Two years after a private video of Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis and his ex-girlfriend Gia Duddy surfaced online, his mother Beth Levis has publicly shared the full story. The verdict: Gia did not leak the video, Will spent a significant amount trying to remove it, and an Eastern European hacker group appears to target attractive NFL couples. This offseason storyline has captured widespread attention.
Will Levis' Mom Clears Ex-Girlfriend's Name
Beth Levis, speaking on the Ross Tucker Football Podcast, recalled the moment her son called her after the video began spreading online in May 2024. 'The first words out of Will's mouth were, 'I'm so sorry, mom,' and it just broke my heart,' she said.
According to Beth, Will immediately hired cybersecurity specialists and private investigators. They traced the leak to an Eastern European hacking group known for targeting high-profile couples. The content had been stolen from Levis' phone or laptop while he was still in college, a year or two before it went public. This was not a bitter breakup leak but a premeditated hack by strangers in Eastern Europe who had Will on their radar during his college days.
Costly Efforts to Remove the Video
Levis spent an 'exorbitant' amount of money attempting to scrub the footage from the internet. It worked partially. Beth acknowledged, 'A lot of the content was taken, but you can never scrape anything entirely from the internet. It's there forever. There is a footprint, unfortunately.' This statement highlights the enduring impact of such leaks.
Gia Duddy Cleared and Thriving
The internet had speculated about Gia Duddy's involvement due to the timing of the leak shortly after their breakup. However, Beth's revelation completely clears her. Duddy was as much a victim as Levis, and the two are on good terms, having moved on with their lives. Gia has become a full-time content creator with over 300,000 Instagram followers and 650,000 on TikTok, with her brand growing since the Draft moment that made her famous. Meanwhile, Levis is currently the third-string quarterback for the Titans.
This story underscores the risks of digital privacy and the lasting consequences of hacking, while also showing how individuals can move forward after such incidents.
