Brooklyn Decker Asks Fans to Text Andy Roddick Mushy Birthday Messages While He's Live on ESPN

Brooklyn Decker gave Andy Roddick a birthday he won’t forget, whether he wants to or not. The model and actress posted a rare batch of family photos on Instagram for the former tennis pro’s 44th birthday. The shots include Roddick with their two kids, Hank and Stevie, at the Eiffel Tower, and a sweet clip of him snoozing with a cat. The family usually keeps their home life pretty private, so these photos were a treat for fans.

But the real gift came in the caption. Decker knows her husband gets uncomfortable with gushy affection, so she invited her followers to play along. She wrote,“Everyone please go text him the mushiest thing you can think of. He’s on ESPN all day so let’s see how many times we can make him cringe on camera.”So while Roddick is breaking down tennis matches, he’s likely also fielding love notes from strangers. That’s a birthday prank with commitment.

The couple, who married in 2008, have always kept their relationship grounded. Decker has joked before that their parenting style is“hilariously transactional,”trading off responsibilities with humor and efficiency. It’s that kind of honest, playful partnership that makes this birthday story so easy to smile about. What’s the funniest thing you’d text a birthday guy or gal who hates mushy messages? Drop your ideas in the comments.