Who Is Anthony Davis' Wife? All About Marlen Davis

Mar. 15, 2025

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Anthony Davismight be best known as an NBA star, but he’s also a husband to wife Marlen Polanco Davis.

The couple married in a star-studded ceremony in September 2021 after being together since at least 2017, when they had their first child. Since the arrival of their daughter Nala in November 2017, they have also welcomed two sons together.

Though the basketball pro isn’t keen on sharing too much of his life off the court, he has made it known how important family is to him.

“The greatest luxury in life is family. I think no matter what you go through, your family is always going to be there,“he toldHaute Livingin 2019. “You can get into it with them — argue with, complain, go through a low point in your life, have something great or something bad going on — they’re always going to be there.”

“That’s why I’m big on family. No matter what I do or what I have, I know my family’s not going to change; they’re always going to be there for me. Even when we fuss and fight, I know I can always count on them,” he shared.

Big changes are in store for Anthony and his family in 2025 now that they’re leaving Los Angeles. In February, Anthony wastraded to the Dallas Mavericksin a move that shocked basketball fans.

So who is Anthony Davis' wife? Here’s everything to know about Marlen Davis.

Anthony and Marlen share three children together

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On Nov. 1, 2017, Anthony and Marlen welcomed their daughter Nala. She’s made a few appearances with her dad over the years, includingpatiently sitting on his lapduring a post-game interview in May 2021.

Nala was also her father’s date to the Los Angeles premiere ofSpace Jam: A New Legacyat the Regal LA Live & 4DX theater in July 2021. She held a stuffed Bugs Bunny and posed on the purple carpet with her dad,who voiced himself(a.k.a. The Brow) in the animated film.

“I hadn’t really thought about [doing anything Hollywood-related]; basketball is my focus. Obviously [though], me and LeBron are very close, and he asked if I wanted to be in a movie with him,“he toldHaute Livingin 2019. “I felt like it was a cool opportunity for me, being thatSpace Jamis one of my favorite movies, so I jumped on board.”

“A girl and two boys now, so I got a team,” he added. “I’m outnumbered now, we’re outnumbered now. Amazing, blessed kids are a blessing, so I’m happy to have three of them.”

In Marlen’s private Instagram bio, she has the initials of her children listed: “NAD ❤️ JAD ❤️ KAD.”

While Anthony gave interviews during the NBA’s All-Star weekend in 2024, his younger sonsat on his lap, pulling at his dad’s jersey. As a seasoned father, Anthony didn’t seem to miss a beat in the video shared onTikTok.

They made their red carpet debut in 2020

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On Feb. 9, 2020, the private couple made a rare public appearance — which also marked their first red carpet together — at theVanity FairOscars Afterparty. Marlen wore a plunging cream long-sleeve dress with a thigh-high slit, statement earrings, a white bag with feather details and strappy heels. Anthony looked dapper in a black suit.

They got married in 2021

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She is very private

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Despite her high-profile husband, Marlen is a private person who doesn’t have public social media accounts and typically stays out of the spotlight. Similarly, Anthony recently stepped away from social media. In February 2023, the power forward deactivated his Instagram account following a difficult loss to the Trail Blazers.

She is her husband’s biggest supporter

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Although she stays out of the public eye, Marlen is extremely supportive of her husband behind the scenes.

Marlen and Nalaappeared in a videoalong with Anthony’s parents, Anthony Davis Sr. and Erainer Davis, when the Los AngelesLakers won the 2020 NBA finals, congratulating him on his first championship ring.

“Nala and I are extremely happy and proud to present you tonight with your first ring. We are so proud of you,” she shared with their daughter sitting on her lap in front of a festive Christmas tree. “We love you.”

source: people.com