Belichick, 73, and Hudson, 24, immediately captured headlines when they went public with their relationship last year. Their 49-year age gap is notable, clearly, but this is hardly the first time a prominent public figure has dated someone decades younger. So why is this particular May-December relationship captivating the country?

Amid reported concerns about his girlfriend's role in his professional life, North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick is reportedly exploring outside public relations assistance.