“Don’t Even Like That Word” – When $20 Million Worth Hollywood Star Couldn’t Resist MLB Icon Derek Jeter’s Charm in 1999

The shortstop Derek Jeter has been a favorite of many, ever since he started playing. He’s been famous among the media, New York Yankees fans, and also among the ladies. The man had his name linked to multiple women before he started dating his now-wife, supermodel Hannah Davis.

If all rumors are to be believed, the shortstop’s dating history is quite long. He’s been famous in the baseball world and also, in Hollywood. Jeter in the Big Apple has heard praises and also, boos when he or his team didn’t play as expected by the fans.

In 1999, when Jeter gave an interview to Vault of Sports Illustrated, many big names also left some comments about him. Those big names included the Hollywood star, Kim Basinger. 

What did Basinger say about Derek Jeter?

The shortstop Derek Jeter’s charm was not easy to resist and could easily sway others. The $20 million worth of “Never say never again” actress Kim Basinger is just one of them.

“He’s a hunk, and I don’t even like that word. Women like guys who have a big presence but sort of play it down. It’s very appealing,” said Kim. The actress could not resist the charm spread by the alleged ladies’ man, Derek Jeter.

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Over the years, there have been stories and many names that came up linked to Jeter. Many were true, and many are still rumored to this day. All because Jeter always wanted to keep his personal life separate from what he used to do on the field. He knew how much the media gets involved and can affect a person. Therefore, to this day, he still prefers to keep his life private. 

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The shortstop has achieved so much over the twenty years of his career with the New York Yankees. He was and still is loved by all. The days of him being an alleged playboy got over the day he proposed to his then-girlfriend Hannah Davis, and she said yes. They got married in 2016, and are parents to three beautiful daughters.