Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has officially tied the knot with longtime partner Mariah Riddlesprigger, marking a significant milestone in their relationship.
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE on September 23, 2024, during a launch event in partnership with Degree, Antetokounmpo revealed that he and Riddlesprigger exchanged vows in a private ceremony in Greece, surrounded by close family and friends.
The NBA MVP, who was born and raised in Athens before joining the Bucks in the 2013 NBA Draft, expressed how returning to Greece for their wedding had always been a mutual dream. “We always talked about it,” he said, emphasizing the importance of the location for their celebration. “We were able to have all of the people that were close to us, our family,” he added, highlighting the presence of teammates, friends, and their three children—sons Liam Charles and Maverick Shai, and daughter Eva Brooke.
Antetokounmpo characterized the event as “a celebration of our love,” recalling, “We had an incredible few days there together. We had fun. Now we’ve become one. And I’m happy that we did it. I feel like a lot of people had fun.”
While the couple has not disclosed the specific date of their wedding, they shared several joyful moments from their time in Greece on Instagram earlier this month. In a joint post, they captioned a series of images, “The good life! Taking over my Instagram again!! 🇬🇷🤎🧿” and included another caption, “Sometimes you gotta pop out and show,” featuring Riddlesprigger in a radiant white dress.
Antetokounmpo and Riddlesprigger have maintained a low profile regarding their personal lives throughout their relationship. Their engagement announcement was equally understated, revealed during a September 2023 press conference when Antetokounmpo mentioned, “Soon [I’m going] to be married to this beautiful woman next to me,” referring to Riddlesprigger, who was seen sporting a large diamond ring.
Just days after their engagement, the couple welcomed their third child, Eva Brooke, joining their sons born in 2020 and 2021. They celebrated this new addition with a heartwarming Instagram post, declaring, “Welcome Home Eva Brooke Antetokounmpo 🤍 Daddy’s Little Girl and Brothers’ Baby Sister 👦🏽👦🏽👧🏽.”
The couple’s affection for one another is evident in their social media posts. Antetokounmpo has expressed his desire to “spend the next 100 years” with Riddlesprigger, while she has praised him for his dedication as a father and his commitment to philanthropy through the Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation, named in honor of Giannis’ late father.
Riddlesprigger has shared that Antetokounmpo is more than just an athlete. “He’s this genuine person,” she said. “He enjoys doing what he does and meeting people.”
At the recent launch event, Antetokounmpo unveiled a limited-edition Greek Freak Antiperspirant Deodorant, which will be available at Walmart. He expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, “We have the same vision, the same values. It’s a great fit. They allow me to be playful and fun.”
As the couple embarks on this new chapter of their lives, fans and followers continue to celebrate their love story, which has captured the hearts of many.
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