Who Is Michael Jordan?s Wife, Yvette Prieto?

NBA legend Michael Jordan fell in love with the game of basketball at a very young age. His love for its competitiveness helped him cement himself as one of the greatest athletes ever. Off the court, Jordan found someone to love in 2008 when he met his would-be-wife Yvette Prieto, after his divorce from Juanita Vanoy in 2006.

Who is Michael Jordan’s current wife?

Michael Jordan’s wife, Yvette Prieto, was born in Cuba in March 1978 and was raised in Miami. She went to college to study business management and worked as a manager at various firms before becoming a model. Prieto has worked with popular designers such as Alexander Wang.

Prieto also made an appearance in the documentary Cuba: An Island Apart. Before dating the six-time NBA champion, Yvette dated Julio Iglesias Jr., who is the older brother of the famous singer Enrique Iglesias.

How did Michael Jordan meet his wife, Yvette Prieto?

In 2008, Yvette Prieto and Michael Jordan happened to cross paths at a Miami nightclub. The two started dating following the interaction. At the Chicago Bulls legend’s ‘Genuine Food and Drink’ event in Miami, the couple reportedly made their first public appearance. The date was unfortunately cut short when Jordan was barraged by fans requesting his autograph.

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Then the two moved in together in Miami in 2009. While on holiday in Monaco over the Christmas period in 2011, Jordan proposed to Yvette. The cost of the engagement ring Jordan presented her was estimated to be a seven-figure amount!

Yvette Prieto and Michael Jordan?s lavish wedding

Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto tied the knot on April 27, 2013, at Bethesda-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Palm Beach, Florida. According to a report from Parade, the cost of the wedding was approximately $10 million.

Around 300 guests attended their wedding, including some of the biggest celebrities in the world, such as Tiger Woods, Scottie Pippen, Patrick Ewing, and Spike Lee, who graced the couple’s special day. Further, artists Robin Thicke and Usher both performed at the star-studded reception.

Do Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto have any children?

Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto announced they were expecting a child seven months after their wedding. As per reports, the couple welcomed twin girls Victoria and Ysabel Jordan on February 9, 2014. Despite the stardom of the five-time NBA MVP, his daughters rarely make any public appearances. There are very few images of the twins shared online.

Who was Michael Jordan’s first wife?

Before marrying Yvette Prieto, Michael Jordan was married to Juanita Vanoy. When the former couple first met each other at a restaurant, Vanoy was reportedly working as a loan officer looking to earn an associate degree. Jordan and Juanita tied the knot in 1989. The ex-couple has three children together, Jeffrey, Marcus, and Jasmine Jordan.

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Their eldest son, Jeffrey Jordan, was born before their marriage in 1988. According to reports, the Hall of Famer had his reservations and was initially “noncommittal” when his ex-wife was pregnant.

How much did the divorce cost the basketball star?

After 13 years of marriage, Michael Jordan and Juanita Vanoy filed for divorce in 2002. Even though the two reconciled shortly thereafter, they filed once again later. On December 29, 2006, Jordan and Vanoy were granted a final decree of dissolution of marriage.

The six-time Finals MVP is one of the richest athletes ever. The star reportedly paid a divorce settlement, a mix of property and assets, worth $168 million. At the time, it was the largest celebrity settlement ever.