Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry took to social media on Wednesday to address criticism of the acting role his wife, Ayesha, has in “Second Chance Holiday”.
Arenas and Young Question Ayesha’s Role
Former NBA players Nick Young, who won a championship ring with Curry in 2017-18, and Gilbert Arenas reacted to the topic of Ayesha’s kissing scene on the “We Said What We Said” podcast on Saturday.
“The only blemish in the family is the wife in the sense because she doesn’t act like the other superstars’ wives. [Michael] Jordan’s wife, Cookie [Johnson], that’s Magic’s [Johnson’s] wife, Savannah [James], right, where we don’t want to hear you,” Arenas said on the podcast. “She hasn’t been the American wife that the public knows.”
Arenas went further, saying they “want” Ayesha’s kissing scene to be a problem because “Steph is so innocent.”
Curry Hits Back
Curry responded directly to the comments, naming Arenas, Young and Emmanuel Acho in his post.
“I’ve been hearing a lot of noise and usually the noise doesn’t bother me, doesn’t bother Ayesha but, this one in particular when you try to step on the accomplishments of my wife and you know, obviously, leading podcast tapings and topics, giving opinions on somebody else’s wife,” Curry said. “Nick, Gil, Emmanuel [Acho] and anybody else who feels the need to want to have to jump in and give an opinion on something you really don’t know about.
“Something that 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 allowed to do, even the ignorance behind how acting works, obviously I tried to laugh this off but something needs to be said.”
Ayesha has an acting background that includes appearances in several films, such as “Irish Wish” and “Joy to the World”, as well as the television series “Hannah Montana” early in her career.
Curry also addressed the attention the controversy had generated.
“Anytime Ayesha Curry shows up in your headline, I’d kindly suggest you just give the happy hands, the congratulations and maybe the apology as loud as you lead your shows with this topic,” Curry said. “Appreciate the free pub.”
Apologies Follow
Shortly after Curry addressed their comments, Young and Arenas apologised on “Gil’s Arena”.
“I’m sorry Steph. You my dog, I love you. If I say anything, I apologize like a man,” Young said.
“I’m sorry if he’s offended. I didn’t mean it like that. I was just saying he’s such a perfect dude,” Arenas said.
“Second Chance Holiday” premiered on the Roku Channel on Thursday.