Netflix’s “Untold: The Fall of Favre” doesn’t just tarnish a legend’s image — it elevates the voice of Jenn Sterger, a woman whose courage decades later transforms her from a sideline figure into a powerful symbol of accountability in sports.
For fans used to seeing Brett Favre through the lens of glory — three-time MVP, Hall of Famer, and a gridiron warrior — the latest installment in Netflix’s Untold series offers a jarring detour. It’s not about touchdowns or comebacks. It’s about what happens when fame shields someone from consequences, and how one woman’s story reveals the cracks in that protection.
Jenn Sterger’s story is more than a scandal — it’s a lesson in resilience and reclamation
Almost 15 years after the world learned of the uncomfortable and uncomfortabley mishandled sexting scandal involving Favre, Jenn Sterger is back — and this time, she’s not just explaining what happened. She’s showing how it affected her life. The emotional weight she carries is palpable in the trailer for Untold: The Fall of Favre, but so is her strength.
“Brett Favre ultimately destroyed my life,” Sterger says plainly in the clip. It’s a heavy line, but one delivered with the clarity of someone who's spent years turning pain into purpose. As the former New York Jets in-stadium host recounts the 2008 season, we aren’t just watching a rehash of old allegations — we’re witnessing a powerful reckoning.
The documentary doesn’t just expose Favre — it shines a light on Sterger’s courage and humanity
The moments in the trailer are haunting in their mundanity: a text asking for her number, ignored; a flood of messages and voicemails, unwelcome and persistent; an alleged voicemail saying, “Would love to have you come over tonight.” Sterger’s reaction isn’t just captured — it’s examined. “When someone shows you who they are,” she says, “believe them.”
These aren’t just lines in a script. They’re echoes of a time when Sterger was scrutinized by the public, while Favre’s image remained largely untarnished. She became the subject of victim-blaming, and her professional life suffered. Now, with the weight of time on her side, Sterger is reclaiming the narrative — not with anger, but with resolve.
Behind the hero worship: how Sterger’s story exposes the cost of protecting legends
“Untold: The Fall of Favre” isn’t just about a football star’s fall from grace. It’s about the systems that let him stay on top. As director Rebecca Gitlitz puts it, the film asks us to consider “if success should be a shield for harmful behavior.” For years, Favre’s fame protected him. For years, Sterger paid the price.
And now, with Favre also facing public scrutiny for his role in a Mississippi welfare scandal — a controversy that eerily parallels the timing of the sexting revelations — the film draws a line through it all. A line that leads straight to accountability. Sterger even chimed in on social media last year, noting the timing of when these inappropriate texts suddenly became part of the conversation again. “I don’t wish bad things on anyone, but I know Karma never forgets an address,” she wrote.
This is the moment Sterger transforms from a scandal figure to a symbol of strength
For a long time, Jenn Sterger’s identity was tied to what happened to her. Now, thanks to Untold, her identity is what she’s done with that experience. This isn’t just a sports documentary moment — it’s a cultural one. It’s about women in sports media, about power dynamics, and about how long it takes for the world to listen.
Sterger’s presence in the film isn't just about exposure — it's about empowerment. She doesn't just recount the events; she reflects on the humanity of everyone involved, including herself. There's no room for cheap shots or sensationalism here. It's honest, and that's what makes it hit so hard.
Like a true superhero origin story, this one is grounded in real-world courage and growth
Comic fans know that not every hero wears a cape. Some fight battles that aren’t visible on the big screen — and Jenn Sterger is one of those heroes. Her story in Untold: The Fall of Favre may not have the explosions of a Fast & Furious, or the cosmic stakes of the Avengers, but it carries a different kind of power. The power of truth, resilience, and standing tall when the world wants you to shrink.
As Sterger steps back into the spotlight, she’s not chasing fame. She’s seeking something far more impactful: justice, understanding, and a place in the conversation about what real accountability looks like — especially when it involves our so-called heroes.
And for that, she deserves more than a mention. She deserves to be recognized.