Stephen Curry attacks treatment of women after former players criticize wife Ayesha’s movie kiss

Stephen Curry has defended his wife, Ayesha, after former professional athletes criticised her role in a romantic comedy that includes an on-screen kiss. He said the remarks belittled her professional achievements and reflected unfair expectations of women.

Ayesha Curry stars opposite Matthew Daddario in her first leading film role, in *Second Chance Holiday*, which premiered on the Roku Channel on 5 November. Former NBA players Gilbert Arenas and Nick Young, and former NFL players Emmanuel Acho and LeSean McCoy, questioned the scene or her decision to take part; Arenas called her the “only blemish” on the Curry family. Stephen Curry suggested the commentators should apologise and encouraged viewers to watch the film.