Ayesha Curry says husband Steph Curry's NBA pregame habits inspired her movie character, responds to backlash
Ayesha Curry, a restaurateur, actress and wife of NBA superstar Stephen Curry, has found herself at the center of the conversation surrounding her role in the newly released film "Second Chance Holiday." Curry stars in the Roku original film.
Key points
- In the film, Curry’s character believes the odds are stacked against her after a string of relationships she considers unsuccessful.
- Curry said she was drawn to the film’s holiday backdrop and the opportunity to bring her character, Chelsey, to life.
- But my husband, Stephen, he definitely is," Curry said when asked about her character's inspiration.
During a recent sit-down on NBC’s "TODAY," Ayesha suggested that her real-life husband played at least some role in shaping her character for the screen.
Additional details
- So I drew some inspiration for my character from him," she responded when Al Roker said that Steph is a superstitious fellow.
- Former NFL running back LeSean McCoy reacted to the on-camera moment saying, "This is crazy," McCoy also questioned Curry’s motivation, suggesting she was seeking more attention.
- The nap is at a certain time, and yeah." STEVE KERR HINTS AT UPCOMING 'EXPIRATION DATE' AFTER EMOTIONAL MOMENT WITH STEPHEN CURRY, DRAYMOND GREEN She added: "To an extent, yes.
- Chelsey is such a fun, heartfelt character that I fell in love with while bringing her to life.
- "I’ve seen a while ago where she keeps saying how she wants more attention, and how girls throw themselves at him and she still just wants to feel like she’s wanted… now you want us to see kissing a dude?… This is crazy." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.
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