A Complete History of Stephen and Ayesha Curry's Relationship Timeline
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When you think of love—real love—Steph and Ayesha Curry are, like, the textbook definition of it. The power couple met when they were teens in the 2000s, and they started out as friends until a random LA run-in prompted them to take their relationship to the next level. Since then, Steph and Ayesha have been going strong and building their massive empire as they got married, had kids, received NBA honors, started uber-successful businesses, and gave back to charity. And, yes, the Currys have even served as inspiration behind hit songs (see: "Be Careful" by Cardi B, "0 To 100" by Drake, you know the vibes).
If you're wondering just how far these two go back, let's go back to the beginning of their adorable relationship and manifest the same kind of love for ourselves. 🕯️🕯️🕯️
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Circa 2003
Steph and Ayesha met for the first time when they were *literal babies* at 14 and 15.
"We were just kids," Ayesha told People. "He was the cute boy at church that all of the girls were obsessed with, so I made a generalization that maybe he wasn't for me."
"I don't remember the exact first day I saw her," Stephen added, joking, "There was no wind blowing in her face with a backlight."
2008
Fast forward five years, when Ayesha moved to LA to pursue an acting and modeling career. She ran into Steph—who was in town for the ESPYs and took home the award for Breakout Athlete—and reconnected with him. "I didn't know what the ESPYs were," Ayesha told People. She also dished that she had a "no athletes" policy when it came to dating. "My parents found this paper from my high school theater class where you had to write down what you wanted in a significant other," she said. "At the bottom, it said, 'No athletes because they're arrogant.'"
The couple also went on their first date later that year. During a 2019 interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Ayesha opened up about their experience. "I picked him up in my '98 Astro van," she said. "He had on 3XL shorts, so that's a sign of the times. It was our first official date."
The date in question? Madame Tussauds wax musuem. "Listen, we were 18 and 19, so if that, like, clarifies anything. And we got chai tea lattes," Ayesha explained.
2010
In July 2010, Steph proposed to Ayesha in the sweetest way. "The plan was to act like we were going to a family cookout," Steph told Parents in 2016. "So we pulled up to the house and I stopped in the middle of the driveway, got down on my knee and went into my spiel. Little did I know the whole family was looking out the window."
Per BET, Ayesha dished about the core memory to the Charlotte Observer. "He asked me if I knew where we were standing. It was the spot where we had our first kiss," she said. "He pulled me close and started saying all these sweet things and then dropped down on one knee. I was in a state of shock."
2011
Nearly a year after their engagement, the couple officially tied the knot and became Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Curry with a stunning wedding in Charlotte, North Carolina.
2012
Steph and Ayesha welcomed their first child, Riley Elizabeth, in July 2012. 🥹
2015
Three years later, their family grew with the addition of another baby, Ryan Carson. "I'm wayyyyy up I feel Blessed! God is Great," Stephen captioned a sweet Instagram post featuring Ayesha, Riley, and Ryan.
2017
Ayesha showed off a shirtless pic of Steph on Insta, writing, "Candid and all mine. Thank you, Lord. Appreciate what God blesses you with, ladies."
She also referenced Selena Gomez's "Hands to Myself" in her caption, and TBH, she was incredibly real for that. In 2017, the couple also celebrated their 6-year wedding anniversary and shared some sweet posts.
"Happy 6th wedding anniversary, my love!" she wrote. "I don't know where the time has gone. It definitely feels like just yesterday, except we have two babies and lack of sleep to show for it! Not to mention a ton of bomb memories. I love you so darn much that there's not much I can say here because it won't nearly amount to how I feel."
Stephen also called Ayesha his "everything" and wrote, "My woman, my life!" These two!!! 🥰
2018
Steph and Ayesha welcomed their third child and first baby boy, Canon W. Jack Curry, in July 2018. "On this journey, on this quest... protect me... I’m bless!" Steph wrote alongside a sweet pic.
2019
The Currys celebrated eight years of marriage with more Insta tributes.
