Ann Michael Maye


Ann Michael Maye is an American baker and social media influencer, and wife of New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.

Early life and education

Maye was born and raised in Huntersville, North Carolina. She attended William A. Hough High School in Cornelius, North Carolina where she played softball and field hockey and served as the president of the school's Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter. In 2025, Maye graduated from the University of North Carolina with a degree in business administration.

Career

Maye rose to prominence in December 2025, when she launched her "Bakemas" series on TikTok, baking a new item for each day of December. The series quickly went viral and became known for its popularity among New England Patriots players and fans. Following the conclusion of her TikTok series, Maye launched a television show with NBC10 Boston called "Beyond Bakemas". The show features Maye baking with prominent New England sports figures including Dave Portnoy and David Andrews.
In January 2026, Maye partnered with JetBlue, providing cookies for the airline's flights from Boston to Denver in advance of the 2026 AFC Championship between the Patriots and Denver Broncos.

Personal life

Maye married Patriots quarterback Drake Maye on June 22, 2025. The pair began dating in middle school. Her younger brother, Tad Hudson, was Maye's backup on the Tar Heels in 2023 before he transferred to Coastal Carolina University. Maye has said she grew up a fan of David Ortiz.