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During an interview with the National Basketball Wives Association Summit, LaLa Anthony (who is married to Carmelo Anthony) opened up about being labeled as a “basketball wife” and the effect it had on her marriage.
She says:
“For many years, I personally fought against the term basketball wife. I was so focused on having my own and not being known as someone married to a basketball player. And to be honest with you, my marriage really suffered because of that.”
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Now she says, “I’m so proud to uplift my husband and feel as though I’m sacrificing myself by doing so.”
Prior to marrying Carmelo, Lala was a MTV VJ host for TRL. In addition, she has written two New York Times bestselling books, launched a clothing line with Lord & Taylor and currently plays Lakeisha on Starz’ hit series Power.
“I’m so sorry I had those judgements about basketball wives,” said LaLa.