Inside NBA Star Joel Embiid Wedding To Stunning Brazilian Sports Illustrated Model, Anne de Paula

September 10, 2023

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has married Brazilian Sports Illustrated model Anne de Paula in a sensational Hamptons ceremony.

The Cameroon native, 29, tied the knot with bombshell de Paula on Saturday in a church ceremony in front of their friends and family in Southampton, New York.

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Embiid, who was named NBA MVP in May, and de Paula already share a son together, Arthur, who is currently two years old. He was adored by NBA fans after greeting his dad on-court during the MVP ceremony.

The beautiful bride wore a lace long-sleeved gown and veil, while the dashing groom donned a white tuxedo with a bow tie to boot.

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The pair beamed from ear to ear as they walked out of the church – and guests threw confetti at the happy couple. READ ALSO: Throwback To #Faaji2018: Fatima Ganduje and Abolaji Ajimobi Spectacular Wedding Was A Grand Celebration Of Northern And Yoruba Culture

De Paula and Embiid took to the dance floor for their first dance – where they adoringly held each other and danced to the song Back at One by Brian McKnight.

Guests were served burrata, heirloom tomatoes and micro greens for their first course – as well as a choice of roasted filet mignon of beef or lemon-thyme roasted branzino for their entrees.

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