Ayesha Curry got her own first taste of widespread online criticism (for reasons still unknown) on Sunday (Dec. 6). After expressing her preference to dress more modestly, the wife of NBA MVP Stephen Curry became a Twitter trending topic. While supporters cheered her on for her message, naysayers slammed the Mrs. Curry for allegedly “slut-shaming.” As the conversation continued to make waves online, her husband’s thoughts on the matter teetered between confused and entertained.
CSN reporter Rosalyn Gold-Onwude caught up with the Warriors guard, and got his opinion on the matter. Curry shared that he was taken aback by the negative reactions, noting that Twitter is usually a forum for people to express ideas. While noting that his wife has her own following and is surely a role model to some, Curry also admitted to getting a kick out of the memes that ensued.
Peep Stephen Curry’s full commentary on Ayesha Curry’s Twitter firestorm below:
Spoke w/ Steph Curry about Ayesha’s tweets. Said he was surprised ppl took offense to it. He thought Twitter was for expressing opinions.
— Rosalyn Gold-Onwude (@ROSGO21) December 7, 2015
Steph Curry said all Ayesha did was express her style preference. It was not a judgement.
— Rosalyn Gold-Onwude (@ROSGO21) December 7, 2015
Steph Curry told me he (& his teammates) did have a laugh at some of the memes circulating…
— Rosalyn Gold-Onwude (@ROSGO21) December 7, 2015
Steph Curry told me he’s proud of Ayesha “bc she stayed upbeat through the attention. She didn’t let the negativity in”.
— Rosalyn Gold-Onwude (@ROSGO21) December 7, 2015
Steph Curry said he’s pretty sure some ppl look up to his wife Ayesha bc of what she stands for, how she carries herself & her priorities.
— Rosalyn Gold-Onwude (@ROSGO21) December 7, 2015
Steph’s also proud of Ayesha bc “she has her own following. Ppl care about what she says. You have to be true to self & she’s best at that.”
— Rosalyn Gold-Onwude (@ROSGO21) December 7, 2015