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Steph Curry’s mom, Sonya, married in whirlwind romance after divorce from former NBA star

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Lemoncelli, J. (2026, October 9). Steph Curry’s mom, Sonya, married in whirlwind romance after divorce from former NBA star. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/09/sports/steph-currys-mom-sonya-married-in-whirlwind-romance-after-divorce-from-former-nba-star/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-09 · by Jenna Lemoncelli

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Sonya Curry, mother of NBA players Steph and Seth Curry, recently married her new partner at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess resort in a nine-week planning period. She shared details about the union on Instagram, highlighting it as an answer to her prayers after divorcing Dell Curry five years earlier following three decades of marriage. Sonya emphasized the emotional significance of her remarriage, particularly after losing her mother unexpectedly a year prior. The wedding featured a Pnina Tornai gown and included roller skaters called Zoni Girls for entertainment.
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Sonya Curry, mother of NBA star Steph Curry, remarried this summer after a whirlwind engagement that lasted only nine weeks. She shared the news on her Instagram account along with photos from their wedding at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess resort. Sonya divorced Dell Curry five years ago, ending a 30-year marriage during which they raised three children: Steph and his brother Seth (both NBA players) and daughter Sydel. The new husband's identity remains undisclosed. In her post, Sonya emphasized that this union is an answer to her prayers for the perfect partner. Meanwhile, photos from the event show Steph Curry happily dancing with family members at the reception.

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Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Instagram Kleinfeld Bridal NBA Warriors

Subjects

Sonya PERSON · 6× NBA ORG · 3× Dell ORG · 2× Instagram ORG · 2× Dell Curry PERSON · 1× Seth Curry PERSON · 1× Sonya Curry PERSON · 1× Steph Curry PERSON · 1× Sydel Curry PERSON · 1× Warriors ORG · 1×

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“Our union is a testament to the fact that God has seen every tear I’ve cried and answered every prayer that I had regarding the type of man that would be a perfect help mate for me (if God saw that it was in his will for me to remarry)!
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🔮 “Our union is a testament to the fact that God has seen every tear I’ve cried and answered every prayer that I had regarding the type of man that would be a perfect help mate for me (if God saw that it was in his will for me to remarry)!

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Sonya Curry married “the most amazing man” this summer, she shared in an Instagram post on Friday. asserted
she → marry → Friday
The author remarried five years after she filed for divorce from NBA great Dell Curry after three decades of marriage. asserted
she → remarry → marriage
Sonya and her new husband, whose identity was not disclosed, were married at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess resort, she shared, adding that it was planned in just nine weeks. asserted
it → disclose → weeks
“A year ago my mom passed unexpectedly, while simultaneously the most amazing man came into my life! asserted
man → pass → life
& months late, I was blessed with becoming his wife!” asserted
I → bless → wife
Sonya wrote. asserted
Sonya → write → ?
“Our union is a testament to the fact that God has seen every tear I’ve cried and answered every prayer that I had regarding the type of man that would be a perfect help mate for me (if God saw that it was in his will for me to remarry)! asserted
me → see → will
I hope this encourages you-not just about finding a husband or wife, but with any prayer you have submitted to God- to not lose hope.” asserted
you → hope → hope
Sonya wore a white gown with gold floral print by Pnina Tornai from Kleinfeld Bridal and Iza diamonds. asserted
Sonya → wear → Bridal
Their wedding reception included warm white and neutral tones with white roses and candles — and roller skaters called Zoni Girls, who are part of the Arizona-based popup roller rink. asserted
who → include → rink
Last week, Sonya shared an Instagram video, entitled, “Summer 2026 recap,” which included footage from her wedding. asserted
which → share → wedding
Sonya and Dell married in 1988, the same year Steph was born. asserted
Steph → marry → 1988
The couple welcomed Seth in 1990, and daughter Sydel in 1994. asserted
couple → welcome → 1994
The pair first met while they were student-athletes at Virginia Tech, and connected on a recruiting trip for Sonya, who was an all-conference volleyball player for the Hokies. asserted
who → meet → Hokies
Dell played in the NBA from 1986 until 2002, and retired as the Charlotte Hornets’ all-time leader in points (9,839) and 3-point field goals made (929). asserted
Dell → play → points
He currently serves as a color commentator and analyst on Hornets broadcasts. asserted
He → serve → broadcasts
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