Mollie McClure: Where is Amy Bradley’s Ex-Girlfriend Now?

When news of Amy Bradley’s disappearance from the cruise ship reached her hometown in Virginia, it sent shockwaves through her close circle. Among those most deeply affected was Mollie McClure, Amy’s former girlfriend, who had been in a relationship with her just months before the incident. The sudden loss felt unreal and left Mollie devastated. In Netflix’s ‘Amy Bradley is Missing,’ she opened up about their relationship, sharing how meaningful the relationship had been and how difficult it was to process such a loss. She also reflected on the long emotional aftermath and how she has tried to carry that grief over the years.

Mollie McClure Got a Letter From Amy Before the Latter Went on the Cruise

Mollie McClure first crossed paths with Amy Bradley when they were both just teenagers trying out for their high school basketball team. Mollie was naturally quiet and reserved, but she was instantly drawn to Amy’s magnetic presence. The latter’s energy, confidence, and the flair she brought to even the most routine of plays. They became close friends through high school, but drifted apart as they headed to separate colleges. It was during this time apart that both women began to better understand their own identities and sexuality. Years later, after graduation, they reconnected one evening at a bar. What started as a night of catching up turned into something deeper, and soon after, they began dating. Mollie recalled those years fondly and described them as some of her happiest, with no doubt in her mind that she had fallen deeply in love with Amy.

In late 1997, however, Amy admitted that she had kissed someone else. Though she was honest and remorseful and emphasized that the experience had only made her realize how much she loved Mollie, it left the latter heartbroken. She asked for time and space to process it. A few weeks before Amy’s fateful cruise, in February 1998, she gave Mollie a heartfelt message in a bottle. In it, she used the metaphor of being like sand that melts into the sea. Amy had been hoping for reconciliation, but Mollie was still unsure. Looking back, she wonders if things might have been different had she told Amy to skip the cruise and come to her instead. While some might interpret the note as a cry for help, Mollie is adamant that Amy was not suicidal. She believes the message simply reflected Amy’s emotional intensity and way with words.

Mollie McClure is Expressing Herself as a Woodworker and Photographer Today

Mollie McClure has held onto the message in a bottle that Amy gave her. It is a deeply cherished keepsake that is a powerful symbol of their love and the bond they once shared. In the years since Amy’s disappearance, Mollie has continued to honor her memory while living a life rooted in creativity, advocacy, and sports. A proud graduate of the University of Richmond from the Class of 1996, she pursued her passion for basketball early on, serving as Assistant Basketball Coach at both the University of Kentucky Athletics from 1996 to 1998 and The College of William & Mary Athletics from 1999 to 2000. Eventually, Mollie shifted her focus to creative pursuits.

She now works as a professional woodworker, designing and building custom furniture that reflects her artistic sensibility. In 2002, she launched McClure Photography LLC, combining her love for sports and storytelling and has continued with it. Through her lens, she collaborates with collegiate programs such as Cal Women’s Basketball and showcases her visual projects on platforms like Vimeo under McClureImages. Beyond her professional work, Mollie is committed to giving back. She actively volunteers as a photographer for organizations like the Bay Area Women’s Sports Initiative (BAWSI) and the Special Olympics, using her talents to uplift and support others. She is also a vocal LGBTQ+ ally, regularly supporting the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and standing up for equal rights and visibility.

Now based in Mebane, North Carolina, Mollie lives a quiet yet impactful life, surrounded by creativity, purpose, and a strong sense of community. Though Amy’s absence is a lasting void, she continues to carry her memory with strength and love, keeping it alive through the work she does and the life she leads.

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