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Shaunie O’Neal is the ex-wife of famous former NBA basketball player Shaquille O’Neal and here’s further information about her personal life, her career, he family, and her relationship with Shaquille O’Neal

Shaunie O’Neal is the ex-wife of NBA legend Shaquille O’ Neal. Shaunie is a woman of many interests and talents; a businesswoman, a television star, an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, and here’s more on her.

Shaunie O’Neal Facts

Birth PlaceWichita Falls, Texas, America
NationalityAmerican
Father’s nameNA
Mother’s nameNA
Birthdate27 November 1974
Star SignSagittarius
Age47
Ex-HusbandShaquille O’Neal (m. 2002-2011)
ChildrenShareef , Shaqir , Taahirah, Myles B. , Me’arah, Amirah O’Neal
Net Worth (2021)$40 Million
Year active(2010-current)
AgencyBasketball Wives, Basketball Wives LA, Shaunie’s Home Court
Height5 ft 11 inch (1.8 m)
Weight65 kg (143.5 pounds)

Who is Shaunie O’Neal?

Born on 27th November 1974, in Wichita Falls, Texas, Va’Shaundya Karlette “Shaunie” O’Neal is an American television personality, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Unfortunately, there is no information available about Shaunie’s parents or her family.

Shaunie was first married in the 90s and had her first son, Myles, after which she got a divorce and came across Shaquille O’Neal, the star NBA player. They dated for quite a while and in December 2002 they got married in the Beverly Hills Hotel.

They separated briefly after 5 years of their marriage but rekindled, finally divorcing on ‘irreconcilable differences’ in 2011. This divorce seemed like a blessing that inspired her entrepreneurial mind into producing the show, ‘Basketball Wives,’ which brought to light the lives of famous basketball stars’ wives, girlfriends, ex-wives, and more. She then went on to produce Basketball Wives LA and Baller Wives and strongly helps and empowers women bringing to light, female entrepreneurs. She also had been a former film marketer.

Shaunie O'Neal is the wife of Shaquille O'Neal
LOS ANGELES – NOV 5: Shaunie O’Neal arrives at The Best Man Holiday World Premiere on November 5, 2013 in Culver City, CA. (Ga Fullner / Shutterstock.com)

Shaunie O’Neal’s Ex-Husband Shaquille O’Neal

Shaquille Rashaun O’Neal a.k.a Shaquille O’Neal is considered to be one of the best basketball players the world has seen. Throughout his professional basketball career, Shaquille has played for six basketball teams and is a four-time NBA champion. Born on 6th March 1972, in San Antonio, Texas, he went to school, Fulda American, and was later recruited by Louisiana State University after graduation.

Today, O’Neal remains to be a sports analyst in a television program in the NBA. He also has had a strong music career with four rap albums under the name Shaq Diesel. He has also tried his hands at acting, also appearing in commercials, business ventures, wrestling, martial arts, and more.

In his marriage with Shaunie, he fathered 4 children who have blossomed into fine individuals, with his two sons playing basketball themselves.

Shaunie O'Neal is the wife of Shaquille O'Neal
Former NBA Basketball Herren USA superstar Shaquille ONeal speaks during a fans meeting at a high school in Shanghai, China, 21 October 2011. (Copyright: imago/Imaginechina)

Shaunie O’Neal and Shaquille O’Neal’s Relationship

Shaunie and Shaquille O’Neal met in the 2000s and dated quite a while before getting married on 26th December 2002. The couple in the course of their relationship gave birth to four children with their eldest being Shareef, Amirah, Shaqir, and their youngest being Me’arah.

The couple briefly separated in 2004 possibly due to the rumors of infidelity which kept its face up throughout their relationship.

Finally, due to their differences, they divorced each other in 2011, keeping a friendly communication ongoing even after.

It is said it was Shaunie who jokingly encouraged Shaquille O’Neal to get a girlfriend so that he’d stop video-calling her. Shaquille O’Neal since the marriage has allegedly been single with a few rumors about his dating life but there has been no official information as such.  

Shaunie O'Neal is the wife of Shaquille O'Neal
Basketball player Shaquille O’Neal and wife Shaunie O’Neal at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards. (Micelotta/Getty/Getty Images)

Shaquille and Shaunie O’Neal Net Worth

The multi-faceted Shaunie O’Neal’s net worth as of today is estimated at $40 million and her ex-husband Shaquille’s net worth at $400 million.

FAQs about Shaunie O’Neal

How Many Children Does Shaunie O’Neal Have?
Shaunie O’Neal has 5 children, out of which she is parent to 4 (Shareef, Amirah, Shaqir, Me’arah) with Shaquille O’Neal.  
Is Shaunie O’Neal in a Relationship?
Shaunie O’Neal is currently married to Pastor Keion Henderson as of 2022. 
Does Shaunie O’Neal have siblings?
Shaunie O’Neal has a sister who she barely speaks of.
Why Did Shaquille O’Neal Divorce Shaunie?
Shaquille O’Neal felt the lack of honesty and trust in their relationship and Shaunie concealing her finances from him, was the reason for their divorce.  

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