Bunnie Xo Spills All: Inside Her Life With Jelly Roll

The Unlikely Beginnings

When Bunnie Xo, born Alyssa DeFord, first met Jelly Roll at a concert in 2015, it wasn’t love at first sight. She candidly shares in her 2026 memoir, Stripped Down, that Jelly Roll, whose real name is Bradley DeFord, wasn't initially her type. Despite that, something about him left an impression, sparking a journey that would make them one of country music's most talked-about couples.

In the early days, their dynamic was far from conventional. Bunnie reminisces about taking Jelly Roll's calls while she still had “boy toys” around, highlighting the intriguing blend of friendship and potential that defined their early relationship. Those initial chats often revolved around Jelly Roll's daughter, offering a glimpse of the deep conversations that would eventually anchor their connection.

“He’d call and I’d have one of my boy toys lying in bed naked next to me,” she recalled. “I’d get up to take the call in the other room, and he’d ask me questions about his daughter.”

Sex Life and Weight Loss

Bunnie and Jelly Roll’s relationship has been anything but ordinary, as she opens up about their sex life in her memoir. "We always had a sex life, but there were mountains and valleys," she remarked in a February 2026 interview with Us Weekly, reflecting on the challenges and triumphs they've faced. Jelly Roll's significant weight loss – over 200 pounds since 2024 – brought newfound agility and happiness, reshaping their intimacy.

Even at his heaviest, Jelly Roll was no slouch in the bedroom. Bunnie fondly describes him as an "agile, big guy," with athleticism hidden beneath his "meat suit." She believes that shedding the extra weight allowed him to become the person she always knew he could be, bringing a fresh sense of joy to their marriage.

Marriage Dynamics

The couple's marriage is built on honesty and autonomy, as Bunnie reveals in her book. Initially skeptical of monogamy, they embraced a philosophy of "free will." Bunnie explains, "We aren’t each other’s possessions and consider our relationship to be free, not open." This mindset means they give each other the world sexually, but lying is a deal-breaker.

She describes a relationship filled with freedom and trust, navigating the complex emotions of love and partnership without the constraints of traditional monogamy. It's a dynamic that works for them, fostering a unique bond that's both modern and deeply personal.

On the Path to Parenthood

While Jelly Roll is already a father to two children, he and Bunnie are on their own journey to expand their family. They've been candid about their in vitro fertilization (IVF) efforts, sharing insights on Bunnie's podcast, "Dumb Blonde." In August 2025, Bunnie expressed her desire to complete her life with motherhood and gardening, embracing what she calls her "baby mama [and] gardening era."

The couple's openness about IVF highlights their commitment and excitement about the possibility of welcoming a child together, marking yet another chapter in their ever-evolving story.