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. One scene calls for her to kiss co-star Matthew Daddario, a moment that sparked debate and criticism among sports figures on social media.
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. "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."
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Ayesha Curry and Stephen Curry attend the 2026 ESPY Awards at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on July 15, 2026, in New York City. (Taylor Hill/Getty Images)
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Curry responded to a video clip of the kissing scene on X, writing last week: "It’s not even real you guys are annoying."
Steph, a four-time NBA champion, has publicly supported his wife’s decision to take on the starring role. 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.
"I’m not superstitious at all. But my husband, Stephen, he definitely is," Curry said when asked about her character's inspiration. "He has his pregame things that he does, and everything has to [fit]. The nap is at a certain time, and yeah."
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and wife Ayesha Curry (right) during the 2022 NBA All-Star Saturday Night at Rocket Mortgage Field House on Feb. 19, 2022. (Kyle Terada/USA TODAY Sports)
She added: "To an extent, yes. So I drew some inspiration for my character from him," she responded when Al Roker said that Steph is a superstitious fellow.
In the film, Curry’s character believes the odds are stacked against her after a string of relationships she considers unsuccessful. Her outlook changes when she reconnects with her former high school sweetheart, played by Daddario.
Ayesha Curry poses for a photo during the Workday Golden Bear Pro-Am during the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio on June 1, 2022. (Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK)
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Curry said she was drawn to the film’s holiday backdrop and the opportunity to bring her character, Chelsey, to life.
"It’s an honor to be part of Second Chance Holiday alongside such a talented cast and crew," Curry said in a statement released in July. "There’s something truly magical about holiday rom-coms. They invite you into these charming, cozy worlds where anything feels possible. Chelsey is such a fun, heartfelt character that I fell in love with while bringing her to life. I hope audiences fall in love with her too and enjoy Second Chance Holiday this holiday season."
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