AIDAN HUTCHINSON has quickly become one of the biggest stars in the NFL.
Hutchinson is a 25-year-old defensive end for the Detroit Lions and has played for the team since 2022, after being picked second overall in the Draft.
A Michigan native, he came second in Heisman Trophy voting in 2021 after starring for his home state Wolverines and has now become a dominant force at the pro level.
He was a Pro Bowler in 2023 before suffering a season-ending injury in 2024 – but has now made a brilliant start to the season.
However, despite his impressive accolades to date, the defensive end has seen his mom blowing up all over social media after the Lions’ epic 38-30 win over the Baltimore Ravens.
Melissa Hutchinson has drawn a lot of attention, after the camera’s during the Lions-Ravens game panned to her in the crowd.
SunSport has everything you need to know about Melissa Hutchinson.
Who is Aidan Hutchinson’s mom Melissa?
Aidan Hutchinson’s mom Melissa Hutchinson (nee Sinkevics) is a former model, who was crowned Miss Michigan Teen USA in 1988.
For a decade between 1988 and 1998, she worked as a fashion model for Production Plus, and worked as a model for the Ford Motor Company and Buck Company until 1998.
She later switched from modelling to photography, opening a studio called Storybook Child Photography, running for a decade before renaming to Melissa Hutchinson photography.
Melissa Hutchinson is also a brand ambassador of a fashion line called Savvi Clothing.
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How old is Melissa Hutchinson?
Melissa Sinkevics (now Hutchinson) was born on July 13, 1972, making her 53 years old, as of September 2025.
Who is Aidan Hutchinson’s father?
Chris and Melissa met at their Alma Mater, the University of Michigan – the same school where their son would later star.
Like Aidan, Chris was a standout college player for the Wolverines.
He was selected as a first-team All-American and named Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year in 1992.
He too pursued a pro football career.
In 1993, he signed as a free agent with the Cleveland Browns but never suited up and was forced to retire due to complications from a tetanus shot during rookie training camp.
Chris enrolled at the University of Michigan Medical School and became a physician, later becoming an ER physician.
The couple have three kids, Aidan and his two sisters Mia and Aria.
The latter won Miss Michigan USA 2022.
