Daphne Govers, a former hairdresser and housewife, is widely believed to be the wife of Dutch professional darts player Michael van Gerwen, one of the top names in the sport .
She rose to fame for her relationship with Van Gerwen, whom she married in 2014.
Although Daphne has largely stayed out of the spotlight, she has often appeared at darts tournaments to support her husband in his games.
Her role as the supportive partner to one of the biggest names in darts has attracted public interest, but she also manages her own life, including her career as a former hairdresser and mother.
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- Full name: Daphne Govers van Gerwen
- Date of birth: January 27, 1994
- Age: 30 years old
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Flemen, Netherlands
- Nationality: Netherlands
- Occupation: Former hairdresser, housewife
- Height: Under 5’5″ (1.65 meters)
- Parents: Ellie and Jack Govers
- Siblings: Naomi Coppens-Govers
- Spouse: Michael van Gerwen
- Children: Zoe van Gerwen (b. 2017), Mike van Gerwen (b. 2020)
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Dutch
- Net worth: $400,000
early life and education
Daphne Govers was born on January 27, 1994 in the small town of Vlijmen, Noord Brabant, the Netherlands. By 2024, she will be 30 years old. She grew up in Freeman with her parents, Elly and Jack Govers, and sister, Naomi Coppens-Govers.
Little is known to the public about Daphne’s early education, but she later pursued a career as a hairdresser before meeting and marrying darts star Michael van Gerwen. Her family ties and upbringing in small-town Holland were central to her identity, although she attracted public attention after marrying Michael.
personal life
Daphne Govers met Michael van Gerwen in 2008 in her native Netherlands. At the time, Michael was already a rising star in the darts world. The couple began dating and eventually married in 2014, the same year Michael won his first Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) World Championship.
Since then, they started a family together, welcoming daughter Zoe in August 2017 and son Mike in April 2020. Despite Michael’s demanding career, the couple remains close and often share moments from their family life on social media.
Profession
Before she burst into the spotlight as Michael van Gerwen’s wife, Daphne worked as a hairdresser. However, after getting married, she shifted her focus to family life and supporting her husband’s career.
She now focuses on raising her two children and managing her household. Although she no longer works as a hairdresser, she occasionally shares her personal life on social media platforms, including hobbies like boating and spending time with her children.
net worth
Daphne Govers’ net worth is estimated to be around $500,000.
social media
- Instagram: @daphnevangerwen
- Facebook: Daphne Michael van Gerwen
