Ayesha Disa Curry is a Canadian-American actress, chef, restauranteur, and television personality. She started her career with guest appearances in films and television. In 2014, she began her culinary journey by posting cooking demonstrations on YouTube, despite lacking formal chef training. Her cooking show, *Ayesha's Homemade*, premiered on Food Network in 2016.
March 23, 1989: Birth of Ayesha Curry
Ayesha Disa Alexander was born on March 23, 1989.
2008: Early acting roles for Ayesha Curry
In 2008, Ayesha Curry appeared in the TV movie "Dan's Detour of Life" and the direct-to-DVD movie "Love for Sale".
2009: Ayesha Curry appears in "Underground Street Flippers"
Ayesha Curry appeared in the short film "Underground Street Flippers" in 2009.
July 30, 2011: Marriage of Ayesha and Stephen Curry
Ayesha and Stephen Curry married on July 30, 2011, after meeting in a church youth group years earlier.
2011: Marriage of Ayesha and Stephen Curry
Ayesha Alexander married basketball player Stephen Curry in 2011.
2014: Little Lights of Mine company launched
Ayesha Curry's company, Little Lights of Mine, launched in 2014, selling extra virgin olive oil and donating 10% of proceeds to No Kid Hungry.
2014: Ayesha Curry begins culinary career
In 2014, Ayesha Curry prepared her first meal as a YouTube demonstration, marking the start of her culinary career.
2016: International Smoke pop-up restaurant launched
Ayesha Curry collaborated with chef Michael Mina to launch the International Smoke pop-up restaurant in 2016.
2016: "The Seasoned Life" is published
Ayesha Curry published her first cookbook, "The Seasoned Life", in 2016.
2016: "Ayesha's Homemade" premieres on Food Network
Ayesha Curry's cooking show, "Ayesha's Homemade" (also known as "Ayesha's Home Kitchen"), premiered on Food Network in 2016.
2016: Ayesha Curry releases cookbook and YouTube videos
In 2016, Ayesha Curry released her cookbook, "The Seasoned Life", and continued to post instructional cooking videos on her YouTube channel.
April 30, 2017: "Ayesha's Home Kitchen" premieres
The second season of Ayesha Curry's cooking show, renamed "Ayesha's Home Kitchen", premiered on Food Network on April 30, 2017.
September 20, 2017: Ayesha Curry becomes CoverGirl spokesperson
On September 20, 2017, Ayesha Curry was named a spokesperson for CoverGirl, making her the first spokesperson who was not an actress or singer.
September 21, 2017: Ayesha Curry co-hosts "The Great American Baking Show"
On September 21, 2017, Ayesha Curry was announced as one of the hosts of "The Great American Baking Show".
2017: Homemade meal-kit delivery service launched
Ayesha Curry launched Homemade, a meal-kit delivery service, in 2017.
July 2019: Launch of Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation
Ayesha and Stephen Curry launched the "Eat. Learn. Play." Foundation in Oakland, California, in July 2019.
July 2019: New International Smoke location opens
In July 2019, the International Smoke restaurant opened a new location in Carmel Valley, San Diego.
2019: Homemade becomes retail store pop-up
In 2019, Homemade transitioned into a retail store pop-up.
April 2020: Sweet July brand launched
Ayesha Curry launched the Sweet July brand, encompassing a lifestyle magazine, store, and product line, in April 2020.
September 2020: Sweet July Productions launched
Ayesha Curry launched Sweet July Productions, a television and film production company, in September 2020.
2020: "The Full Plate" is published
Ayesha Curry published her second cookbook, "The Full Plate", in 2020.
2023: Sweet July Skin launched
Ayesha Curry launched Sweet July Skin in 2023.
2023: Ayesha Curry opposes multi-family housing development
In 2023, Ayesha Curry opposed the development of multi-family housing in Atherton, California, where she resides, citing safety and privacy concerns.