"This is us eight years married in, loving each other for 11, and we somehow still find reasons and things that we love about each other every day," she wrote. "Each day with you is the ultimate blessing. Getting to do life with you is an infinite sea of bliss. Through our ups and downs, we only become stronger, and that is the ultimate key."
Stephen also shared a boomerang of the couple clinking glasses in celebration. "Growing strong through all the ups and downs. Life is all about perspective, and my perspective is clear! That @ayeshacurry … that's my baby right there... " he captioned the post.
2020
Another day, another thirst trap. In 2020, Steph shared some spicy pics of his wifey during a romantic getaway. "Vacation vibes with my one and only 😍 like dat!" he captioned the shot.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ayesha opened up about quarantining with Steph and how they help each other in their workout routines. "We've kind of been each other's [workout] accountability partners during this time," she told People NOW. "It's been really fun to watch myself keep up with him."
2021
In 2021, the Currys attended their first Met Gala together:
Aaand they also celebrated 10 years of marriage by renewing their vows with a beautiful and intimate backyard ceremony.
"A couple of weeks ago @stephencurry30 surprised me with the most beautiful vow renewal ceremony," Ayesha shared on Instagram. "He even picked out my dress for me and had it waiting." Their three children, Riley, Ryan, and Canon, also had roles in the ceremony—I'm not crying, you are!!!
"Our big girl, Riley, officiated and Ryan and Canon walked me through the grass of our backyard. It's everything I've always dreamed of but didn't know could be possible in this way," she wrote. "A moment I will never forget. I love you @stephencurry30."
2022
2022 was a big year for the couple as they launched their own Max game show About Last Night, the Golden Gate Warriors won the NBA Finals, and Steph graduated college with a degree in Sociology. Sooo, there was a lot to celebrate between the power couple.
"Proud is truly an understatement. The ultimate man of his word right here! I’ve never seen someone set goals and attack them head on the way he does. He is simply unmatched because he is one of a kind. I love you @stephencurry30 YOU DID IT!" Ayesha wrote on Instagram.
The couple also appeared on the cover of Town & Country in support of their nonprofit organization, the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation. "Our mission to help end childhood hunger, ensuring students have access to a quality education and providing safe places for all children to be active is only just beginning," they wrote in a joint Instagram post.
In December, Steph was honored with the Sports Illustrated 2022 Sportsperson of the Year award, and he stepped out in style with Ayesha on the red carpet.
2023
Steph and Ayesha celebrated 12 (!!!) years of marriage with a romantic trip to Italy. "12 years of being married to my best friend and love of my life. 15 years of dates and making memories. So much more to go," Ayesha wrote on Instagram. "I love this man so much!!! Feeling blessed beyond measure."
Steph also showed love for his wife with his own Insta shoutout, writing, "My Woman. I Love you more than you know. I’m thankful for every experience we have shared together. The highs, the lows, the ways life has brought us closer together through it all. God continues to bless us. You have brought me so much joy and happiness from day 1."
2024
In March, Ayesha revealed she and Stephen were expecting their fourth baby (!!!) while posing for the cover of her magazine, Sweet July, in a gorgeous image that showcased her cradling her baby bump.
In an essay for the outlet, Ayesha also shared that this would be the couple's last baby: "For so many years, Stephen and I thought we were done. We said, 'Three, that’s it, we’re not doing this again.' And then, last year, we looked at each other and agreed we wanted to do this again. For me, the decision came from always finding myself looking around and feeling like somebody was missing. I would load up the car and think, 'Oh, I forgot something.' But nobody was forgotten. It started to turn my brain a little bit."
Oh, and later that month, the celeb also made an appearance on Watch What Happens Live and recalled the first meal she ever made for Steph after the basketballer's father "randomly" gave her a Southern seasoning that inspired her: "I made some chicken with that and some rice and asparagus."
These two>>>
Aaaand that's everything till right now! We'll dribble some new updates to ya as these two keep providing relationship inspo for the rest of us. 🏀🥰
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