JJ Watt's Mom, Connie Watt, Shares Her Secret To Parenthood | Through Moms Eyes | TODAY Originals

With three sons in the NFL, Connie Watt chats raising 3 professional football players for the Texans, Steelers and Chargers on TODAY.
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JJ Watt's Mom, Connie Watt, Shares Her Secret To Parenthood | Through Moms Eyes | TODAY Originals

[@richardharris3423]

She raised her boys with discipline (which is lacking in many families) and they grew up to be real men. Good for her.

[@ig6894]

They parents were also lucky don't forget that.

[@ashwin.unlead]

@@ig6894 some people are some people aren't but has notthing to do with being discipline..

[@ashwin.unlead]

@Philip Gibson but point is not to give up and do ur best take the nba player who passesd away the day before, he had a estranged relationship with his familly.

[@melvina628]

Precisely.

[@BigBewtieHoles]

actually no jj watt recently came out as a homosexual he is dating david spade. the bible says being a homosexual is a sin and makes you not a real man.

[@a.k.4085]

She's a natural beauty.

[@philadelphiaeaglesforever8380]

She is, yet she looks old

[@philadelphiaeaglesforever8380]

@Tony Scott lmfao 50 isnt old and she looks 50

[@philadelphiaeaglesforever8380]

@Tony Scott she looks 50 but shes trying to look 40 and it isn't working

[@philadelphiaeaglesforever8380]

@Tony Scott eh too me shes an aged looking women. I see a 50 year old

[@kentexican5844]

There's a few of dem gals up in Wisconsin.

[@beccadreams4992]

What a wonderful parent! She definitely steered that ship strongly! She was strict and in charge! She wasn't their friend she was their Mom!!!!

[@DrCastanet]

The interviewer is exceptionally good.

[@dalecabal80869]

This is why u marry a good girl with morals makes the difference when raising kids

[@tracyjohnson5023]

first/m /last told mine same. Told mine put raincoat on it but remember before you do deed do you want to look at/deal with that girl forever if pregnancy happens? Cause not supporting your kid not an option.

[@jamesmcnaughton5092]

@@tracyjohnson5023?

[@bluerisk]

Gronk's mom was absolutely not strict and had no chores for her boys: she has five, and they collected more rings. The Belichick way might work, but it doesn't need to be that way. It should be a balance. In case of Gronk's mom it was school. The rooms could look as the mini Gronks saw fit, but the homework had to be done on time. But different kids, different ways. Both moms did a great job in the end.

[@pbodymathis]

She and her husband did not raise them to be NFL stars, they raised them to follow their dreams and showed them how to obtain them. If not football, they would have been stars doing something else! Responsibility and discipline served with lots of love, produces men like the Watts brothers! Great video and may God continue to bless the Watts as they ride this blue marble through space!

[@greenwave819]

really crazy that all 3 Watt brothers made it to the NFL!

[@dustyb6799]

She is gorgeous I never would of guessed she had 3 kids all over 20..let alone who they are. She's a catch for sure..great genes.

[@sangjeongkimcho293]

CLICKBAIT

[@geoffdearth7360]

have not of

[@samslick9000]

MILF

[@elizabethtimothy4776]

She was a teenage mum, young adult, she looks her age. Stephen Curry's mum is same.

[@tfox6919]

Money helps ppl age slowly.

[@johnnytheirishman3387]

She’s beautiful

[@richardgreen507]

In my own personal opinion the watt family is a remarkable family

[@ertwro]

Marry a real man, raise real men.

[@gerrydooley951]

it sounds like you like real men

[@ertwro]

@Gerry Dooley I would like to be a real man.

[@ertwro]

@Dave Chappelle How much crack would stop this conversation, Tyrone?

[@Heymuskrats]

OMG I love Connie Watt! What an inspirational woman/mom!

[@WeThePeeps13]

What a great mom.... those boys are lucky to have had her. And they look like they turned out, as great.

[@johnpowers1638]

What a great interview, she is admired by many.

[@cloo2937]

I love this family.Her & her husband raised some respectable young men.

[@justblazz9]

Good Job Mom and Dad! 👌🏽

[@leonbridges1802]

Now I know why the Watt brothers are so cool Mom is very cool . GOD BLESS the Watt family .

[@martingoodef811]

What a lovely level headed mum, the boys are so lucky

[@MrThelittleguy903]

Her secret to parenthood: having both a mother and a father in the home. She did a good job but she didnt do it on her own. Young men need a male role model in the home.

