interest payments and plans for a volleyball stadium at Southern Miss, where Favre’s daughter played sports.
Texts also surfaced showing Favre lobbying the Mississippi governor for funding for his alma mater’s football team.
Health Struggles and Public Reactions
In a heartfelt moment, Favre revealed his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease in 2024, a cruel twist after years of battling concussions during his playing days.
He also lamented losing an investment in a concussion drug company he had hoped would help others.
Sterger, meanwhile, expressed little sympathy on social media, calling it “karma” and criticizing Favre for allegedly stealing resources that could have helped with his illness.
A Complex Story Still Unfolding
This story is far from black and white — it involves high-profile sports fame, allegations of misconduct, legal battles, and personal health struggles.
Netflix’s documentary offers new insight, but the conversation around Brett Favre and Jenn Sterger continues to evoke strong feelings on both sides.