Charissa Thompson is all business when it comes to NFL Sundays. She has her microphone, her questions, and her trademark on-air personality. And that has made her a staple in sports media. However, beneath that polished exterior, there is a daughter who has never hesitated to give credit where it is due. She once remarked, “I won the lottery with parents.” It becomes even more meaningful when you consider her emphasis on family-first philosophy. Charissa has always given her followers tiny but touching views into her family life over the years.
So, when Sunday arrived, Charissa made sure her followers understood precisely where her heart was. Instead of simply celebrating Mother’s Day like the rest of us, FOX’s sideline star made it the occasion for a heartfelt expression of gratitude for her family. She lit up her Instagram story for three big reasons.
Charissa Thompson started with a heartfelt tribute to her mother. “Happy Mother’s Day to the greatest mother in the world. I love you, Mom.” Charissa wrote as the caption for a sentimental porch photo she shared, which included her mother, older sister, brother, and even the family’s German Shepherd. It was a flashback that demonstrated the depth of the Thompson family’s ties and felt more like a warm embrace. However, the celebrations didn’t stop there. Charissa then posted another blast from the past, this time from the seashore, in honor of her father and one of her sisters.
In the picture: Her father, Scott Thompson, standing shirtless in swim trunks with a classic Coke in one hand and a shovel in the other. By his side? A miniature representation of one of her sisters with a small spade in her hand. Her caption? “Happy Birthday to my dad & Sister! Love you guys and the Pepsi Dad! He’s consistent!” That’s trademark Charissa humor. Though it’s not clear which sister she was referring to. But the picture was packed with an emotional punch. It’s no wonder that her family continues to be her strongest pillar of support for a woman who left home at the age of 18 to pursue a dream, “because she always wanted to be on TV.”
Since high school, Charissa’s parents, Cathy and Scott Thompson, have been there for her and her siblings through broadcasting gigs, charitable endeavours, and more. Charissa has always worn her love of family as a badge of honor, whether it’s by referring to her mom as her ‘best friend’ or sharing a selfie she took with her dad at a charity event. And that badge became a full-fledged family parade this Sunday.
Charissa Thompson led the Mother’s Day cheers, with Erin Andrews right behind her
Erin Andrews, on the opposite side of FOX’s broadcasting ideal squad, was also in Charissa Thompson’s celebratory bag, and she did it with a lot of heart, elegance, and mustaches.
Erin started by reposting a message from her women’s sportswear brand, WEAR by EA, that featured a cute photo of her and a baby wearing WEAR clothing. The brand’s message read: “WEAR celebrating all the amazing moms out there. You’re the heart of it all. Happy Mother’s Day.” Erin then reposted this and wrote, “We love our Moms!!!” The true gem, however, was a picture of Erin, her mother Paula Andrews, and sister Kendra Andrews all striking boss poses with fake mustaches. It was peak Andrews: heartfelt with just the right amount of sass.
The co-founder of WEAR has consistently combined family, fandom, and fashion into a single, unified brand. WEAR, which started in 2019 with the goal of making game day attire feel like everyday wear, has taken off, appearing in everything from US soccer to the NFL. Erin herself made sure to highlight the two ladies in her life who do just that, as her brand honored the women who keep everything together.
So, whether it was Erin Andrews toasting to the ladies who shaped her or Charissa Thompson celebrating her parents and siblings. Sunday wasn’t just about touchdowns or camera time. It was about love, legacy, and loud, happy thanks. And perhaps a couple of mustaches and a Coke.
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