Ayesha Curry Clarifies Early Insecurities About Stephen

Ayesha Curry addressed longstanding misconceptions about her early feelings toward her husband, NBA star Stephen Curry, during a recent appearance on the "IMO" podcast hosted by Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson. The 37-year-old clarified that comments she made as a teenager about avoiding athletes stemmed from her own insecurities, not a lack of attraction to Curry, whom she first met at age 14 in a Charlotte church youth group.

In the March 25 episode, Curry explained that she had developed a "no athletes" rule during high school, influenced by stereotypes from movies and teen dramas. "I was a theater nerd, so I think I was protecting my peace," she said, describing herself as intimidated by Curry's status as a standout athlete and self-described "Mr. Cool." She emphasized that while she found him attractive, she doubted he would be interested in her. "People for some reason think that in the past I've said that he wasn't my type, but what I was saying was, I didn't think I was his type," Curry stated. "I kind of sold myself short in thinking there's no way. He must just like me as a friend."

Curry acknowledged the original remarks as "very disrespectful on my part," prompting...