Behind every successful man is a woman, a saying that never gets old and is completely valid. Michael Jordan has had immense success ever since retirement and things got even better during the 2010s. He would go on to buy the Charlotte Hornets, NASCAR, and other sports clubs, ultimately becoming one of the only billionaire athletes around. His daily motivation comes from a beautiful Cuban-American woman named Yvette Prieto.
Two years after his divorce from Juanita Vanoy, MJ met Yvette at a nightclub. There were sparks between the two ever since. Prieto and Jordan dated for three years before getting engaged in 2011. They got married two years later and the word going around claims that Jordan spent $10 million for the wedding. Award-winning artists Robin Thicke and Usher performed at the wedding ceremony as well.
Lewis with Michael Jordan and his wife Yvette Prieto before the race, yesterday#MiamiGP pic.twitter.com/s82Vjporhy
— Sir Lewis Updates (@LH44updates) May 9, 2022
The couple would have twin girls in 2014. Prieto became a step-parent to Jordan’s children whom he shares with Vanoy. She is one of Mike’s biggest supporters and often tags along with him to games or high-profile events. However, Yvette is also a fairly successful individual herself. She has been around the fashion and entertainment industry for a while as well.
Yvette Prieto is a former commercial and runway model
Yvette Prieto was conceived in Cuba but her family moved to Miami, Florida when she was very young. Her interests in fashion and modeling would get her a job working under the famous designer Alexander Wang. She worked for other incredibly successful fashion icons as well. Prieto was briefly a successful runway model as well. Her looks were probably what charmed the NBA greatest of all time.
Nowadays, Yvette works with charities and gives back to the communities around her. Both Prieto and Jordan are very private about their relationship which is a healthy thing to do as celebrities. However, before sealing the deal with MJ, she dated Julio Iglesias, a Spanish singer and the brother of Enrique Iglesias. Yvette also worked at a hospital run by her parents and has experience working in real estate as well.
The Jordan-Prieto family is quiet and they stay away from the limelight. They are both dedicated parents and do their best to provide for their families. Yvette also helps Jordan with his business ventures. MJ has several investments in tech companies and sports organizations. The couple is a perfect blend of hard work and success.