Ayesha Curry addressed the long-running narrative around her relationship with Stephen Curry . She is bringing clarity to comments that have followed them for years. Speaking openly on a recent podcast, she revisited a moment that, in her view, was misunderstood in the public perception.



Of course, Ayesha did not avoid the topic. She explained how early perceptions and self-doubt influenced her words. The moment offered a clearer look at how their story began and how it evolved into one of the most stable partnerships in sports.



Ayesha Curry issues an apology to husband Stephen Curry over 'disrespectful' remark



Ayesha Curry addressed the idea that Stephen was never her “type,” a claim that gained traction over the years. She made it clear that the intention behind the statement was not as it was perceived. “I feel like this is something that gets misconstrued publicly,” she said, before turning to her husband. “It's not that you didn't have game, I was 14 years old — I was not allowed to talk to boys!”



She continued with a direct acknowledgment. “But did I think you were cute? Absolutely,” Ayesha told Steph, admitting that her prior comment was "very disrespectful" and "rude."






Her explanation traced back to her teenage mindset. “I had very textbook, maybe, misconceptions [of athletes],” she said, pointing to stereotypes shaped by movies and school culture. ‘I was a theater nerd, so I think I was protecting my peace.’ Over time, that perspective shifted. What she once framed as preference was rooted in insecurity. ‘People for some reason think I've said in the past that he wasn't my type, but what I was saying was that I didn't think I was his type because this was Mr. Cool, and so I kind of sold myself short in thinking there's no way, he must just like me as a friend,’ she explained.



Stephen, in his own way, kept showing up. “Those were the days,” he said, recalling how he would visit her home to spend time with her family.



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Years later, their relationship rests on a steady foundation built through communication and shared effort. Stephen has often spoken about what keeps their bond strong. “It sounds kind of cheesy, but it's really a foundation,” he told PEOPLE in February. “We built that over time, where you can say whatever is on your mind and it doesn’t come off as a personal attack or anything.”



In the recent podcast, Steph said, “I’ve learned from Ayesha what true ambition and passion really looks like on a daily basis. And that’s not just career-wise, that’s for your family. She lives everyday with her full self, and I know it’s scary and vulnerable at times because you want to kind of protect yourself, and she puts herself out there.”



He added, “ I’m a little bit more reserved in that respect. I can get there on the court and, like, have those moments, but on a daily basis, I’m a little bit more kind of even-keeled, and I wish had that instinct.”



Regardless, the duo is still one of the NBA’s power couples, and their relationship is going stronger than ever.