Already recognizable from her prominent role in the hit A&E reality series ‘Duck Dynasty,’ 17-year-old Sadie Robertson has since become an even bigger star during her fan-pleasing stint on ‘Dancing with the Stars.’
She spoke about her latest venture and the unusual life she leads as part of the Robertson clan in a recent Boston Herald interview. Given her family’s penchant for firearms, the interviewer wondered if the “tough men” looking out for her intimidate potential suitors.
“Every time you bring a boyfriend over,” Sadie explained, “Papaw Phil says, ‘Hey, nice to meet you.’ Then he says, ‘Keep it in your pants, brother.’ It’s so awkward.”
The teen is currently dating 18-year-old Blake Coward. So far, she said, there have been limited interactions between the young man and her protective grandfather.
“My boyfriend lives in Alabama,” she said, “so Papaw Phil has only met him a couple of times.”
During their first meeting, Sadie noted that “the only thing he had to say to Blake all day was, ‘You hurt her, I’ll hurt you. I’m watching you like a hawk and I’ll break your legs if you do anything to her.’”
Coward, she said, took the pointed advice in stride and promised to abide by his rules. As for the rest of the family, Sadie said her boyfriend of 10 months is already fitting in nicely.
“Basically, we’re best friends,” she said. “He’s a great guy who really has a heart searching for God. He’s not perfect but he strives to be; and that’s all I can ask for. He’s really good at being kind.”
Within the scope of the interview, Sadie also touched on her brother’s recent engagement and the role her father plays in selecting her wardrobe for the ABC competition series.
“That annoys me when people say they’re ‘daddy-approved,’ she said. It’s not that it’s a rule, it’s just out of respect — not just for my dad, but God.”