The story of Sonya Curry’s relationships sounds like a scripted drama, except it’s real life and all of it, remarkably, did actually happen. As the mom of NBA superstar Steph Curry, she is hardly someone new to the spotlight. But ever since her split from former NBA star Dell Curry became public, things have taken an interesting turn.
Now that the dust has settled from the dramatic divorce, Sonya appears to have found love again with a new boyfriend, a man who happens to be her ex-husband’s friend from college. This whole saga keeps getting messier, and we’ve got all the tea on the thrilling developments, involving Sonya, Dell, and their respective new partners.
Sonya Curry’s Divorce Saga: The Allegations and Aftermath
Sonya Curry and her ex-husband Dell Curry, who were married for three decades, announced their divorce on August 23, 2021. The duo bumped into each other in the 1980s at Virginia Tech University during Sonya’s volleyball recruiting visit. Sonya and Dell tied the knot in 1988 while Dell was playing in the NBA.
The couple shares three children: NBA stars Stephen Curry, 36, and Seth Curry, 33, as well as daughter Sydel, 29. Back in 2020, the duo launched the ‘Raising Fame’ podcast, diving into the world of athletes’ families and sharing some parenting tips.
The pair, who had accused each other of infidelity, opted for a trial separation in March 2020. After a year of separation, Sonya filed for divorce on June 14, 2021, in North Carolina, citing Dell’s “marital misconduct.” Dell argued that Sonya living with another man should automatically prevent her from receiving alimony. In her divorce papers, Sonya admitted that she was dating another man. However, she claimed it began several months after the couple agreed to legally separate.
Sonya further clarified that she is living alone because her husband did not let her stay in their home. She accused Dell of cheating with multiple women throughout their marriage of 33 years. She claimed that his infidelity was hardly a secret as it was openly known among family and close friends. Sonya went on to add that she concealed the details of his infidelity to protect Dell and the family from public exposure.
Even though Dell and Sonya Curry are no longer in each other’s lives, they still show up for their sons at their games. The former couple was spotted at the 2022 NBA Finals with their new partners. Dell, in particular, keeps a tight bond with his sons, Stephen and Seth. He stays in touch with them every week and makes sure he doesn’t miss any of their games.
Steph’s dad, who played in the NBA from 1986 to 2002, spent 10 seasons with the Charlotte Hornets. He has served as a color commentator for Charlotte Hornets television broadcasts since 2009. Following the divorce, Dell Curry remarried and is currently with his new wife, Nicki Smith. They’ve been in a marital relationship for almost a year as of 2024.
The Drama Behind Sonya Curry and Her Boyfriend Steven Johnson: Infidelity, Exes, and Irony
Sonya Curry’s new boyfriend Steven Johnson is a former NFL player. He was drafted in 1988 as a tight end for the New England Patriots. Johnson played college football at Virginia Tech, and interestingly, developed a friendship with Dell Curry, Sonya’s future husband, who played basketball at the same university.
Johnson started receiving a lot of spotlight ever since he was revealed to be involved in the messy divorce of Sonya and Dell. Sonya accused her husband of infidelity, leading to their eventual divorce. Dell, in turn, reversed the accusation of an extramarital affair back on Sonya, claiming she was cheating on him with Steven Johnson. You can imagine how complicated the whole thing must have been since Johnson was also a friend of Dell since their time at Virginia Tech.
The chaos does not end there. The complication was further amplified when it was revealed that Sonya Curry’s new partner Steven Johnson was previously in a marital relationship with Nicki Smith. She is the woman who later started dating Dell and eventually married in 2023. Needless to say, the whole situation was unique and somewhat ironic given everything that transpired between the two couples.
Despite the absurd circumstances, Steph Curry’s mom continued to date her new boyfriend, Steven Johnson, following the divorce. She is still in a relationship with Johnson as of 2024. However, unlike her ex-husband who swiftly moved on and got married, Sonya and Steven are yet to exchange vows.
