Ayesha Curry is a well-known personality in the entertainment industry. She is an actress, cookbook writer, and cooking show host who holds dual Canadian and American citizenship. She rose to prominence as the spouse of NBA player Stephen Curry.
Early Life & Family
Ayesha Curry, originally named Ayesha Alexander, was born on March 23, 1989, in Markham, Ontario, Canada to parents Carol and John. Her mother’s ancestry includes Afro-Jamaican and Chinese-Jamaican roots, while her father’s side is of African-American and Polish descent.
At the age of 14, she relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina with her family, where she attended Weddington High School. Her four siblings, Maria, Janiece, Jaz, and Chad, also made the move. After completing high school, Curry pursued her dream of acting by moving to Los Angeles, California.
Ayesha Curry’s Career
In 2008, Ayesha Curry embarked on her professional acting journey, making appearances in various projects such as the TV movie “Dan’s Detour of Life,” the romantic comedy film “Love for Sale” released directly to DVD, and episodes of the TV shows “10 Items or Less” and “Whittaker Bay.”
In 2009, Curry made a special appearance on the popular Disney Channel show “Hannah Montana.” The next year, she also had a brief role on the same network’s series “Good Luck Charlie.”
She has also lent her voice to characters in animated movies such as “The Little Ghost” and “Charming,” and played a live-action role in the fantasy romantic comedy “Irish Wish” on Netflix.
Curry’s journey as a culinary figure began with her blog Little Lights of Mine, which later evolved into a successful YouTube channel. Despite lacking formal training as a chef, she quickly gained a following through her diverse cooking tutorials on the platform.
As a result, she began hosting her own program on the Food Network in 2016, initially titled “Ayesha’s Homemade” and later changed to “Ayesha’s Home Kitchen” for its second and last season in 2017.
In the same year, Ayesha Curry and former NFL player Anthony Adams were co-hosts for the third season of the cooking competition show “The Great American Baking Show.” Unfortunately, only two episodes were broadcast before the show was canceled due to sexual assault allegations against Judge Johnny Iuzzini.
After a break from television, Curry made a comeback in 2019 by hosting and judging the American adaptation of the Australian cooking competition show “Family Food Fight.”
Aside from her work in the food industry, Curry also took on a role as a representative for the cosmetics company CoverGirl in 2017.
Additionally, in 2020, she introduced her own brand, Sweet July, which encompasses a magazine, product collection, and physical store. Furthermore, Curry founded Sweet July Productions, a company focused on creating television and film projects.
Personal Life
In 2011, Ayesha Curry and NBA star Stephen Curry from the Golden State Warriors tied the knot. They had originally crossed paths as teenagers in a church youth group in Charlotte, but only began a romantic relationship several years later. They now share the joy of being parents to two daughters, Riley and Ryan, and a son named Canon.
Net Worth
Ayesha Curry is a multi-talented individual with a net worth of $50 million, known for her roles as a TV cooking personality, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and actress. She first gained recognition through her YouTube channel, Little Lights of Mine, where she showcased her cooking skills in 2014.
This success launched her into the world of culinary arts. Curry has also made appearances in movies and TV shows and even had her own show on the Food Network. She later went on to host popular cooking competitions such as “The Great American Baking Show” and “Family Food Fight.”
