Ayesha Curry’s role in the new holiday film Second Chance Holiday has drawn attention after a scene in which she kisses co-star Matthew Daddario sparked criticism on social media.
Former NFL running back LeSean McCoy called the scene “crazy” and questioned why Curry had agreed to it. He also referred to past comments he said she had made about wanting more attention and feeling wanted.
Curry responded to a clip of the scene on X, saying the kiss wasn’t real and that people were being annoying.
Her husband, four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry, has publicly supported her starring role. In an appearance on NBC’s TODAY, Ayesha said she drew some inspiration for her character from her husband’s superstitious routines.
She described Stephen’s pregame habits, including taking a nap at a particular time, and said those rituals helped shape the character. “To an extent, yes,” she said when host Al Roker remarked that Stephen was superstitious.
In the film, Ayesha plays Chelsey, who has grown discouraged after a series of relationships she views as failures. Her outlook begins to change when she reconnects with her former high school sweetheart, played by Daddario.
Curry has said the holiday setting and the chance to play Chelsey appealed to her. She described the character as fun and heartfelt and said she hoped audiences would enjoy the film.
