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Yvette Prieto is the wife of Michael Jordan and here is more about her family, net worth, salary, records and endorsements

Yvette Prieto is a professional model who is currently the wife of basketball great Michael Jordan. Let’s know more about her life and relationship.

Yvette Prieto Facts

Birth PlaceCuba
Father’s nameCarlos Prieto
Mother’s nameMaria Prieto
SiblingsCarlos Prieto
NationalityCuban-American
Current ResidenceUSA
Birth dateMarch 26, 1978
Star SignAries
Age44
Height5 feet 6 inches
HusbandMichael Jordan (m. 2013)
Net Worth (2022)$50 Million

Who is Yvette Prieto?

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Yvette Prieto poses for a photo while attending an event. (Image: Nicki Swift)

Born on March 26, 1978, in Cuba, 44-year-old Yvette Prieto is the daughter of Carlos Prieto and Maria Prieto. Though born in Cuba, Prieto enjoys Cuban-American nationality. She spent her childhood in America, growing up in Miami. Furthermore, Prieto has a brother named Carlos Prieto who runs a sneaker store in Miami.

Prieto is a model who is best known for her work with designer Alexander Wang. She has also appeared in the documentary ‘Cuba: An Island Apart‘ as herself.

Notably, before becoming a model, Prieto was a manager at Beet the LBS and worked at the property management firm Aqua Management. She is also said to work at her parent’s company and at a hospital.

In the early 2000’s Prieto famously dated Spanish singer Julio Iglesias Jr. Interestingly, Julio is the son of Julio Iglesias, the world’s most commercially successful Spanish singer. Julio is also the brother of “The King of Latin Pop,” Enrique Iglesias.

However, in later years, Prieto met Jordan and ended up marrying him. Yvette Prieto is a mother to twin daughters and is the stepmother to Jordan’s three children from his previous marriage to Juanita Vanoy.

Yvette Prieto’s husband Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls looks on during the game against the New Jersey Nets on March 16, 1998 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Michael Jeffrey Jordan aka. Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time. He has played fifteen seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and has famously won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls.

All throughout his NBA career, Jordan has played only for Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards. Before joining the NBA, Jordan played college basketball for the University of North Carolina.

Along with winning six NBA championships, Jordan has a decorated resume and records which are quite unbreakable. He is a six-time NBA Finals MVP, five-time NBA Most Valuable Player, fourteen-time NBA All-Star, three-time NBA All-Star Game MVP, and much more. Further, Jordan is also a prestigious member of the NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th).

Jordan retired from NBA with the career statistics of 30.1 points per game, 6.2 rebounds per game, and 5.3 assists per game.

Interestingly, Jordan also has several nicknames like MJ, Air Jordan, His Airness, etc. Among all the nicknames, the most famous ones are MJ and Air Jordan.

Jordan is the son of Deloris and James Raymond Jordan Sr. Notably, Jordan’s father, James Raymond Jordan Sr. was an equipment supervisor, and Jordan’s mother, Deloris was a bank employee.

Jordan is the fourth child out of five children. He has two older brothers, Larry Jordan and James R. Jordan Jr., one older sister, Deloris, and one younger sister, Roslyn.

Currently, Jordan is an active businessman who is the principal owner and chairman of the Charlotte Hornets of the NBA and of 23XI Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series. He also actively promotes the Jordan brand.

Yvette Prieto Career

As mentioned before, Yvette Prieto is a professional model. She has worked successfully in the industry for many years and is famous for working with popular designers such as Alexander Wang.

Prieto was a manager at Beet the LBS and worked at the property management firm Aqua Management before becoming a model. She is also said to work at her parent’s company and at a hospital.

Further, Prieto has also appeared in the documentary ‘Cuba: An Island Apart‘ as herself.

Yvette Prieto and Michael Jordan Relationship

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Michael Jordan with his wife Yvette Prieto. (Image: Bleacher Report)

Yvette met Jordan in 2008 at a Miami nightclub. Pretty soon in the same year, Yvette and Jordan moved in together.

After three years of dating, on Christmas 2011, Jordan proposed to Yvette for marriage. The couple then got married on April 27, 2013, at Bethesda-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church.

Next, on February 11, 2014, Prieto gave birth to identical twin daughters named Victoria and Ysabel. Hence, Prieto became the mother of twin daughters and the stepmother to Jordan’s three children from his previous marriage. Jeffrey, Jasmine, and Marcus are Prieto’s stepchildren.

Notably, Jordan was previously married to former model Juanita Vanoy from 1989 to 2007. Sources state that Juanita received a $168 million settlement (equivalent to $226 million in 2021), making it the largest celebrity divorce settlement on public record at the time. As said before, Jordan and Juanita had three children together named Jeffrey, Jasmine, and Marcus.

Yvette Prieto and Michael Jordan’s net worth

According to reports, Yvette Prieto has a net worth of $50 million.

On the other hand, Michael Jordan is one of the richest athletes ever. As of 2022, according to Forbes, MJ has a massive net worth of $1,7 billion.

Moreover, Yvette and Michael live in a 28,000-square-foot mansion in Jupiter, Florida. The property is valued at an estimated $20 million, Furthermore, Jordan owns several properties, including homes in Charlotte, Chicago, and Salt Lake City.

FAQs about Yvette Prieto

What is the age of Yvette Prieto?
Yvette Prieto is 44 years old and she was born on March 26, 1978.
What is the net worth of Yvette Prieto?
Yvette Prieto has a net worth of $50 million.
Where was Yvette Prieto born?
Yvette Prieto was born in Cuba. She grew up in Miami.
What is the nationality of Yvette Prieto?
Yvette Prieto is a Cuban-American.
What is the height of Yvette Prieto?
Yvette Prieto is 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Who is the husband of Yvette Prieto?
Michael Jordan is the husband of Yvette Prieto.

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