Kelly Stafford Brings Kids to Hospital While Husband Matt Prepares for Playoffs
Kelly Stafford had an unfortunate visit to the hospital with her children after traveling with her husband, Matthew Stafford, prior to the Rams-Vikings playoff game.
“Last night was lengthy,” Kelly, 35, shared through an Instagram Story on Saturday, January 11, along with a photo of two of her young children resting in a hospital bed. “Back in beds and snoozing, everyone except Hunter. She seems like she had a Celsius.”
In another update, she posted a photo via Instagram Story featuring Matthew, 36, the quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams, and their daughters. “Before that, they were all smiles getting to join daddy on his work trip,” she noted.
Last week, Kelly disclosed that she and two of their daughters had fallen ill. “I can’t think clearly,” Kelly expressed during the Tuesday, January 7, episode of her “Morning After” podcast. “I suspect I have the flu. Two of my daughters have it, too.”
Kelly and Matthew are parents to four daughters: twins Sawyer and Chandler, 7, Hunter, 6, and Tyler, 4. Kelly did not specify why the children were taken to the hospital or whether they will attend the Rams vs. Vikings playoff game.
The family had traveled to observe Matthew’s practice ahead of the Rams’ playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings in Glendale, Arizona, set for Monday, January 13. The Rams’ home playoff game was moved from Los Angeles to Glendale due to the wildfires sweeping the southern California region.
Kelly’s hospital visit occurred after she had offered to arrange charter buses for season ticket holders in Los Angeles to make the trip to Glendale for the game.
Matthew Stafford, Kelly Stafford. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
During a press conference on Thursday, January 9, Matthew spoke about the destruction caused by the wildfires and their impact on the community.
“It’s a heartbreaking sight on the news, to experience, to witness,” he shared with reporters. “Driving around and seeing all that, it’s just incredibly sad to witness what’s occurring. Undoubtedly, many individuals are doing everything in their power to regain control and help everyone return to normal as swiftly as possible.”
Matthew added, “Each time we put on our uniforms, we represent the Los Angeles Rams. We play for the people in this community. The support from this community means everything to us. This week will be another example of that, and we hope to provide a joyful escape for those who have been facing hardships.”
The Rams-Vikings Wild Card playoff game is scheduled to commence at Glendale, Arizona’s State Farm Stadium on Monday, January 13 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Visit the LAFD website for local wildfire alerts and click here for resources on how to assist those affected.
