Ayesha Curry has become one of the most successful and influential NBA wives. Ayesha has not let her superstar husband Stephen Curry?s success stop her from achieving her own goals and dreams. The 4-time NBA Champion?s wife started her career after the birth of her oldest daughter Riley, and she has never looked back. At 34 years old, Ayesha Curry has become a successful entrepreneur, chef, actress, and author. She also started her restaurant, International Smoke in 2016, partnering with renowned chef Michael Mina.
In 2020, Ayesha opened a branch of her Michelin Star restaurant in Las Vegas. 3 years before the grand opening of her restaurant, the millionaire admitted to lying about Steph Curry not attending an event due to ?Mac and Cheese?.
Ayesha Curry admits to lying about Steph?s absence
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In the 2017 episode of The Ball Girl Magic Podcast hosted by Ros Gold-Onwude and Yvonne Orji, Ayesha Curry revealed how she tried to emulate a comedian during a charity event. Ayesha went on stage during the event and talked about the time the entire Golden State Warriors team went on a trip to Las Vegas after winning a championship. Steph, however, missed the event. So, the NBA superstar?s wife jokingly said, ?He stayed home because of the Mac & Cheese.? Although she was joking at the time, everyone took Ayesha?s words seriously.
Ayesha admitted on the podcast that she was lying about Steph?s absence and was trying to do what comedians do on stage, ?I bricked.? The hosts were shocked after Ayesha?s revelation. As the 2-time New York Times Best Selling author believed she could not do good comedy, the hosts appreciated her acting skills. Even though Ayesha could not make it as a comedian, that did not stop her from finding success in several other domains.
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Ayesha Curry?s multi-million-dollar empire
Ayesha had access to all the resources in the world because of her husband?s superstar status. She could have chosen to stay at home and live a luxurious life. Instead, she decided to get her hands dirty and build her own empire. Ayesha started her blog and YouTube Channel after the birth of her oldest daughter and grew the business when people started to find interest in her content.
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She moved on to opening multiple businesses, including a cookware line, a restaurant, and several others. She is now a proud owner of a Michelin Star restaurant, International Smoke. Ayesha Curry broke the stigma surrounding an NBA player?s girlfriend or wife. With hard work and perseverance, she built her multi-million dollar empire and has become an inspiration for young women everywhere.
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