The energy at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday wasn’t just about the AFC Championship showdown—it was also about Ann Michael Maye making waves with her unmistakable style.
Known affectionately as the ‘Queen in the North,’ Ann Michael, wife of New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, continues to charm fans with her presence both on social media and in person.
From TikTok Star to Game Day Fashion Icon
Ann Michael first caught the public’s eye with her viral ‘Bakemas’ TikTok series, where she baked festive treats every day leading up to Christmas.
The 22-year-old’s charm and culinary skills quickly won her a loyal following, turning her into a social media sensation across New England and beyond.
But it wasn’t just her kitchen prowess that made headlines this weekend.
Ann Michael was in Denver to cheer on her husband in the high-stakes AFC Championship against the Broncos—and she did it in impeccable style.
A Statement-Making Outfit
For the big game, Ann Michael donned a custom bomber jacket crafted from patches of her husband’s Patriots jersey, an illustrated team image, and a classic hoodie.
She paired the jacket with bold red tracksuit-style pants accented with white stripes, a cozy white beanie, and chic sunglasses.
Her outfit wasn’t just a personal fashion statement; she coordinated with fellow Patriots WAG Parker Henry, wife of tight end Hunter Henry, who sported a similar jacket made from her husband’s jersey.
Fans online couldn’t get enough, with comments like “best fit of all time” and “AFC Championship Level Fit!!” flooding social media.
Social Media Fame Meets Real-Life Stardom
Ann Michael’s rise isn’t limited to her TikTok fame.
Her ‘Bakemas’ videos even caught the eye of Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, who collaborated with her for one of his popular pizza review episodes.
Now, her culinary adventures are expanding to television.
Ann Michael will soon star in “Beyond Bakemas with Ann Michael Maye,” set to air on NBC 10 Boston/NBC Sports Boston, with the first episode premiering on January 18.
A Love Story That Began Young
Off the field and out of the kitchen, Ann Michael has a long-standing personal story with Drake Maye.
Childhood sweethearts, the couple met in middle school and tied the knot last year.
Ann Michael also graduated from the University of North Carolina in May 2025 with a business administration degree, balancing her academic, personal, and social media pursuits seamlessly.
Patriots Eye Their First Super Bowl Since 2019
While Ann Michael makes headlines for style and baking, Drake Maye and the Patriots were focused on the game at hand: a chance to reach the Super Bowl for the first time since 2019.
Under rookie head coach Mike Vrabel, New England finished the regular season 14-3, winning the AFC East and securing the No. 2 playoff seed behind top-seeded Denver.
The matchup took a dramatic turn as Denver’s starting quarterback Bo Nix was sidelined with an ankle fracture, leaving backup Jarrett Stidham to face the Patriots for his first start of the season.
The stakes couldn’t have been higher, making Ann Michael’s support both timely and high-profile.
What’s Next for Ann Michael and the Patriots?
With a potential Super Bowl berth on the line and Ann Michael continuing to rise as a social media and TV personality, the spotlight isn’t going anywhere soon.
Between the excitement on the field and her growing influence off it, it’s clear that Ann Michael Maye is just getting started—and fans everywhere are watching closely.
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