Ayesha Curry
Ayesha Curry is a Canadian actress, celebrity chef and entrepreneur. She started her acting career at 12 years old in a music video, which lead to several TV roles through the 2000s. She’s best known for being a celebrity chef, which began with her Youtube channel Little Lights of Mine in 2014. This led to her own Food Network show Ayesha’s Homemade, as well as several cookbooks. She has also expanded into branded food products, such as an olive oil that donates proceeds to food-related charities. She is also known for her long-term relationship with NBA star Steph Curry, who she met when she moved to Charlotte from Toronto, Canada at age 14. They married in 2011 and have two daughters together.
Ayesha initially gained fame as an actress, making guest appearances on several television shows such as “Hannah Montana,” “Whittaker Bay,” and “Good Luck Charlie.” She transitioned into the culinary world, hosting cooking shows like “Ayesha’s Homemade,” later rebranded as “Ayesha’s Home Kitchen,” and “Family Food Fight.” Her cookbook, “The Seasoned Life,” also became a New York Times bestseller.
Ayesha’s career has been marked by an array of high-profile collaborations. She worked with her husband, NBA star Stephen Curry, in various philanthropic endeavors, including their “Eat. Learn. Play.” foundation. She teamed up with chef Michael Mina in opening International Smoke, a chain of barbecue restaurants. She’s also collaborated with high-profile individuals like Michelle Obama, as part of the “Let’s Move” campaign, and Rachael Ray on the television show “Rachael Ray’s Kids Cook-Off.” Furthermore, she’s had interactive segments with Ellen DeGeneres, appeared on “The Great American Baking Show” with Spice Adams, and been a guest on Jada Pinkett Smith‘s “Red Table Talk.” Ayesha has also made appearances alongside notable names like Tyra Banks, Guy Fieri, Chrissy Teigen, and Tia Mowry.
Ayesha’s hard work and talent haven’t gone unnoticed. Her cookbook, “The Seasoned Life,” gained considerable attention and became a New York Times bestseller. Her culinary skills and charming on-screen presence earned her Daytime Emmy nominations for “Ayesha’s Homemade.” She was also named a spokesperson for CoverGirl, becoming the first spokesperson for the cosmetics brand who is not an actress or singer.