Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry and his wife, entrepreneur Ayesha Curry, stand as a global inspiration for their enduring love and strong family values. However, their relationship has not been immune to public scrutiny and online trolling. Amidst this, Stephen recently revisited the charming and humble beginnings of their romance, revealing what truly drew him to Ayesha when they first met.
The Refreshing First Encounter: "She Didn't Know What I Did"
Recalling their initial meeting as adults in a 2020 interview with PEOPLE, Stephen Curry painted a picture of a refreshingly normal start. The encounter happened when Stephen was in town for the ESPY Awards, while Ayesha was focused on her college life. As Stephen's fame in the NBA began to rise, he found Ayesha's lack of awareness about his career incredibly appealing.
"She really didn’t know what I did at the time," Stephen revealed, adding with a smile, "It was pretty refreshing." Ayesha confirmed this, noting, "I didn’t know what the ESPYs were..." Her disconnection from the glamorous sports world provided a genuine foundation for their connection.
In a humorous twist of fate, Ayesha shared an old high school theater class assignment where she had to list desired traits in a partner. "At the bottom, it said, 'No athletes, because they’re arrogant,'" she admitted. Despite this early decree, love had other plans. The couple began dating and eventually tied the knot in 2011 in an intimate wedding ceremony surrounded by family and close friends.
Building a Family Amidst Controversy and Trolling
Over a decade later, Stephen and Ayesha Curry have built a beautiful life together, raising their four children. Despite their public image as a strong unit, they have frequently faced online trolling, often targeted at Ayesha for her candid remarks about their personal life.
The criticism intensified a few months ago after Ayesha's appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast. She made headlines with her frank admissions about their early years. "No. I didn’t want kids. I didn’t want to get married," she stated. "I thought I was going to be a 'career girl,' and that’s it."
She further explained that after their marriage, "we found out we were pregnant with our daughters so quickly, I didn’t even have time to think about what I wanted anymore..." These comments sparked outrage among some fans, leading to a fresh wave of online trolling directed at the couple.
Silence as a Shield: Navigating Public Scrutiny
In the face of this backlash, both Stephen and Ayesha Curry have chosen to remain silent, neither publicly addressing nor defending the controversial podcast statements. This stance of maintaining privacy on personal matters has been their consistent approach while continuing to present a united front.
Their story, from a chance meeting where fame was irrelevant to becoming one of sports' most celebrated families, continues to resonate with millions. It underscores a journey of love that blossomed against the odds, weathered public opinion, and remains focused on their core commitment to each other and their children.
