AREQUIPA, Peru – Basketball legend Michael Jordan fell in love with Yvette Prieto in a Miami nightclub in 2007. The Cuban model, with her elegance and confidence, immediately caught the attention of the American athlete.
Prieto was no stranger to the world of entertainment and had already been in a relationship with Julio Iglesia Jr., another well-known celebrity. However, with Jordan, what began as a crush in a club ended in a prenuptial agreement and a lavish wedding.
In less than two years, Jordan and Prieto settled into a 500-square-meter mansion, symbolizing their stability and commitment. The house represented luxury and comfortand it was the place where they began to build their life together.
Despite the media attention at exclusive events and outings, the couple chose to keep their relationship as private as possible.
Yvette, a business graduate and model, was already a successful woman with her own ambitions and a strong personality that she balanced with Jordan’s competitive nature. In her, a woman 15 years younger, the six-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls found a peace he had not had in a long time.
The relationship, which seemed serious from the start, contrasted with Jordan’s previous painful divorce, and Yvette proved to be a loyal and discreet companion.
At Christmas 2011, Michael Jordan decided to take a major step in their romance. During an intimate dinner, in a festive and family atmosphere, Jordan got down on one knee and proposed to her in a sincere and emotional way. Yvette accepted without hesitation, sealing a commitment that had already been forged in their life together.
However, before any official announcement was made, the two agreed to a prenuptial agreement. It stipulated that Yvette would receive one million dollars for each year of marriagewhich would rise to $5 million a year if they made it past the decade. The deal reflected Jordan’s pragmatic approach, especially after her costly previous divorce.
Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto’s engagement was kept a secret until early 2012, when the news was leaked to the press. As preparations moved forward quietly, the couple finally tied the knot on April 27, 2013.
The ceremony, held at the majestic Bethesda-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Palm Beach, was a lavish and exclusive affair. Decorated with hundreds of white roses and lilies, the church hosted 500 guests, including close friends Tiger Woods and Spike Lee.
The bride, dressed in an elegant lace gown designed by J’Aton Couture, walked down the aisle where the groom was waiting for her in an impeccable black suit. After the wedding, the celebration continued at the exclusive Bear’s Club in Jupiter, Florida, where more than 1,500 guests enjoyed a lavish party.
With an approximate cost The $10 million reception included a seven-tiered cake, fireworks, and performances by internationally renowned artists, marking a contrast to Jordan’s more low-key first marriage. Just a couple of years after the nuptials, in 2014, the couple welcomed twin girls, whom they named Victoria and Ysabel.
According to InfobaeIn 2023, Michael Jordan became the first athlete on the list of the richest people in the United States, with a net worth estimated at over $3 billion.
