Sometimes a small piece of household life finds its way onto a stage, and Ayesha Curry has now shown how that happens. Speaking about her role as Chelsey in the Roku holiday film "Second Chance Holiday," she traced part of the character back to her husband Steph's rigid pregame rituals, a reminder that performance so often borrows from the rhythms of everyday home. The film's romantic kiss, however, has drawn sharp words from former NFL running back LeSean McCoy, who questioned her motives, and her brief dismissal online suggests how easily an artistic moment can be turned into a debate about
Ayesha Curry Says Husband Steph's Pregame Superstitions Inspired Her Film Role Amid Backlash
"It's not even real you guys are annoying."
Mark
Why is a kiss in a Roku holiday movie getting this much attention?
Mimi
Mostly because of who she's married to. Ayesha Curry is the wife of Steph Curry, so a scene that would pass unnoticed in most rom-coms became a clip people shared and argued over.
Mark
And the superstition detail? How does that connect?
Mimi
It's the lighter side of the same story. On "Today" she said Steph has pregame rituals, including a nap at a set time, and that she drew on that for her character.
Luke
Worth noting that's her description of his habits and her own account of her inspiration. We only have her word on how much it shaped the role, and she said "to an extent."
Mark
What did LeSean McCoy actually say?
Mimi
He called it crazy and suggested she wants more attention, pointing to things he recalled her saying before.
Luke
That's his interpretation of her motives. He's guessing, and the article doesn't show the earlier remarks he refers to, so we can't check what she actually said.
Mark
How did she respond?
Mimi
On X she wrote that it isn't even real and that people are annoying. Steph has publicly supported her taking the role.
Luke
And we don't know how widespread the criticism is. The report names McCoy and refers generally to sports figures, so the scale of the backlash is unclear.
The Pulse
- Ayesha Curry's comments about her husband's pregame superstitions shaped her character, and the remark landed far from the set.
- A kissing scene with co-star Matthew Daddario sparked fast, heated reaction on social media.
- LeSean McCoy openly questioned Curry's motives, suggesting she craves attention and public wanting.
- Curry shot back on X, calling the kiss 'not even real' and the critics annoying, leaving the storm unresolved but cooling.
- The film is streaming now, and the conversation remains driven by celebrity voices rather than any larger issue.
Sometimes a small piece of household life finds its way onto a stage, and Ayesha Curry has now shown how that happens. Speaking about her role as Chelsey in the Roku holiday film "Second Chance Holiday," she traced part of the character back to her husband Steph's rigid pregame rituals, a reminder that performance so often borrows from the rhythms of everyday home. The film's romantic kiss, however, has drawn sharp words from former NFL running back LeSean McCoy, who questioned her motives, and her brief dismissal online suggests how easily an artistic moment can be turned into a debate about the person behind it.
On NBC's "Today" show, Ayesha Curry was asked where she found the heart of her character in the new Roku holiday film "Second Chance Holiday," and her answer came from home. She said she isn't superstitious at all, but her husband, Steph, certainly is. His pregame routine, she explained, runs on a strict order, down to a nap that has to happen at a set time, and that discipline gave her something to draw on.
Her character, Chelsey, has given up on love after a string of relationships that failed her. Her outlook begins to change when she reconnects with her high school sweetheart, played by Matthew Daddario.
The film has also drawn criticism for a kissing scene between Curry and Daddario. A clip set off debate among sports figures online, and former NFL running back LeSean McCoy called the moment "crazy," questioning whether Curry was simply seeking attention. Curry answered on X, writing that the kiss was "not even real" and that the critics were annoying.
Steph Curry has publicly backed his wife's decision to take the lead role. Curry herself has described the project as an honor, saying holiday rom-coms invite viewers into cozy worlds where anything feels possible, and that she fell in love with Chelsey while bringing her to life.
On NBC's "Today" show, Ayesha Curry was asked where she found her character in the new Roku holiday film "Second Chance Holiday," and her answer came from home. She said she isn't superstitious at all, but her husband, Stephen, definitely is. His pregame routine, she explained, has a rigid order to it, down to a nap that has to happen at a certain time.
Curry is a restaurateur and actress, and the wife of four-time NBA champion Steph Curry. When Al Roker put it to her that Steph is a superstitious fellow, she agreed, at least to an extent, and said she drew some inspiration for her character from him.
The character is Chelsey. In the film, she believes the odds are stacked against her after a run of relationships she considers failures. Her outlook shifts when she reconnects with her former high school sweetheart, played by Matthew Daddario.
The film has also drawn attention for a different reason. One scene has Curry kissing Daddario, and a clip of it set off debate and criticism among sports figures on social media.
Former NFL running back LeSean McCoy was among those who reacted. "This is crazy," he said of the moment. He went further and questioned her motives, suggesting she was after more attention. He said he had seen her say a while back that she wants more attention, that women throw themselves at her husband, and that she still wants to feel wanted. Then, he asked, now we are supposed to watch her kiss another man?
Curry answered a video of the scene on X last week. "It's not even real you guys are annoying," she wrote.
Steph Curry has publicly backed his wife's decision to take the starring role. The "Today" interview, in which she credited his habits as a source for her performance, fit with that picture.
Curry has described what drew her to the project. In a statement released in July, she called it an honor to be part of the film alongside a talented cast and crew. She said holiday rom-coms invite viewers into charming, cozy worlds where anything feels possible, and that she fell in love with Chelsey while bringing her to life. She said she hoped audiences would do the same this holiday season.
The film is now out on Roku. The conversation around it so far is driven by celebrity commentary, and Curry's own response suggests she sees the kiss as nothing more than a scene.
Notable Quotes
I'm not superstitious at all. But my husband, Stephen, he definitely is.— Ayesha Curry, on NBC's "Today"
It's not even real you guys are annoying.— Ayesha Curry, on X
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