Heather Van Norman Wiki Bio
American celebrity family member Heather Van Norman was born under the zodiac sign Taurus on 22 April 1970, in Windom, Minnesota USA. She’s probably only known for being the mother of Odell Cornelious Beckham Jr, a famous professional American Football Player, currently playing for the National Football League (NFL) team the Baltimore Ravens.
Education and early life
Heather was raised alongside her sister Pat and brothers Larry, Mark and Alan in Windom, by their father Don Van Norman and mother Millie Van Norman; not many details have been disclosed about Heather’s family because she respects their privacy.
They eventually moved to New Orleans, Louisiana where Heather attended a local high school; she was mostly into sports while there as she ran track and played soccer, although she also enjoyed dancing and appearing in school plays.
Upon matriculating in 1989, Heather enrolled at Louisiana State University on an athletic scholarship; she excelled in running track and was an All-American from 1991 through 1993. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in 1993, after having won a number of indoor and outdoor 4×100 relay races.
Heather’s career
Heather ventured into coaching following graduation; she initially worked at Rice University, prior to switching to Georgia Tech in Atlanta.
She became the head coach at the Tulane University in 2002, and not long after this chose to retire and focus on being there for her family.
Love life and relationships
Heather doesn’t shy away from talking about her love life in public, and we know about two men whom she’s been with.
She met Odell Beckham Sr. while they were both attending Louisiana State University; he was playing for the team’s football team and Heather gave birth to their son Odell Beckham Jr. in 1992. Heather and Beckham Sr. split not long after that and Jr. was then raised mostly by his mother.
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Heather was able to find love again, and she went on to marry 1996 Olympic Gold medalist Derek Mills; they have two daughters together, with the younger having been born on 29 April 2002.
There are no other men whom Heather’s perhaps been with, that we know about; she’s married to Derek Mills as of January 2024 and has two daughters with him, while she also has a son with former boyfriend Odell Beckham Sr.
Interesting facts and hobbies
Heather’s followed by nearly 110,000 people on Instagram and has posted close to 1,100 pictures and videos onto the network; most of these feature her spending time with her son and grandson, while she can be seen travelling and attending various events in others.
Heather’s a philanthropist and has, together with her son donated money to various charity organizations, with most of these working with underprivileged children.
She enjoys being physically active and has multiple training sessions at the gym every week.
Heather’s passionate about travelling and has been to most of the US states, as well as to several European countries.
She’s deeply religious and goes to church several times every week.
Heather likes to wear jewelry and colorful clothes.
One of her favorite actresses is Jennifer Lopez, and a couple of her favorite films and TV series are “Angel Eyes”, “U Turn” and “The Wedding Planner”.
Age, net worth and height
Heather’s age is 53. She’s 5ft 6ins (1.68m) tall, weighs around 130lbs (58kgs) and her hair and eyes are brown, although she often dyes her hair blonde.
Heather’s net worth’s been estimated at more than $1 million as of January 2024, and her son Odell’s at over $40 million.
Who is her son Odell?
American Football player Odell Cornelious Beckham Jr. was born under the zodiac sign Scorpio on 5 November 1992, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana USA. He’s been competing in the NFL since 2014, and has been named to multiple Pro Bowls, while he also won Super Bowl LVI with the Los Angeles Rams.
Odell studied at Isidore Newman School, and there ran track and played both basketball and football; he developed exceptional skills in all three sports and even won a silver medal in the long jump category at the 2010 Newman Invitational. Odell was also passionate about soccer, and looked up to famous British retired soccer player David Beckham, to whom he isn’t related.
Odell matriculated in 2011, and took his talents to Louisiana State University (LSU) to play college football for the LSU Tigers; throughout his three seasons with the Tigers, he established himself as a dynamic playmaker on the field. During his freshman year, he contributed significantly as a receiver and return specialist, however, it was in his sophomore and junior seasons that he truly emerged as a star.
During his sophomore season in 2012, Odell, together with fellow wide receiver Jarvis Landry formed a dynamic duo that terrorized opposing defenses; Odell recorded 713 receiving yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his speed, agility and reliable hands. His junior year in 2013 was a breakout season that solidified his status as one of the nation’s best college receivers.
Odell Beckham Jr. in 10 games on Rams:
💥 6 TDs
In 2.5 seasons on Browns:
🔸 7 TDs pic.twitter.com/FDtiY5nzhC
— PFF Fantasy & Betting (@PFF_Fantasy) January 27, 2022
In 2013, Odell set LSU single-season records with 1,152 receiving yards and eight touchdown receptions. His incredible catch against the University of Georgia, often referred to as the ‘The Catch’ became an iconic moment in college football; the one-handed grab in the end zone showcased Odell’s extraordinary ball skills and athleticism, earning him widespread recognition and media attention.
Odell’s outstanding performance at LSU led him to forgo his senior year and enter the 2014 NFL Draft; this proved to be a wise decision as he was picked by the New York Giants as the 12th overall choice in the first round. His rookie season was nothing short of spectacular, as he amassed over 1,300 receiving yards, and earned the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award.
Odell’s tenure with the Giants showcased his ability to stretch the field, and make amazing catches, including another one-handed grab against the Dallas Cowboys in 2014 that instantly became a symbol of his extraordinary skills. In 2019, he was traded to the Cleveland Browns, where injuries slightly worsened his performance, but his impact on the field remained significant.
Odell signed with the Los Angeles Rams on 11 November 2021, and then with the Baltimore Ravens on 9 April 2023.
