Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova's Relationship Timeline

Mar. 15, 2025

Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias leave Big Pink restaurant on June 16, 2006 in Miami, Florida.Photo:Ralph Notaro/Getty

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While celebrity appearances in music videos are not uncommon, they don’t typically result in a long-lasting romance like that of Latin pop starEnrique Iglesiasand former professional tennis playerAnna Kournikova.

The pair met in 2001 on the set of the singer’s “Escape” music video, where they engaged in a few steamy makeout scenes. Their chemistry translated well off-screen and they became an official couple shortly after. They have since welcomed three children together, but have never married.

Iglesias and Kournikova have kept their two-decade-long relationship out of the spotlight for the most part, but on occasion, they will sharerare glimpses into their family lifeon social media.

From starring in the “Escape” music video together to raising three children, here’s a complete timeline of Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova’s relationship.

December 2001: Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova meet on the set of a music video

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The pair teamed up for Iglesias' 2001 music video “Escape,” which would help seal the deal on their love. Thevideo, which features Kournikova playing coy against advances from Iglesias before ending in a makeout session, was the first time fans caught a glimpse of their chemistry.

August 2002: Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova make their red carpet debut

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August 2004: Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova spark engagement rumors

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After Kournikova was spotted wearing a large pink diamond ring at a 2004 World Tennis Match, rumors quickly circulated that the pair were engaged. Shortly after, another rumor surfaced that Iglesias and Kournikova had secretly wed in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, but PEOPLE reported at the time that therumors were false.

May 2007: Enrique Iglesias says he is “single,” but a source tells PEOPLE he is joking

Iglesias led fans to think thathe and Kournikova had splitwhen he told Swedish newspaperAftonbladet,“We’re divorced. I am single now, but that’s okay I don’t mind being alone.”

A source close to the couple told PEOPLE he was only joking and assured fans that “they are still together.”

The month prior, Iglesias told PEOPLE en Español that his romance with Kournikova was “the only serious relationship I’ve had in my life.” When asked if he could picture a future with the tennis star, he responded, “I don’t know. The only thing I can say is that, in my opinion, Anna, whether we are together or not, would be an ideal mother.”

April 15, 2008: Anna Kournikova says she has no plans to marry Enrique Iglesias

The couple were still going strong in 2008 after more than five years together, however, they hadno plans to marry.

When asked if she would wed the “Hero” singer, Kournikova told PEOPLE, “I’m never getting married,” before giving a relationship update, saying, “Everything is good.”

Iglesias confirmed her reluctance to tie the knot days later when he told reporters that he’d beentrying to convince Kournikova to marry himfor years. “I always try but she pays me no attention,” he said.

November 11, 2011: Anna Kournikova talks about her desire to have children with Enrique Iglesias

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In an interview withWomen’s Health, Kournikova opened up aboutwanting to become a mother. “I absolutely want to have children, whether I have my own or adopt,” she said, “I love taking care of people.”

She also discussed why marriage was not part of her and Iglesias' plans for their future. “[Marriage] isn’t important to me. I’m in a happy relationship — that’s all that matters,” she told the outlet. “I believe in commitment. I believe in being open and trusting each other and respecting each other completely.”

March 3, 2012: Enrique Iglesias explains why he and Anna Kournikova are not getting married

In an interview withParademagazine, Iglesias also spoke about why marriage was not a high priority for the couple. “I’ve never really thought marriage would make a difference,” he explained. “Maybe it’s because I come from divorced parents, but I don’t think you love somebody more because of a piece of paper. Nowadays, it’s not taboo to have kids and not be married. What makes a difference is that you’re a good parent, period.”

June 9, 2016: Anna Kournikova shares a rare photo of her and Enrique Iglesias

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The ultra-private couple don’t post photos together on social media often, but Iglesias made a rare appearance on Kournikova’s Instagram on her little brother’s birthday. She posted aphotoof the couple alongside her brother Allan and captioned it with a series of emojis.

December 16, 2017: Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova welcome twins

Iglesias and Kournikova welcomedtwins Nicholas and Lucyon Dec. 16, 2017, in Miami after keeping the pregnancy a secret. Though reps for Iglesias and Kournikova did not initially confirm the news to PEOPLE, the new parentsposted shotsof the twins onboth of their Instagramaccounts shortly after the birth.

January 21, 2018: Anna Kournikova dances to Enrique Iglesias' song “El Baño”

A month after giving birth, Kournikova posted a video of herself dancing to Iglesias' song “E Baño” on the pair’s boat, and fans couldn’t help but notice howfit she looked after welcoming twins. That same month, the Russian tennis pro gave her followers a sneak peek into her workout regime onInstagram.

