Ayesha Curry admits she and Stephen Curry nearly lost their balance trying to do it all

Time of India

22-07-2025

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Ayesha Curry
recently provided an honest and heartfelt insight into their marriage at the Create & Cultivate Festival. This well-known conference, aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs and creatives, served as the perfect backdrop for Ayesha to promote her skincare brand, Sweet July Skin, while also sharing personal stories during a panel discussion.
Stephen Curry
and Ayesha Curry learned that doing it all alone nearly cost them their balance
During the panel, Ayesha was open about the struggles she and Stephen encountered in their well-known marriage. She shared that there was a period when they both believed they needed to handle everything: careers, family, and personal aspirations on their own. 'There was a time when both of us were trying to do it all by ourselves... You quickly realize, no, you're stronger and better together,' Ayesha shared, as reported in a press release from the Create & Cultivate Festival.
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This confession resonated deeply. For a couple who's always under the spotlight—Stephen excelling in the NBA with the Golden State Warriors and Ayesha developing her brand—it's understandable to think they feel the need to manage everything by themselves. However, Ayesha pointed out that this mentality almost derailed them. Their strength lies in their partnership, 'We often use each other as a sounding board, and that communicative part of teamwork has been the most impactful for us,' she added.
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Parenting four kids while managing careers has challenged Ayesha Curry and Stephen Curry
Ayesha and Stephen's tale kicked off long before they became famous. They met as teenagers at a church youth group in Charlotte, North Carolina, with Ayesha at 14 and Stephen at 15. Their friendship evolved over the years, and in 2008, they reconnected when Stephen was in Los Angeles for the ESPYs. That connection turned into a romance, leading to their wedding on July 30, 2011. Now, more than a decade later, they're happily raising four children: Riley, Ryan, Canon, and their newest family member, Caius, born in 2024.
Their path hasn't been smooth sailing. Balancing Stephen's NBA career with Ayesha's flourishing empire which includes cookbooks, TV shows, and now Sweet July Skin could easily put a strain on any relationship. With four kids in the mix, it's a guaranteed recipe for chaos. However, Ayesha's comments at the festival illustrated a couple that knows how to rely on each other.
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Her recognition that they nearly lost their balance trying to manage everything by themselves wasn't a weakness—it was evidence of their progress. By prioritizing teamwork over self-reliance, they've forged a marriage that's as resilient as it is uplifting.
FAQs
When did Ayesha Curry and Stephen Curry first meet?
They met as teenagers at a church youth group in Charlotte, North Carolina.
How many children do Ayesha Curry and Stephen Curry have?
They have four children: Riley, Ryan, Canon, and Caius.
How does Ayesha handle the pressure of raising four kids?
She openly admits it's chaotic but says teamwork with Stephen helps manage it.
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