[@lavianahampton4641]

Truth

[@jwm4ever]

Luke Loeser Correction : Having a God Centered, Family First, Kind Honorable Loving Respectful Father in the home is what's needed, Not just a Father. The wrong Father will destroy the Family.

[@SeansModelBuilds]

Not all of us had two parents. We just learned that you can only depend on yourself and that what you get for yourself, noone can take away.

[@karolamaya7146]

Exactly

[@L4u84S]

Dumbest comment on here. All the single parent kids who grew up just as well and all the double parent kids who turned out horrible. You're oblivious to reality.

[@bktevault]

All three young men seem to be so grounded and such outstanding people. All credit and respect to the parents.

[@edhernandez3535]

God bless you. You are so right raising kids is the best

[@tomsmith9011]

This interview was quite refreshing and amazing....thanks

[@anacabrera8374]

Goosebumps and tears 😭

[@SalomiSmit]

She raised her sons to become men

[@louisdelarampe2319]

Are you Womansplaining to us what it mean to be a man when You, yourself, are a mere woman?

[@ertwro]

@louis delarampe There's no such a thing as womansplaiting. It's called nagging.

[@G4MBIT]

J.P. Silva word!

[@Etuffly]

Clearly, she didn’t raise any of you, or you would be gentlemen.

[@lillywhite-cx3ig]

Oh yes ;):)

[@garywatts1]

When I first became aware of JJ Watt, I repeated the same mantra to myself. So what, you can sack a quarterback, you can play a guitar, you can sing, you can whatever SO WHAT - WHAT KIND OF PERSON ARE YOU??? So rather than just allow myself to become mesmerized by JJ'S skills on the field, I began to study up on JJ the person. It became immediately obvious was just as great a person as he is a defensive end. One of those people that I think very highly of and I encourage my grandchildren to do the same. My wife and I are raising our 3 grandchildren, we too have a chores list, list of rules and responsibilities, table manners, the whole bit. If my kids turn out to be good people like JJ then I will have done my job well and I will be happy. Even if they never touch a football.

[@hellsfire133]

Jj watt is and absolute animal and also one of the nicest people on this planet as a packers fan I can safely say I wish we would have traded up to draft him after the superbowl win could have had a couple more with him

[@bellaBeaudoin]

Wow. What an amazing woman. She doesn’t look 50. Great genes

[@AndySaenz]

Behind every great man is a great woman! That’s what she is.

[@kirkmoorer4617]

Sometimes in front

[@eezyclsmooth9035]

We love her down here in Texas, oh and also her eldest son #99.

[@braylounriley390]

JJ brothers understand he paved the way for them he did what needed to be done for the Watts name to be remembered throughout all football💯

[@midwestbadger2503]

Wisconsin Proud!! Amazing family!

[@pagethomson7154]

Class act wonderful mother and mentor.

[@Da808Legend]

What a beautiful story.

[@maxjasmine]

The best Mom is a Mom who is no pushover.

[@ChrisCardenDrums]

Connie is obviously an exceptional mother. To do all she did starting as a teenager is unbelievable

[@rifleman1873]

I was first thinking what a proud mom, then I realized I should really be thinking about three proud boys. We love JJ down here in Texas.

[@joserincon8108]

Core message; raise children that people can trust!

[@maureencora1]

JJ Watt Reminds Me of CBS Western "Gunsmoke" with James Arness.

[@voksari6834]

Nice interview

[@robertgreene105]

U sure that's not jj watts older sister

[@darrinbaker00]

She did say she was only 20 when she gave birth to him.

[@ernestriley2857]

Awesome story! Great Mon, Great Guys.

[@evan4672003]

Really great mom.

[@TheSGIIIShow]

She’s awesome

[@danjames9152]

What amazing sons! Well raised!

[@jamesstaley9490]

Great job to both parents.

[@ericdamico5148]

Such An Amazing Mother 😊🏈

[@BMIU]

Thank you. I've said the same things. You validate me.

[@dominicene3647]

i love this. This is beautiful

[@amberimmel1887]

She is such an adorable lady🤗🤗

[@Boogiebomb123]

The dislikes are from the evil cowboys fans

[@mtm8118]

Shri Sha so cowboys only have 22 fans seems right

[@Boogiebomb123]

Ostrich Bone yep

[@mikeanderson1550]

Cowboys fans are not evil they just think they are . The smartest Dallas fans have the iq of the highest number on one of their jerseys!

[@mariamino0605]

😆😆😆😆

[@kich6172]

Regardless of her sons' successes, she's a great mom.

[@reesecenter3595]

I bet Texans fans feel stupid for booing him now when jj got drafted

[@troythegreat7369]

Some solid parenting there and it really paid off.

