If there’s one thing celebrity couples out in California know better than anyone, it’s that the internet never forgets. And for Steph Curry’s wife, Ayesha Curry, that reality has followed her for years. But now, she’s finally setting the record straight and owning up to how her past comments came across.
During a recent appearance on the IMO podcast hosted by Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson, Ayesha got candid about something fans have debated for a long time. Sitting beside her husband, Stephen Curry, she admitted that suggesting athletes weren’t her “type” was, in her own words, “very disrespectful” and “rude.” That’s a pretty big shift from how the narrative has lived online.
According to BlackSportsOnline, Ayesha explained that her comments were never really about dismissing California NBA star Steph Curry. Instead, they came from her own insecurities back when they were teenagers. “I had very textbook, maybe, misconceptions” of athletes, she shared, reflecting on her high school mindset as a self-described “theater nerd.” At the time, she believed guys like Steph were in a completely different league socially. And honestly, it sounds less like rejection and more like self-doubt.
“People for some reason think I’ve said in the past that he wasn’t my type,” she clarified. “But what I was saying was that I didn’t think I was his type because this was Mr. Cool.” That line alone says a lot. Before Steph Curry became a global basketball icon, he was already “Mr. Cool” in her eyes, and she didn’t think she stood a chance.
California NBA Star Steph Curry’s Wife Ayesha Apologizes for Past Comments Regarding Their Marriage
“So I kind of sold myself short in thinking there’s no way, he must just like me as a friend,” she added. That context changes everything. What once sounded like a snub now reads more like a classic case of underestimating yourself around someone you actually like. And just to be crystal clear, Ayesha didn’t hold back when addressing Steph directly. “But did I think you were cute? Absolutely.” She even acknowledged that the way her earlier comments were framed publicly didn’t sit right with her in hindsight, calling it “very disrespectful on my part.”
Of course, this isn’t the first time her words about their relationship have sparked conversation. Back in 2020, during an appearance on Red Table Talk with Jada Pinkett Smith, Ayesha admitted she sometimes felt she received “zero” male attention compared to her superstar husband. “I have nothing,” she said at the time, opening up about insecurity and the imbalance of public attention in their marriage.
Time to Move on?
That moment went viral and, let’s be real, the internet ran with it. Critics questioned everything from her confidence to their relationship dynamic. Ever since, those comments have been tied to the “not my type” narrative, creating a storyline that painted Ayesha as dismissive or even ungrateful. But her latest comments feel like an attempt to close that chapter.
Interestingly, Steph didn’t jump in to defend or correct anything during the podcast. Instead, he let Ayesha speak, as the two laughed and reflected on how their friendship eventually turned into something more. It’s a dynamic that feels pretty on-brand for them. Over the years, they’ve built a reputation as one of the more grounded celebrity couples, often sharing glimpses of their family life and supporting each other’s careers. And speaking of growth, Ayesha has definitely carved out her own lane. From her lifestyle brand Sweet July to her success as a cookbook author, she’s long stepped out of the “NBA wife” box people tried to put her in.
What makes this whole situation interesting isn’t just the apology. It’s the reminder of how quickly public perception can take on a life of its own. A few comments, stripped of context, turned into years of assumptions about their relationship. Now, hearing it directly from Ayesha, it feels a lot more human. Less about disrespect and more about insecurity, growth, and figuring things out in the public eye. And if anything, her honesty might be the most relatable part of all.
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