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La La Anthony: New York Spotlight Damaged Marriage
31 Oct
Summary
- La La Anthony linked New York's intense spotlight to marriage's demise.
- The couple became a pop-culture pairing, like Beckham and Victoria.
- They divorced in 2021 after citing irreconcilable differences.
La La Anthony has shared that the intense public scrutiny in New York City contributed significantly to the breakdown of her marriage to NBA star Carmelo Anthony. The couple relocated to New York in February 2011, a move that placed them under a formidable media microscope.
Reflecting on this period, La La admitted that the "relentless spotlight" was a major factor in complicating their relationship. She stated that this time, which began when they moved to New York, was "kind of the start of the demise of the marriage."
During their time in New York, Carmelo and La La Anthony were viewed as a prominent pop-culture couple, often compared to David and Victoria Beckham. They also co-produced documentary films and La La starred in her own reality series.
La La expressed her ambition to avoid being solely defined as a "basketball wife" and aimed to build her own entertainment career. However, balancing her growing acting roles with Carmelo's NBA superstardom in the New York tabloids proved challenging for their relationship.
The couple, who married in 2010, officially divorced in 2021, citing irreconcilable differences. They have maintained a united front for their son, Kiyan, and La La has recently discussed the complexities of dating within the entertainment industry.
