𝔹ℝ𝔼𝔸𝕂𝕀ℕ𝔾 ℕ𝔼𝕎𝕊: 𝕋𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕚𝕤 𝕞𝕪 𝕨𝕙𝕠𝕝𝕖 𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕝𝕕 𝕎𝕙𝕖𝕟 𝕀 𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕤𝕥 𝕞𝕖𝕥 𝕞𝕪 𝕊𝕥𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕒 𝔽𝕦𝕟𝕒𝕜𝕚, 𝕀 𝕒𝕕𝕞𝕚𝕥 𝕤𝕙𝕖 𝕨𝕒𝕤𝕟’𝕥 𝕨𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕀 𝕙𝕒𝕕 𝕚𝕞𝕒𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕕. 𝕀 𝕙𝕒𝕕 𝕞𝕪 𝕙𝕖𝕒𝕕 𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕡𝕝𝕖𝕥𝕖𝕝𝕪 𝕨𝕣𝕒𝕡𝕡𝕖𝕕 𝕦𝕡 𝕚𝕟 𝕗𝕠𝕠𝕥𝕪, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕀 𝕨𝕒𝕤𝕟’𝕥 𝕝𝕠𝕠𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕒𝕟𝕪𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕖𝕝𝕤𝕖. 𝕊𝕥𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕒 𝔽𝕦𝕟𝕒𝕜𝕚, 𝕥𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙, 𝕨𝕒𝕤 𝕕𝕚𝕗𝕗𝕖𝕣𝕖𝕟𝕥. 𝕊𝕙𝕖 𝕙𝕒𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕤𝕡𝕒𝕣𝕜 𝕒𝕓𝕠𝕦𝕥 𝕙𝕖𝕣. 𝕊𝕙𝕖 𝕨𝕒𝕤 𝕔𝕠𝕟𝕗𝕚𝕕𝕖𝕟𝕥, 𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕣𝕘𝕖𝕥𝕚𝕔, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕙𝕒𝕕 𝕟𝕠 𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕓𝕝𝕖𝕞 𝕤𝕡𝕖𝕒𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕙𝕖𝕣 𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕕. 𝔸𝕥 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕥𝕚𝕞𝕖, 𝕀 𝕨𝕒𝕤𝕟’𝕥 𝕤𝕦𝕣𝕖 𝕙𝕠𝕨 𝕥𝕠 𝕥𝕒𝕜𝕖 𝕚𝕥….. 𝕍𝕚𝕖𝕨 𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕖

In a heartfelt revelation that has captured the attention of fans across the rugby league community, Valentine Holmes has opened up about the woman he calls his “whole world” — his partner, Stella Funaki.

The Queensland Maroons and North Queensland Cowboys star made the emotional confession during a candid interview, reflecting on how his life has evolved both on and off the field.

 

“When I first met my Stella Funaki, I admit she wasn’t what I had imagined,” Holmes said with a smile. “I had my head completely wrapped up in footy, and I wasn’t looking for anything else.”

 

At the time, Holmes was fully immersed in his professional career, dedicating every ounce of energy to training, performance, and maintaining his elite status in the NRL. Relationships were far from his priority. But fate, it seems, had other plans.

 

“Stella was different,” he continued. “She had this spark about her. She was confident, energetic, and had no problem speaking her mind. At the time, I wasn’t sure how to take it.”

 

What initially caught him off guard soon became the very qualities he admired most. Stella’s vibrant personality and grounded outlook provided a balance Holmes didn’t realize he needed. While the pressures of professional rugby league can be intense, those close to the star say Stella became his steadying force behind the scenes.

 

Friends describe their relationship as one built on honesty, resilience, and mutual support. As Holmes navigated career highs, positional switches, and the constant scrutiny that comes with elite sport, Stella remained a constant source of encouragement.

 

In recent seasons, Holmes has rediscovered his best form, delivering standout performances for both club and state. Many fans now point to his personal stability as a key factor behind his renewed focus and consistency.

 

“This is my whole world,” Holmes said, speaking about his family life. “Footy is what I do, but they’re who I am.”

 

The revelation has sparked an outpouring of support from fans, teammates, and fellow athletes, praising the star for showing vulnerability and highlighting the importance of strong relationships beyond the game.

 

As Holmes continues to shine on the field, it’s clear that his greatest victories may not always be measured in tries or trophies — but in the love and partnership he’s found with Stella Funaki.

 

And if his words are anything to go by, that love story is

only just getting started.