Brooke Williamson has taken to social media to celebrate Bobby Flay’s 61st birthday with a heartfelt tribute, marking the occasion as their first together since publicly acknowledging their relationship in March. In her Instagram post, Williamson, 47, shared a carousel of four intimate photos of the couple from the past year, captioning it with “HBD my love 🎈.”
The affectionate post drew attention from Flay’s daughter, Sophie Flay, who commented with a trio of heart emojis. Ayesha Nurdjaja, a co-star from Flay’s show “Bobby’s Triple Threat,” also chimed in with a similar show of affection.
The day before his birthday, Flay had returned the favor, giving Williamson a shoutout during an Instagram Q&A session, where a fan questioned whether it was strange to compete against her on “Beat Bobby Flay.” Flay replied that competing against Williamson was enjoyable due to her competitive spirit. Williamson shared this moment on her Instagram Stories, playfully affirming his sentiments with, “Obvi.”
In August, Williamson shared a glimpse into her own birthday celebrations featuring Flay and their friends. The couple has recently sparked engagement speculation, especially after Flay presented Williamson with a diamond ring in October. However, a source close to the pair quickly dispelled those rumors, clarifying that they were not engaged.
Williamson later addressed the ring in an interview, noting that it was a “thoughtful gift” from Flay, who she described as “a very generous, wonderful, romantic man.” During a November appearance on Elvis Duran’s radio show, Flay confirmed that the ring symbolizes a commitment and emphasized that they have no immediate plans for marriage. “We both don’t want to get married again,” he stated, highlighting their contentment in their partnership as it stands.
Flay also reflected on the dynamics of their relationship, which he describes as perfectly suited to their shared love for the restaurant business. He appreciated being able to share ideas and opinions about their respective ventures, seeing Williamson as both a partner and a best friend.
Both Flay and Williamson are navigating their blend of family lives; Flay is a father to 29-year-old Sophie from his previous marriage to Kate Connelly, while Williamson shares a teenage son, Hudson, with her ex-husband. Flay humorously likened their family dynamic to that of “The Brady Bunch,” showcasing their commitment to creating a supportive environment for their children.
As they celebrate this special occasion, it is clear that Williamson and Flay continue to strengthen their bond, embracing the joys and challenges of life together.
