Bill Belichick's children 'hope' his relationship with 24-year-old Jordon Hudson is a 'good choice' for the UNC football coach, a source tells PEOPLE exclusively.

Belichick, 73, and Hudson, 24, immediately captured headlines when they went public with their relationship last year. Their 49-year age gap is notable, clearly, but this is hardly the first time a prominent public figure has dated someone decades younger. So why is this particular May-December relationship captivating the country?