Meet Michael Jordan’s glamorous Cuban wife, Yvette Prieto: the former Alexander Wang model dated Enrique Iglesias’ brother Julio Iglesias Jr, and met the ex NBA star at a nightclub
- Jordan has been enjoying some down time with his wife Prieto of late: the couple were spotted enjoying a romantic holiday in Ibiza over the weekend
- The pair married in 2013 in front of the likes of Tiger Woods, Usher and Robin Thicke, and have been going strong ever since - so what do we know about the 45-year-old who stole the NBA star's heart?
Michael Jordan has been enjoying some down time with his model wife Yvette Prieto lately.
Yvette Prieto was born in Cuba. Photo: Getty Images
As reported by British media, the couple was spotted enjoying a romantic holiday in Ibiza over the weekend. The billionaire, who owns various yachts, has been married to Prieto since 2013.
Here's what we know about her:
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What did Yvette Prieto do for a living?
Yvette Prieto at the 11th annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational gala in 2011. Photo: Getty Images
According to People, Cuban-born Prieto, 45, used to work as a model for brands including Alexander Wang. Per the source, her family moved to Miami when she was young.
How did Michael Jordan meet Yvette Prieto?
Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto met at a nightclub in 2008. Photo: Getty Images
Per People, the couple-to-be met at a nightclub back in 2008, and moved in together just a year later. They tied the knot in a lavish, star-studded wedding in 2013, with guests including Tiger Woods, and performers Usher and Robin Thicke at the reception.
How many children does Michael Jordan have with Yvette Prieto?
NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan and his wife Yvette Prieto share twin daughters. Photo: Getty Images
The couple share two children together, Victoria and Ysabel Jordan. They welcomed the identical twins on February 9, 2014, notes People.
Jordan, 61, also has three children with his first wife, Juanita Vanoy, adds the source.
Who did Yvette Prieto date before Michael Jordan?
Model Yvette Prieto and Michael Jordan at an event in Las Vegas together in 2015. Photo: FilmMagic
Before finding love with the former NBA star, Prieto was in another high-profile relationship. Per People, she dated Julio Iglesias Jr., the son of Spanish singer Julio Iglesias and brother of Enrique Iglesias.
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