Jenn Sterger Speaks Out in Netflix’s Fall of Favre Doc
Jenn Sterger Breaks Her Silence in Netflix's The Fall of Favre
Jenn Sterger has opened up about the emotional toll the Brett Favre sexting scandal had on her life in the new Netflix documentary, UNTOLD: The Fall of Favre, which premiered on May 20, 2025.
Sterger explains how she was treated unfairly in the aftermath of the 2010 scandal, saying, “I was never seen as a person—just a picture.” The media and public focused on her instead of holding Favre accountable. While he remained a football icon, she was criticized and blamed.
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Favre’s Messages Were Unwanted and Unwelcome
According to Sterger, Favre, who played for the New York Jets in 2008, got her number without her consent through a team staff member. He then sent her text messages, voicemails, and even an explicit photo—all without her ever meeting him.
Sterger did not go public with the story herself. It came to light when she casually mentioned it to a Deadspin editor, who published the details without her permission.
"When someone shows you who they are, believe them.”
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Career Damage and Emotional Trauma
In the documentary, she says Favre “ultimately destroyed my life.” While he received only a $50,000 fine from the NFL for not cooperating in the investigation, Sterger faced harsh judgment and struggled to continue her career.
She highlights how the league and the media seemed to protect Favre, while she was left to deal with the fallout alone.
Unfair Treatment of Women in Sports
The documentary also shows how famous athletes are often protected, while women who speak out are blamed or not believed. Jenn Sterger’s story reminds us that more needs to be done to support women who share their experiences and to hold powerful people accountable.
