Marissa Ayers, a popular influencer, took to TikTok recently to mark her 23rd birthday, sharing reflections on the past year and her excitement for the future. In a video posted on April 14, Ayers conversed with her followers while preparing for a birthday celebration with her boyfriend, Jaxson Dart, a quarterback for the New York Giants.
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As she adjusted her makeup, Ayers described her recent year as “transformative.” Her candid admission that she spent the day prior to her birthday in tears highlighted her emotional journey throughout her 22nd year. “I always thought 23 was so old, and now that I’m 23, I feel so young,” she confessed in the clip. “I feel like I’m just getting started.”
Ayers and Dart, who began dating in October 2025, planned a more intimate celebration and opted against attending the popular Coachella festival. Instead, they chose a quieter weekend that included dinner at the well-known New York City steakhouse, 4 Charles. Dart sweetened the celebration by surprising Ayers with flowers and arranging for a private chef to prepare a meal for her the night before her birthday. The evening concluded with the couple watching a film adaptation of “Wuthering Heights.”
During her emotional reflection, Ayers expressed gratitude for the rapid transformation in her life over the last year. “I just felt so overwhelmed and started sobbing yesterday because I was reflecting on how much has changed and how much I’ve learned about myself,” she said. “It turned into grateful and happy tears. I was just so happy with where I am right now, and I have a really good feeling about this year.”
Ayers also revisited her budding relationship with Dart in a TikTok from January, recounting their first date and a subsequent Broadway show. Their romance captured public attention when they were spotted together at a Halloween party, igniting dating speculation. Throughout November, details of their relationship surfaced, including a visit to a Giants game, where Ayers was photographed with Dart’s mother, further indicating their blossoming romance.
Their relationship flourished further in December, leading to a memorable trip to Salt Lake City, where they explored the locale and even visited East High School, the iconic filming location for “High School Musical.” During this time, Ayers officially confirmed she was dating Dart on her social media.
The couple made their first public appearance together on February 5, 2026, at the NFL Honors event in San Francisco, coinciding with the excitement of Super Bowl LX. Ayers and Dart’s partnership has been met with interest, and their mutual support for one another’s careers has emerged as a central theme in their relationship.
Dart, in a conversation with PEOPLE magazine at a recent event, spoke fondly of Ayers, affirming her positive influence on his life. “She’s been amazing. I mean, I can’t say enough good things about her,” he noted, reflecting on the swift progression of their relationship. He highlighted the bond they have formed, praising how they encourage each other in their respective pursuits, with Dart establishing himself as a rising star in the NFL while Ayers continues to thrive as a lifestyle influencer.
This acknowledgment of mutual support showcases the couple’s commitment to not only their personal development but also their shared journey as they navigate their careers together. As Ayers begins her 23rd year, her outlook remains optimistically forward-thinking, with high hopes for what lies ahead.