The internet can be a great place. It contains all the knowledge you could ask for, and is a great place for funny memes to send to friends and coworkers.
Since people can find a way to put whatever they want online, it also leads to a wealth of misinformation. Facebook used to be a place to connect with friends and send flirty pokes at crushes. Now, it is mainly used for its marketplace, but it is also a breeding ground for misinformation that goes viral. Even in the comments, people will claim it’s a fake story, while others vehemently defend it as real, with no credible source of information beyond the post.
The latest victim of one of these viral misinformation posts was NFL Hall of Famer Peyton Manning. Luckily, his story was a positive one, and not any sort of scandal. A post on Facebook claimed that he and his family had secretly adopted a daughter named Lily. The post also claims that, although she had been kept secret, “Lily” is now 18 and “ready to step into the world,” whatever that means.
Here is what we know about the claim that Manning has adopted a daughter.
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Did Peyton Manning adopt a little girl named Lily?
A post on Facebook claims that Manning adopted a third child — “The Daughter No One Knew About” — but it is not true. Here is the post in full:
Ten years ago, a devastating natural disaster left a young girl orphaned, her family taken by the tragedy. She had no home, no relatives to turn to, and her future seemed uncertain. That’s when Peyton and Ashley Manning stepped in.”
Without seeking recognition or publicity, they made a life-changing decision—they adopted her as their own.
Raising her away from the media spotlight, they provided her with love, stability, and every opportunity to thrive. Now, at 18, she is ready to step into the world with the same strength and kindness instilled in her by the Mannings.
Though the world never knew, those closest to the family have seen firsthand the incredible bond they share. Peyton Manning is known for his leadership on the field—but this might be his greatest victory yet.
This story has gone viral on TikTok and Facebook since it was originally posted March 19, 2025, despite no evidence the Mannings adopted a daughter. Peyton and his wife Ashley have only two kids together.
Does Peyton Manning have kids?
Yes. Manning and his wife Ashley have two children. They had twins, Marshall and Mosley, on March 31, 2011.
Who is Peyton Manning’s real daughter?
Manning’s real daughter is named Mosley. She was born, along with her twin brother Marshall, on March 31, 2011.
Is Peyton Manning married?
Yes! Manning married his wife Ashley on St. Patrick’s Day in 2001. The two met the summer before Manning’s freshman year at Tennessee.
The couple founded the PeyBack Foundation in 1999, which helps provide at-risk children with “leadership and growth opportunities.” They are also both heavily involved with projects at the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent.
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Peyton Manning family tree
Ashley Manning
Ashley Manning is a graduate of the University of Virginia. She met Peyton through a friend of her parents the summer before he went off to Tennessee.
The couple got married on March 17, 2001 in Memphis, Tennessee. They live in Denver, Colorado. Ashley is a big sports fan, and in 2012 applied to be a minority owner of the Grizzlies.
Marshall Manning
Marshall Williams Manning was born on March 31, 2011. Peyton notably coached Marshall’s flag football team when he was younger.
Philly last night.
Buffalo today.Peyton Manning and his son Marshall are doing a tour of the #NFLPlayoffs. pic.twitter.com/m4FPkS366L
— NFL (@NFL) January 22, 2023
Mosley Manning
Mosley Thompson Manning was born with her twin brother on March 31, 2011. While she doesn’t play football, Mosley plays softball, volleyball and tennis.
