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Steph Curry Slams Podcasters Over Ayesha's Film
12 Nov
Summary
- Stephen Curry defended his wife, Ayesha, against podcast criticism.
- He felt hosts were diminishing her acting accomplishments.
- Curry noted a double standard compared to other actresses.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry took to Instagram to address criticism directed at his wife, Ayesha Curry, concerning a kissing scene in her film 'Second Chance Holiday.' Curry specifically called out podcast hosts, including Gilbert Arenas and Nick Young, who had spoken about Ayesha's role in the romantic comedy, which debuted on The Roku Channel on November 5.
Curry expressed that while he and Ayesha usually don't let such noise bother them, this instance crossed a line. He felt the hosts were undermining his wife's achievements and using her life for podcast fodder. The NBA star connected this to broader societal views on what women are permitted to do. He stated that the apology for their comments should be as significant as the shows that amplified the topic.
Journalist Jemele Hill also commented on the situation, drawing parallels to other actresses like Hailee Steinfeld, who starred in a film with an intimate scene involving Michael B. Jordan, yet faced no similar outrage. Hill suggested the backlash against Ayesha was rooted in misogyny. Ayesha herself had previously addressed the criticism, clarifying the scene was not real and calling the critics annoying.