[@jessywatt9729]

I love my Mom very much

[@mr.b7486]

Thank you Ms. Watt. You did good.

[@Will_Roman7]

JJ WATT MOM IS HOT

[@rockyfonce3521]

What a pretty lady! Her smile lights up the room!

[@dontask8979]

What a WONDERFUL woman.

[@victoriouspauper8495]

GREAT MOM ..... 3 GREAT BOYS INTO MEN ..... AL PLAY WELL. GO STEELERS !!!

[@claudebishop6557]

She a great mom and is not hard to look at either.

[@ryanyeager3258]

I wish all 3 of the Watt brothers could have played on the same team and that team is Pittsburgh Steelers 🖤💛

[@believerinchrist8214]

Well done mom😇

[@stillart1]

Terrific.

[@carlstockholm114]

She is so CUTE.

[@SantiagoTM1]

All Ms. Connie has done in Life is raise Champions!

[@gloriajramirez7231]

Good Job Mom.

[@dorisabrams3546]

Bless!!

[@ElectricSoul828]

She raised 3 strong men, that is definitely something to be proud of.

[@bobwinters6459]

I have so much respect for JJ! He seems like a very loving, compassionate and caring guy! She definitely raised him right!👍👍

[@thomaspiccirillo6820]

DISCIPLINE AND CONFIDENCE BUILDING AMAZING MOM = AMAZING MEN NOW AND FOREVER

[@chrisguerra2481]

Wow she is a good mom and look at her kids wow all of them are in nfl

[@stevetripp2340]

What an amazing woman , take note people discipline your kids .

[@richardgreen507]

I’m going to ahead and say this may God Enrichly Bless the Watt Family

[@charlenewalker7891]

awesome interview and bout time

[@Cb11Cb]

If they had a sister, she would be hating life. No boyfriend would come over ever!

[@ericwalker3792]

With 3 brothers as big as they are, would you?

[@riotak0009]

it doesn't hurt they had 2 dinners every day and went though like 3 gallons of milk a day

[@jr-xs9tf]

It was either that or eat the neighbors.

[@dallascowboys711]

She looks younger than them. She's gorgeous!

[@luvbig41]

I can see the Make-up from out of space. Not a bad shape for someone who has had 3 children though.

[@shahnazbenazir6180]

Wow I cant believe that she's the mother of big guys, she's so young and beautiful. She must be very very proud.

[@derrolprice4399]

THAT'S ONE BEAUTIFUL WOMAN ALSO GREAT A GREAT MOM👌

[@bonniekeough244]

Good boys!

[@garyschumacher6531]

They're awesome.....because they had a great mom.

[@restless7528]

Dang I had the same child chores also on a spread sheet with my brother and 2 sisters wow lol

[@daviddavenport1485]

She's managed to raise three awesome young men

[@saraho9568]

Ideal life!! Love her story!! ❤❤❤

[@jamieosullivan6855]

that interviewer is top quality.

[@ck_idgaf1680]

Man, a detailed oriented, organized mother teaches their kids (boy or girl) to get stuff done. Look at what they do on and off the field. Also when you have a great partner that's just icing on the cake and reinforces the values.

[@aburguesiafede3912]

Beautiful mom ✌😎❤😍

[@Eliminator5555]

That jersey is so cool. She seems so nice.

[@ckalnicki]

Good people.

[@shinlanten]

Wow, mama Watts is very attractive

[@BraedenSyon]

connie watt you did good in 2019

[@elynamarie5162]

Yessss!! I dump my kids drawer if it's not put away correctly...lol

[@fredsmith6324]

great woman.

[@tgd445]

I like jj watt cause he was a packer fan when he was little

[@joeblack4980]

Good genes!!!!!

[@zyxwut321]

Amazing. And TWO of her sons, J.J. and T.J., have Hall of Fame arcs to their careers already. J.J. would probably already be a future Hall of Famer even if he retired today. Connie looks like she has a tall, solid Germanic build and I'm sure she probably would've been a successful athlete had she pursued it.

[@jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj6428]

she knows she loves JJ the best

[@angieburnett4341]

Great job Mom!! A very beautiful family. I love JJ, such class, always smiling, and uh....wish he played for the COLTS!! Great interview, very warm & thoroughly enjoyed. Love & GBY all!

[@sandrahertel6282]

This is what real men look like. Well done mom and dad.

[@vanessastegall]

Connie raised some great sons.

[@BraedenSyon]

hello 30 year old jj 27 year old derek and 25 year old tj you all are awsome