Ayesha Curry says husband Steph Curry's NBA pregame habits inspired her movie character, responds to backlash

Curry stars in the Roku original film.One scene calls for her to kiss co-star Matthew Daddario, a moment that sparked debate and criticism among sports figures on social media.Former NFL running back LeSean McCoy reacted to the on-camera moment saying, "This is crazy,"McCoy also questioned Curry’s motivation, suggesting she was seeking more attention.

"I’ve seen a while ago where she keeps saying how she wants more attention, and how girls throw themselves at him and she still just wants to feel like she’s wanted… now you want us to see kissing a dude?… This is crazy."CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEAyesha Curry and Stephen Curry attend the 2026 ESPY Awards at the David H.Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on July 15, 2026, in New York City.

(Taylor Hill/Getty Images)THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!Curry responded to a video clip of the kissing scene on X, writing last week: "It’s not even real you guys are annoying."Steph, a four-time NBA champion, has publicly supported his wife’s decision to take on the starring role.

During a recent sit-down on NBC’s "TODAY," Ayesha suggested that her real-life husband played at least some role in shaping her character for the screen."I’m not superstitious at all.But my husband, Stephen, he definitely is," Curry said when asked about her character's inspiration.

"He has his pregame things that he does, and everything has to [fit].The nap is at a certain time, and yeah."STEVE KERR HINTS AT UPCOMING 'EXPIRATION DATE' AFTER EMOTIONAL MOMENT WITH STEPHEN CURRY, DRAYMOND GREENGolden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and wife Ayesha Curry (right) during the 2022 NBA All-Star Saturday Night at Rocket Mortgage Field House on Feb.

19, 2022.(Kyle Terada/USA TODAY Sports)She added: "To an extent, yes.

So I drew some inspiration for my character from him," she responded when Al Roker said that Steph is a superstitious fellow.In the film, Curr...