Ayesha Curry says husband Steph Curry's NBA pregame habits inspired her movie character, responds to backlash
Ayesha Curry said on the "Today" show that Steph Curry's pregame superstitions shaped her character in the Roku film "Second Chance Holiday," and responded to criticism of her role, including an on-screen kiss, from former NBA players such as Gilbert Arenas and Nick Young on their podcasts. Stephen Curry publicly criticized those comments, including Arenas calling Ayesha the "only blemish" on the Curry family, and Yahoo Sports reports he called them "ignorant" in an Instagram statement, while The Guardian reports he also condemned double standards in the treatment of women.
Written by CRAYON from the outlets' reports below.Fox News leads with Ayesha Curry's own "Today" show interview, focusing on how Steph Curry's pregame superstitions shaped her character in the Roku film "Second Chance Holiday," and mentions the backlash only in its headline. Yahoo Sports and CBS Sports center the story on Steph Curry's response to former NBA players, with Yahoo naming Nick Young and Gilbert Arenas and CBS describing the criticism as coming from "the ex-NBA player podcast circuit" and specifying that it concerned an on-screen kiss. The Guardian US frames Curry's response as a broader statement on the treatment of women and double standards, and it alone quotes Arenas calling Ayesha the "only blemish" on the Curry family and says Curry accused the critics of diminishing her accomplishments.
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Ayesha Curry says husband Steph Curry's NBA pregame habits inspired her movie character, responds to backlash
Ayesha Curry revealed on the "Today" show how Steph Curry's pregame superstitions shaped her character in the Roku film "Second Chance Holiday."
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Steph Curry goes off on former NBA players for criticizing Ayesha Curry
Stephen Curry is calling out former NBA players Nick Young, Gilbert Arenas and others after comments about his wife, Ayesha.
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Steph Curry calls out Gilbert Arenas, Nick Young for ‘ignorant’ comments about wife Ayesha
The Warriors star made his feelings clear after Gilbert Arenas and Nick Young discussed his family.
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Steph Curry had fiery response to Gilbert Arenas’ comments on Ayesha Curry
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry took to Instagram to make a statement for Gilbert Arenas and Nick Young following their recents comments.
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Steph Curry calls out podcasters being weird about his wife Ayesha
"Obviously, I tried to laugh this one off, but something needs to be said."
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Stephen Curry attacks treatment of women after former players criticize wife Ayesha’s movie kiss
Warriors star defends wife over romantic comedy role Arenas called Ayesha ‘only blemish’ on Curry family Four-time NBA champion condemns double standards Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has criticized several ex-professional athletes for questioning his wife Ayesha’s decision to appear in a romantic comedy featuring an on-screen kiss, accusing them of diminishing her accomplishments and perpetuating double standards about women. The four-time NBA champion posted a 90-second video on Ins
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Stephen Curry fires back at Gilbert Arenas, other podcasters for criticizing his wife Ayesha's on-screen kiss
Ayesha Curry's acting performance has drawn plenty of attention on the ex-NBA player podcast circuit
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Warriors star Steph Curry claps back at weird podcast criticism of wife Ayesha Curry
Stephen Curry had a response on social media for odd comments from sports podcasters directed at his wife Ayesha Curry ahead of the release of her first starring role in a feature film.
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Stephen Curry calls out Gilbert Arenas, Nick Young and others for criticism of wife Ayesha's new movie
Gilbert Arenas and Nick Young were talking about Ayesha Curry's new movie, "Second Chance Holiday" on a recent podcast.
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Steph Curry Slams Ex-NBA Players Over ‘Ignorant’ Comments About Wife Ayesha
NBA champion and Golden State Warriors star player Steph Curry recently called out fellow basketball players on Instagram over their […]
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"So Much for ‘Brotherhood'": Stephen Curry’s Mother Sonya Slams Gilbert Arenas After Warriors Star Calls Him Out Over Disrespecting Ayesha
Amid Stephen Curry’s brave act, members from the Curry den have also joined the party. His mother, Sonya Curry, joined the backlash after the superstar publicly called out Gilbert Arenas and other podcasters over their remarks about Ayesha’s acting career.
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Stephen Curry calls out podcasters for insulting wife Ayesha Curry
The Baby-Faced Assassin strikes again. On Wednesday, Golden State Warriors All-Star guard Stephen Curry called out several podcasters, including Emmanuel Acho, Gilbert Arenas, and Nick Young, for their misogynistic commentary about his wife, Ayesha Curry. Ayesha Curry co-stars in Second Chance Holiday, a Roku Original romantic comedy, and as is a prerequisite to starring in a…
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"I Apologize Like a Man": Nick Young Responds to Stephen Curry Callout as Gilbert Arenas Finally Backs Down Over Ayesha Curry
The internet chatter surrounding Ayesha Curry’s leading role in the Roku Channel original rom-com Second Chance Holiday has snowballed into a massive sports-media flashpoint. Following the film’s November 5, 2026 release, her on-screen kissing scene with co-star Matthew Daddario was debated on podcasts, putting Ayesha under a harsh microscope as Stephen Curry’s wife.
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What Gilbert Arenas and Nick Young did after Stephen Curry called them out for disrespecting Ayesha
Stephen Curry showed he’s had enough in terms of comments about his wife, specifically calling out Gilbert Arenas and Nick Young for their comments. The NBA world was shocked on Wednesday after the usually calm and relaxed Stephen Curry shared a video of himself forcefully making a point.
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Stephen Curry issues rare public response to critics, defends wife Ayesha amid acting-role backlash
A kissing scene in Ayesha Curry's film "Second Chance Holiday" sparked backlash from Gilbert Arenas and Nick Young before Stephen Curry fired back.
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Nick Young, Gilbert Arenas apologize after Warriors’ Stephen Curry puts them on blast for disrespecting his wife Ayesha
After two former NBA players, Nick Young and Gilbert Arenas, made comments about Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry’s wife, Ayesha, they apologized to the four-time champion. The two almost immediately apologized , as they happened to be filming a live episode of Gil’s Arena after Curry posted his response to their comments. “This is exactly […] The post Nick Young, Gilbert Arenas apologize after Warriors’ Stephen Curry puts them on blast for disrespecting his wife Ayesha appeared first on
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Ex-NBA player Gilbert Arenas responds to Steph Curry, stands by calling wife Ayesha a family 'blemish'
Gilbert Arenas offered a conditional apology on his podcast after Steph Curry posted a video defending Ayesha Curry against critical comments.
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