Joel Embiid Marries Sports Illustrated Model Anne de Paula

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Joel Embiid, the 2023 NBA MVP and star player for the Philadelphia 76ers, tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Anne De Paula, in a beautiful ceremony held at the Hamptons on Saturday.

The couple’s journey to this special day began back in 2018 when they first met through a mutual friend and started dating, later falling head over heels for each other.

During the 2019 NBA playoffs, in the Eastern Conference finals when Emiid lost to the Toronto Raptors on Kawhi Leonard’s famous buzzer-beater, Anne was there to support her guy as the two shares tears in front of the media.

In September 2020, they were blessed with the arrival of their child, Arthur Elijah, further cementing their commitment to building a loving family.

For Joel Embiid, this union marks the perfect culmination of a remarkable year, having recently been crowned the NBA’s Most Valuable Player.

With his outstanding performance on the basketball court, it seems only fitting that he would also celebrate this momentous personal milestone with the love of his life.

Anne De Paula, a talented 28-year-old Brazilian model, hailing from Rio de Janeiro, has carved her path in the modeling world, with her career steadily rising over the years.

De Paula achieved recognition as a swimsuit model for Sports Illustrated in 2018, further solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the fashion industry.

Interestingly, the couple shares a mutual passion for soccer, with Anne having previously played the sport as a goalkeeper. This common interest served as another bonding factor in their relationship, along with their shared knowledge of the French language.

As friends and family gathered to witness their union, it became evident that Joel Embiid and Anne De Paula were meant to be together, with their five-year-long relationship standing as a testament to their deep connection and enduring love.