Lauren Fryer, 25, has been in a relationship with England footballer Declan Rice for eight years and is the mother of their 22-month-old son, Jude. Unfortunately, she has faced harsh online criticism about her appearance.
Declan Rice’s partner, Lauren Fryer, has endured significant online abuse, leading her to delete all photos from her Instagram account.
Rice played a crucial role in England’s victory over Ireland, with his teammate Jack Grealish also scoring in the opening 26 minutes. This helped England secure a 2-0 win in Lee Carsley’s first match as interim manager.
Despite this achievement, Declan chose not to celebrate due to his previous involvement with Ireland, where he earned three caps before switching to England.
Off the field, Declan is devoted to Lauren, the 25-year-old mother of his son Jude. The couple, who have been together for eight years, have faced harsh online trolling regarding Lauren’s appearance.
Notably, Declan’s social media also shows no images of Lauren. Here’s a glimpse into the life of the remarkable mother-of-one.
Declan and Lauren met at school and began dating at 17, remaining close ever since. Lauren, originally from Chessington, has consistently supported Declan’s career, from his West Ham debut to his high-profile transfer to the Emirates.
Though often seen supporting Declan from the stands, he has previously admitted that Lauren feels uneasy about his close bond with Chelsea star Mason Mount, a childhood friend from their time at the academy.
Declan shared with The Sun: “My missus is quite worried. I’m genuinely being serious. She’s quite worried. Oh she’s just always: ‘You two… you love him more than you love me.’ Honestly. We just get it in the neck all the time. But they need to understand the friendship.”
Despite their eight-year relationship, Declan and Lauren have largely kept their romance private. They did, however, make a rare public appearance at the Reading Festival in 2021, where they were seen interacting with Oasis legend Liam Gallagher after his performance.
Their son, Jude, was born in August 2022. Declan revealed the news with a new tattoo on his arm featuring Jude’s name, birth date of August 7, and star sign Leo. Prior to this announcement, the couple had kept Lauren’s pregnancy a secret. Fans were delighted by the news and congratulated the new parents.
The couple also has a dog, Raffa, which Declan gifted to Lauren. It is believed that Raffa joined their family following a romantic trip to Paris.
The harassment against Lauren began in December last year when an anonymous account told Declan he “could do better”. This led to negative comments about Declan’s “low standards” for dating Lauren, prompting her to remove all photos from her Instagram account.
Despite this, Lauren retains 64,000 followers and keeps her account public. The absence of her photos led reality TV star Liberty Poole, known for her appearances on Love Island, to speak out on Instagram Stories: “I think she’s beautiful this is crazy. What happened to celebrating different body types and embracing how we are all individually made.”
In response to the abuse, Declan described Lauren as the “love of his life” and asserted he “doesn’t need an upgrade,” despite the unpleasant comments. Support for Lauren came from many online, condemning the trolls.
It remains to be seen if Lauren will return to Instagram, while Declan hopes to capture headlines for positive reasons with England next week.
Before this major event, Declan treated Lauren and Jude to an extravagant meal at Novikov restaurant in Mayfair, a popular spot for football stars. The England midfielder enjoyed a relaxed meal with his childhood sweetheart and their son, even taking time to sign autographs for fans outside.
