Megan Schutt Partner: Jess Holyoake
Megan Schutt is a famous Australian bowler known as ‘Shooter,’who has shown her skills for Royal Challengers Bangalore Women in the Women’s Premier League 2023.
Megan Schutt was born on January 15, 1993, in Adelaide, South Australia. Megan Schutt is the daughter of Brian Schutt and Sue Schutt. Megan has two siblings: an elder sister named Natalie Schutt and a younger brother named Warren. Schutt started her cricketing journey at the age of 11.
Megan Schutt Girlfriend:
Megan Schutt is a lesbian and is a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in Australia. Megan announced her marriage to Jess Holyoake on the same day that same-sex marriage was legalized in Australia in 2019.
The couple met at the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane. Schutt shared how they first met each other and their subsequent journey to becoming a couple.
Before tying the knot in 2019, both Megan Schutt and Jess Holyoake were in a long-term relationship. Holyoake used to work as a co-relation manager at a cricket club in Australia.
The couple welcomed their baby in 2021. On August 17, Megan Schutt shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, announcing that she had become a mother. Their daughter’s name is Rylee Louise Schutt, and she was born via emergency C-section after a complex procedure.
Megan Schutt has been staunch advocate against homophobia in sports. Megan expressed her disappointment with Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and former pacer James Pattinson when they were heard making homophobic slurs on the field. Megan stressed the need to educate society to eradicate such language and promote inclusivity in sports.
Megan Schutt continues to inspire many both on and off the field as a vocal supporter of LGBTQ+ rights.