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Ayesha Curry

Famous As
Actress, author, television personality
Birth Name
Ayesha Disa Alexander
Birth Date
March 23, 1989
Birth Place
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Famous As
Actress, author, television personality
Popular for
As host of her own show "Ayesha's Homemade" (a.k.a. 'Ayesha's Home Kitchen') on Food Network
Birth Name
Ayesha Disa Alexander
Birth Date
March 23, 1989
Birth Place
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Height
5' 8"
Nationality
Canadian
Education
  • Graduated from Weddington High School
Father
John Alexander
Mother
Carol Alexander
Brother
Jaz, Chad
Sister
Maria, Janiece
Spouse
Stephen Curry (NBA player, since 30-Jul-11)
Son
Canon W. Jack Curry (b. 2018)
Daughter
Riley Elizabeth Curry (b. 2012), Ryan Carson Curry (b. 2015)

Ayesha Curry emerged as a prominent lifestyle entrepreneur and media personality, building a multifaceted career that extends far beyond her initial public recognition as the wife of NBA superstar Stephen Curry. Born Ayesha Disa Alexander on March 23, 1989, in Markham, Ontario, Canada, she was raised in a multicultural household with a Jamaican father, John Alexander, and a Chinese-Jamaican mother, Carol Alexander. Her family relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina, when she was a teenager, where she later met her future husband. The couple began dating in their teens and married on July 30, 2011, going on to have four children together.

Her professional journey began with aspirations in acting, leading her to move to Los Angeles. She landed minor roles, including a part in Danika, and made guest appearances on television shows such as Hannah Montana and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. However, her true passion for food and home life soon took center stage. She launched a food blog and YouTube channel, which captured the attention of the Food Network. This led to her breakthrough role as the host of her own cooking show, Ayesha's Homemade (also known as Ayesha's Home Kitchen), which premiered in 2016 and established her as a relatable culinary voice.

Capitalizing on her growing influence, Ayesha Curry authored two cookbooks, The Seasoned Life and The Full Plate, and became a frequent guest on daytime talk shows. She expanded her business ventures significantly by founding Sweet July, a lifestyle brand and magazine focused on empowering women and celebrating BIPOC creators. In the culinary space, she co-founded the International Smoke restaurant concept with chef Michael Mina and later launched a homestyle chicken concept called Homemade. Demonstrating her business acumen, she also co-founded Domaine Curry, a premium wine brand.

Beyond her entrepreneurial pursuits, Curry is an active philanthropist, often working alongside her husband through the Stephen and Ayesha Curry Family Foundation, which focuses on education, nutrition, and youth sports. She has become a defining figure in modern lifestyle branding, successfully transitioning from a television host to a CEO and author, all while maintaining a public persona centered on family, faith, and flavorful food.