‘Selling Sunset’ Emma Hernan’s Little-Known Connection With Julian Edelman

“Selling Sunset” star Emma Hernan has a secret connection to former NFL stud Julian Edelman … she played matchmaker and is now his daughter’s godmother!!!

Emma’s the one who introduced Julian to Swedish model Ella Rose, and now that the two have a kid together, Emma’s got a very important role in their lives.

Julian and Ella’s daughter, Lily Rose, just celebrated her 5th birthday … and Emma was there, of course, because she’s the godmother.

The connection is 10 years in the making … because it was about a decade ago when Emma and Ella met at an after-party for the Oscars before becoming roommates.

In fact, Emma introduced Ella to Julian — she knew him because she has family ties to Boston and Julian, of course, played for the New England Patriots — the rest is history.

Our sources say when Ella became pregnant with Julian’s child, it was only natural for her to pick Emma as the godmother … they were best friends after all.

Emma’s super hands-on … she was even in the delivery room with Ella when Lily was born — she had her hand on Ella’s leg during the birth.