Yvette Prieto is a Cuban-American model and actress best known for being the wife of legendary professional basketball player Michael Jordan. The turning point of Prieto’s life was when she married MJ, and due to that, she came into the headlines. Before marrying MJ, the model earned her name and fame in the entertainment industry. As for acting, she gained popularity for her appearance in the television series Documentary, “Cuba: An Island Apart.”
In addition, Yvette Prieto has done modelling work for numerous fashion companies, including one of the famous American fashion designers Alexander Wang.
Yvette Prieto Biography
| Name | Yvette Prieto |
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Age | 46 years old |
| Annual Salary | $800,000 |
| Profession | Model |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Early Life
Yvette Prieto was (born on June 29, 1979), in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, Cuba. Her father, Carlos Prieto, is an entrepreneur, while her mother, Maria Prieto, is a housewife. While growing up in Miami, she began working at her father’s business, a hospital, and in real estate.
According to some reports, Prieto also has a brother who owns a sneaker store in Miami. Prieto was not interested in modelling initially; after graduating high school, she attended the University of Florida, where she studied business management. She is declared to be the director of 1 or 2 Miami-based businesses, including Beet the LBS and Aqua Management.
Career
After earning a degree from the University, she worked for her father’s company for a few years. Shortly after, realizing that she was not made for business, Yvette left her father’s company and began her successful modeling career for various brands and popular fashion designers.
She gained popularity in the modelling world after being modelled for the famous fashion designer named Alexander Wang. However, her early modeling pics are not available on the internet.
Besides modelling, Yvette Prieto starred in the TV documentary “Cuba: An Island Apart.”
Moreover, she is a politician and had previously been with the Republic Party. Soon after, she decided to become independent.
Personal Life
In 2008, Yvette Prieto first met famous basketball player Michael Jordan while spending a fun evening at a nightclub in Miami. In 2009, the two moved together into a lavish house in Kendal, Florida, which they bought for $300,000. After three years of dating, in 2011, they were engaged over Christmas.
On April 27, 2013, Yvette Prieto married Michael Jordan at Bethesda-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. J’Aton Couture designed their lavish wedding, and some legendary celebrities, including Usher and Robin Thicke, performed at the reception.
According to some of the reports, 500 guests attended their marriage ceremony. Another 1,500 entered the couple for the reception at the Bears Club, designed by the Jack Nicklaus golf course community in Jupiter, Florida.
On February 9, 2014, the two welcomed their twin daughters, Ysabel Jordan and Victoria Jordan. Prieto is 15 years younger than MJ and was previously in a relationship with Julio Iglesias Jr.
Michael Jordan has three children from his earlier relationship with Juanita Vanoy. He married Juanita in 1989 and had three kids: Marcus, Jeffrey, and Jasmine. In 2006, Jordan and Vanoy decided to separate and filed for divorce. Their divorce became one of the most expensive, costing them over $150 million. On the other hand, Prieto has dated Julio Iglesias Jr, a famous Spanish singer, and his older brother Enrique Iglesias, a well-known singer.
Net Worth
Yvette Prieto is a well-known Cuban-American model and actress with a net worth of $5 million. She gained popularity as the wife of the legendary basketball player Michael Jordan. Prieto’s primary source of income comes from modelling companies, fashion brands, and endorsements. She earns an estimated annual revenue of approximately $800,000. However, her husband, Michael Jordan, the highest-paid former basketball player, has a net worth of $2.2 billion, so Prieto doesn’t need to earn money for herself.