“He’s Not a Dad”: Trinity Rodman Opens Up About Dennis Rodman’s Absence in Her Life

Soccer star Trinity Rodman candidly shared details about her tumultuous relationship with her father, NBA legend Dennis Rodman, during an emotional appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast. The 21-year-old forward for the U.S. Women’s National Team described her father as “selfish” and largely absent from her life.

“He’s not a dad. Maybe by blood, but nothing else,” Trinity said. Reflecting on her childhood, she revealed the hardships she and her family endured, including a period when they were forced to live in a car. Efforts to live with Dennis proved untenable due to his lifestyle. “He was having parties 24/7, bringing random b*tches in. He loves the spotlight and the cameras,” she explained.

Trinity recounted that after her parents’ divorce in 2012, Dennis ceased providing financial support. “Before the divorce, he helped money-wise. After that, it was just, ‘F**k you guys,'” she shared.

The soccer star also opened up about a painful moment in 2021 when Dennis unexpectedly appeared at one of her games after months of no contact. While their on-field embrace went viral, Trinity revealed it was a facade. “I started crying on the field. He took this happy moment from me,” she said. “Stupid me for thinking that was going to be a spark. He’d come around, and then boom, months or years without speaking.”

Now a rising star in women’s soccer, Trinity said she no longer holds out hope for repairing their relationship. “I think he’s an extremely selfish human being. Everything has always been about him,” she concluded.