Michael Jordan Wife: Who Is Yvette Prieto? Marriage & Kids
Michael Jordan's wife is Yvette Prieto, the Cuban-American model and entrepreneur he married on April 27, 2013, at the Bethesda-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Palm Beach, Florida. The wedding was a lavish, star-studded affair reportedly costing around $10 million, with guests including Tiger Woods, Usher, Robin Thicke, and Spike Lee. The couple has two children together — identical twin daughters Ysabel and Victoria, born February 9, 2014 — and lives a notably private life in Jupiter, Florida.
This is Jordan's second marriage. His first, to Juanita Vanoy, lasted 17 years and ended in 2006 with one of the most expensive divorce settlements in history — a reported $168 million. Prieto, 47, brought her own accomplished life to the union: a modeling career in Miami, business ventures, and a deliberate low profile that has made the couple one of sports' most private power pairs, even as Jordan's fortune has grown to an estimated $4.3 billion (Forbes, 2026), making him the richest athlete in history.
Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Yvette Prieto |
| Born/Age | March 26, 1979 — 47 years old |
| Birthplace | Cuba |
| Profession | Model, entrepreneur |
| Net Worth | Michael Jordan's fortune: $4.3 billion (Forbes, 2026) |
| Spouse | Michael Jordan (married April 27, 2013) |
| Children | Twin daughters Ysabel and Victoria (born Feb 9, 2014) |
| Education | Not publicly disclosed |
| Known For | Wife of Michael Jordan; Miami modeling career |
Who Is Yvette Prieto?
Yvette Prieto was born on March 26, 1979, in Cuba to parents Carlos and Maria Prieto, and was raised in Miami, Florida. Before meeting Jordan, she built a successful modeling career in one of the world's most competitive markets — including work for designer Alexander Wang — and appeared as herself in the documentary Cuba: An Island Apart. She also worked in real estate, at a hospital, and in her parents' business, giving her a professional life entirely independent of the Jordan name.
At 5'6", she modeled for fashion brands and carved out a reputation in Miami's fashion scene. She is the stepmother to Jordan's three adult children from his first marriage — Jeffrey, Marcus, and Jasmine — and is described in profiles as grounded, private, and deeply protective of the family's privacy.
How Michael Jordan Met His Wife
Jordan and Prieto met in 2008 at a Miami nightclub, a year after his divorce from Juanita Vanoy was finalized. They began dating and she moved in with him in 2009, when he was still living in his Highland Park mansion in Illinois. After several years together, Jordan proposed on Christmas Eve 2011, and they married on April 27, 2013, at the Bethesda-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Palm Beach.
The wedding was one of the most extravagant celebrity weddings of the decade: roughly 500 guests at the church ceremony, a reception party for 1,500 at the Bears Club in Jupiter, and entertainment from Usher and Robin Thicke. Hello! Magazine estimated the total cost at around $10 million. It was a celebration of two high-profile lives — and the beginning of a marriage that, unlike many celebrity unions, has stayed scandal-free for over a decade.
Hardly a year into the marriage, the couple became parents: Prieto gave birth to identical twin daughters, Ysabel and Victoria, on February 9, 2014, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Jordan's spokeswoman told the Associated Press at the time, "Yvette Jordan and the babies are doing well and the family is overjoyed at their arrival." The twins are now 12 and are kept almost entirely out of the public eye.
Jordan's First Marriage: Juanita Vanoy
Prieto is Jordan's second wife. He married Juanita Vanoy, a businesswoman and former model, in 1989. The marriage lasted 17 years and produced three children: Jeffrey Michael Jordan, Marcus James Jordan, and Jasmine Jordan. The couple briefly filed for divorce in 2002 but reconciled, before divorcing for good in December 2006. The settlement — a reported $168 million, plus their seven-acre Chicago-area estate and custody arrangements — was one of the largest celebrity divorce settlements ever recorded. All three children are now adults pursuing their own careers in business and with the Jordan Brand.
Life Together: Privacy, Florida, and Billions
The Jordans live in Jupiter, Florida, where Jordan owns an estate and his exclusive members-only golf club, Grove XXIII, in nearby Hobe Sound. They are rarely photographed, make few public appearances, and have built a life defined by privacy — a stark contrast to the media circus around many billionaire couples.
And Jordan is now a true billionaire many times over. Forbes' 2026 billionaires list places him 984th with an estimated $4.3 billion, up from $3.8 billion in 2025. The fortune's architecture:
- Nike royalties — his 1984 Nike deal generates an estimated $275–350 million a year in personal royalties, roughly 85–90% of his annual income; Jordan Brand does over $5 billion in annual sales.
- The Hornets sale — he bought the Charlotte franchise in 2010 for a reported $275 million and sold his majority stake in 2023 at a $3 billion valuation, booking one of the largest sports-ownership exits in NBA history. He retains a minority stake.
- NBA career earnings — roughly $90–94 million across 15 seasons, a rounding error next to the business fortune.
- Investments — including a DraftKings advisory role and co-ownership of the NASCAR team 23XI Racing.
Jordan became a billionaire in 2014 and is the only athlete whose fortune exceeds the next two richest athletes combined. He has been married to Prieto for over 13 years — the longest stretch of stability in a personal life that, during his playing days, was anything but quiet.
For other athlete profiles, see Travis Kelce, Shannon Sharpe, and Caitlin Clark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Michael Jordan's wife?
Michael Jordan's wife is Yvette Prieto, a Cuban-American model and entrepreneur. They married on April 27, 2013, in Palm Beach, Florida, and have identical twin daughters born in 2014.
How many times has Michael Jordan been married?
Twice. His first wife was Juanita Vanoy (married 1989, divorced 2006), with whom he has three children. His second and current wife is Yvette Prieto, whom he married in 2013.
How many children do Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto have?
Two: identical twin daughters Ysabel and Victoria Jordan, born February 9, 2014, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Jordan also has three adult children — Jeffrey, Marcus, and Jasmine — from his first marriage.
When did Michael Jordan marry Yvette Prieto?
They married on April 27, 2013, at the Bethesda-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Palm Beach, Florida, after meeting in 2008 and getting engaged on Christmas Eve 2011. The wedding reportedly cost around $10 million.
What was Michael Jordan's divorce settlement with Juanita Vanoy?
Jordan reportedly paid a $168 million settlement to his first wife, Juanita Vanoy, when they divorced in 2006 after 17 years of marriage — one of the largest celebrity divorce settlements in history. She also received their Chicago-area estate.
What is Michael Jordan's net worth in 2026?
Michael Jordan's net worth is estimated at $4.3 billion in 2026, according to Forbes — making him the richest athlete in history. The fortune comes mainly from Nike Jordan Brand royalties and his 2023 sale of the Charlotte Hornets majority stake at a $3 billion valuation.