March 11, 2018: Enrique Iglesias talks about his twins for the first time

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Though both Iglesias and Kournikova had shared photos of their babies, neither had said much about the experience until Iglesias took the stage in Budapest, Hungary, anddiscussed his newfound fatherhood with fans.

“I became a father 12 weeks ago and I can absolutely tell you two things: I love my babies! I love them very much,” he told the crowd at the Budapest Sports Arena. He also praised Kournikova saying, “I love my girl” before dedicating a song to both her and his loyal fans.

May 3, 2018: Anna Kournikova posts a throwback photo from her pregnancy

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October 8, 2018: Enrique Iglesias says he and Anna Kournikova’s love life has improved since becoming parents

In an interview withThe Sun, Iglesias opened up about how the birth of their twinsaffected their relationship in the bedroom. “It’s probably more sex now than ever. The sex has not diminished,” he said at the time.

He also discussed watching Kournikova become a mother for the first time, saying, “It’s incredible to watch her be such a great mother. It’s incredible to watch a mum do what she does, when a mother’s instinct kicks in.”

June 23, 2019: Enrique Iglesias shares a sweet moment with his son

Much like their relationship, Iglesias and Kournikova tend to keep their children out of the public eye and don’t post pictures of them often. In June 2019, Iglesiasshared a rare video of his son enjoying a boat ride. In the sweet video, Nicholas was wearing a giant straw hat and could be heard saying “wawa” as he pointed at the water.

January 30, 2020: Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova welcome their third child

Iglesias lateropened up about his growing family to PEOPLEand said the twins' transition into their new role as older siblings was going “very smoothly.” He also revealed his newborn daughter’s Russian nickname, Masha.

“They actually love it,” he said, of the twins. “There’s a two-year difference, so I was a little scared. I was like, ‘How are they going to react?’ And I have two dogs so my house is chaotic. When we first came home with Masha, I was like, ‘Oh, how is everybody going to react?’ "

October 2021: Enrique Iglesias shares what he and Anna Kournikova’s kids think about their 2001 music video

The “King of Latin Pop” appeared on SiriusXM’sThe Jess Cagle Showand spoke candidly about hiskids' reaction to the steamy music videohe and Kournikova starred in. “I think my kids have already seen — well, I think, no, Iknowmy kids have already seen that video,” Iglesias said. “And they’re putting two and two together. Like, ‘Oh, really?’ "

He continued, “Whenever they hear one of my songs they can actually recognize my voice, which is pretty cool. But when they watch that video, I think it does throw them off a little bit. ‘What is Mom doing there?’ you know, ‘with Dad’ you know? ‘When was this?’ "

“It’s actually incredible to watch the expression on their faces. It’s pretty cool,” he added.

May 8, 2022: Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova celebrate Mother’s Dayand his birthday

In honor of Igesias' 47th birthday, Kournikovaposted a rare photo of their whole familywith the caption, “Happy Birthday to the most amazing Dad! We super love you!!! ❤️.” In the photo, Iglesias is seen leaning over to give his daughter Lucy a kiss while holding her sister, Mary, on his shoulders. The pair’s son, Nicholas, sits in his mother’s lap.

Since Iglesias' birthday happened to be on Mother’s Day, the Iglesias-Kournikova family also celebrated Kournikova that weekend. Iglesias gave his partner a shout-out onInstagramfor being a great mother and posted a video of her and daughter Mary rocking out toJoan Jett & the Blackheart’s"I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll.”

October 25, 2023:Enrique Iglesias recalls meeting Anna Kournikova while filming “Escape” music video in 2001

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During a conversation with PEOPLE, Iglesias recalled meeting Kournikova for the first time in 2001.

May 8, 2024: Enrique Iglesias shares what Anna Kournikova really thinks about him kissing fans

Iglesias is known to kiss and hug his fans at concerts. And according to the singer, Kournikova never gets “jealous” while watching from the wings.

“Anna will be at one of my shows and I’ll do that. I do that all the time — I love embracing, kissing and hugging my fans. I like getting close up,” Iglesias said on SiriusXM’sFYI Show. “And a lot of times she [says], ‘Man, I always get this look from some of the girls … and they’ll ask, ‘Are you OK with it?’ Yeah,I’m totally cool. He’s onstage. He’s embracing his fans.’ "

January 25, 2025: Anna Kournikova is spotted in a wheelchair

Kournikova wasseen in publicfor the first time in two years when she was spotted with a group of people at Miami’s Bal Harbour Shops.

source: people.com