Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry posted an Instagram video defending his wife, Ayesha, after sports podcasters criticized her acting role and on-screen kiss in the Roku romantic comedy Second Chance Holiday.
“I’ve been hearing a lot of noise, and usually the noise doesn’t bother me, doesn’t bother Ayesha,” Curry said in the video. “But this one, in particular, when you’re trying to step on the accomplishments of my wife.”
Steph Curry calls out Nick Young, Gilbert Arenas, and everyone else talking about Ayesha Curry, telling them to keep his wife’s name out of their mouths 😳 “Kind of speaks to a bigger conversation on how you view women in this world and what they’re allowed and what they’re not… pic.twitter.com/OzHluxC6rI
The controversy began when Arenas and Young discussed the film on the We Said What We Said podcast, focusing on a kissing scene between Ayesha and co-star Matthew Daddario. Arenas referred to Ayesha as a family blemish because she does not act like traditional sports superstars’ wives according to Page Six.
In the film, Ayesha plays Chelsey, a dating expert determined to break a personal holiday dating curse, following past appearances in television and film productions such as Hannah Montana, Ballers, Irish Wish, and Joy to the World.
Podcasters Issue Public Apologies
Following Curry’s video message, the commentators issued apologies.
“I’m sorry, Steph,” Young said during the podcast segment. “You my dawg. I love you. If I said anything, I apologize like a man.”
Arenas also addressed the response, maintaining that his original comments were meant to highlight Curry’s clean public image rather than deliver a personal attack.
“I’m sorry if he’s offended,” Arenas said on the podcast. “I didn’t mean it like that. I was just saying he’s such a perfect dude.”
Acho similarly addressed the backlash on The Speakeasy podcast noted Cassius Life.
“Steph, I’m sorry for not just offending you but potentially offending your wife,” Acho said on the show. “I’m sorry for how it may have made you feel.”
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It's not even real 🤣 you guys are annoying.
Stephen Curry calls out everyone talking about his wife. He’s done with the disrespect. pic.twitter.com/GQEwSD3d2N
Gilbert Arenas and Nick Young apologize to Steph and Ayesha Curry. pic.twitter.com/emzTma1VGJ
Gilbert Arenas responds to Steph Curry, saying Steph is perfect, but the only blemish on his family’s reputation is the things Ayesha Curry has said and done. “I’m sorry if he’s offended.” (Via @GilsArenaShow / h/t @SnapshotKyle ) pic.twitter.com/jIaAhCQfAZ
