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Ayesha Curry says husband Steph Curry’s NBA pregame habits inspired her movie character, responds to backlash
Ayesha Curry says her husband, NBA star Stephen Curry, inspired parts of her character in the new film *Second Chance Holiday*. She drew on his superstitious pregame routines, while a scene in which she kisses co-star Matthew Daddario prompted criticism from some sports figures online.
Former NFL player LeSean McCoy criticised the scene and questioned Curry’s motives; she replied on X that it was not real. The film casts her as Chelsey, whose outlook changes when she reconnects with a former high school sweetheart. Stephen Curry, a four-time NBA champion, has publicly supported his wife’s acting role.
In short
- Ayesha Curry drew on Steph Curry’s pregame habits for her film character.
- A kissing scene with co-star Matthew Daddario drew online criticism.
- Curry replied that the on-screen kiss was not real.
Explained simply
Stephen Curry is a prominent American basketball player who has won four NBA championships. His wife, Ayesha Curry, is an actor and entrepreneur, and her latest film role draws on aspects of their life together.
In Second Chance Holiday, Ayesha plays Chelsey, who reconnects with a former school sweetheart. The story also involves a kiss between Chelsey and a co-star, a fictional scene that has prompted discussion online.
The film brings together entertainment and sport because Stephen Curry is a highly visible athlete whose personal life attracts public attention. Knowing that context helps explain why details of Ayesha’s role have drawn interest beyond the film itself.
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