Who is Shaquille Married to Now?

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most popular basketball stars in the world. Shaq’s popularity was not only in professional basketball but also in his interesting personal life. It’s been a decade since he retired from playing basketball, and he still draws attention to date.

The former NBA player was extraordinary, both on and off-court, and his marriage life drew a lot of attention even today. If you are asking yourself these questions: Is Shaq single? How many times has Shaq been married? Who is Shaq dating? You will find all the answers in this article.

Shaq has an interesting relationship and marriage life among celebrities. He has dated various women but is officially married to only one. His relationship with this particular woman has been the longest compared to others.  Stick this article and learn more about Shaq’s dating story.

Shaquille O’Neal Left Orlando Magic for Los Angeles in July 1996

Shaq left Orlando Magic in 1996 and Joined the Los Angeles Lakers. Rumour has it that he left the club because of a disagreement with Kobe Bryant. The two used to be partners in all their games, but Bryant had an ego. He was working hard in his career and he thought that Shaq wasn’t doing enough. He even used to repeatedly call him out in public saying that he should take the game seriously.

After four years in Orlando, Shaq decided to leave the club. However, he didn’t leave due to Bryant or other personal issues, he left because of money. Due to financial struggles and the need to build his future, he left the club of Orlando and joined Lake Angeles Lakers in 1996. This is after the Lakers offered him $ 121 million for the deal. He met Shaunie when he was 28 years and the two started dating.

Shaquille and Shaunie Celebrated the Birth of Their First Child on January 11, 2000

Shaunie, Shaq girlfriend gave birth to their first baby after two years of dating although Shaq kept his personal life a secret. However, the joy and pride he had for becoming a father could not stop him from breaking the news. Shareef Rashuan was the name of their baby boy.

November 13, 2001: Shaunie and Shaquille Welcome Their Second Child

They say that everything comes with a cost! When Shaq’s girlfriend gave birth to Amira Sanaa, his dad had to miss a practice with the Lakers. However, the fine he was charged could not be compared with the joy they had as a family.

One year later, at a grand ultra-private wedding ceremony, Shaq and their girlfriend got married. The wedding took place in the Beverly  Hotel. It was a ceremony like no other, as the family refers to it as an event of a lifetime.

Shaunie and Shaquille Third Child

Like Amira Sanaa, Shaqir Rashuan came into the season of basketball in the middle of the NBA playoffs on April 19, 2003. The doctors tried to induce Shaunie for Shaq not to miss the playoff but it bore no fruits. Though the Lakers missed a practice and flight, he managed to take a private jet to the game. Like before, the joy was greater than the loss.

Shaunie and Shaquille Fourth Child

Me’arah Sanaa was born a few hours after Shaq played an NBA playoff game against the Chicago Bulls on May 1, 2006. The player was filled with extreme happiness as the baby arrived healthy and beautiful. Living in a 30000 square foot room with six beautiful children, and a wife that got finer and finer even after giving birth to kids, Shaq had it all until the following year.

The Divorce

On September 5, 2007, Shaq filed a divorce from his wife with a petition that the marriage was irretrievably broken. In the petition, Shaq said that his wife was secretive about her assets.

The following month, Shaunie filed a court motion to dismiss the filing as their marriage could work out. She requested the court to grant her three months to fix the problem. She also denied the claims that she had been secretive about her assets.

Reconciliation

It seems that the marriage worked out as Shaunie said it would. The couple called off their divorce on August 15, 2008. She claimed that things were going perfectly well with her husband and that they could, at times, forget they had divorce papers somewhere.

Things seemed to be in place. People also reported that they had spotted them, and they were in good spirits. However, things suddenly took an unexpected direction as the year was approaching to end.

Filing for Separation

On November 10, 2009, Shaunie filed for separation from Shaquille.  She stated that they had differences with her husband, which could not be resolved. In addition, she filed for single custody of the four children, with Shaq seeing them through visits. She also claimed that she would eventually seek a divorce.

Divorce Settled

After long, tiresome procedures across both California and Florida,  the couple finally divorced on March 11, 2010. All matters regarding custody, property, and support were settled.

Shaq Relationships

How many times has Shaq been married? He has been in marriage with only one woman, Shaunie. However, other women have dated Shaq before, during, and after his marriage. Annie Alonzeh is the suspected Shaq O’Neal girlfriend now.  Though they have not yet made any public comments regarding their relationship, these two people might be dating.  Let’s have a look at some of these women who have dated this player.

Arnetta Yardbourgh

She is the first well-known woman to date Shaq from 1992 to 1996. They separated in January 1996. She gave birth to Taahirah, Shaq’s firstborn on July 1996.

Karrine Stephans

Shaq and Karrine dated for one year while he was married to Shaunine back in 2004. She is an American author, actress, and vixen. Based on research findings, the relationship was not that serious. It was just for pleasure.

Dominica Westling

During the dissolution of Shaq’s marriage with Shaunine, Dominica’s relationship with the player was revealed. He has been dating this Swedish model, nanny, and actress since around 2009.

 Laura Govan

It is said that this beautiful well-known figure in the Television reality landscape was in a romantic relationship with Shaq. However, she denied the claims saying that their relationship was just platonic.

Nicole Alexandra

After divorcing with Shaunine, Shaq started dating Nicole. They did not hide their relationship and the connection between them was a mixture of affection and adoration. Despite their genuine connection, their relationship collapsed after two years.

How Many Kids Does Shaquille O’Neal Have?

Overall, Shaquille O’Neal has a total of six kids. They have four kids (Shareef, Amirah, Shaqir, and Me’arah) with Shaunie, his ex-wife. He also has a daughter called Taahirah from his previous relationship. Additionally, Shaquille adopted Myles, Shaunie’s son from a previous relationship.

Conclusion

Shaq has been in various relationships over the past years. From his past relationships, the former basketball player seems to be attracted to models, actresses, and television figures. Having been in many relationships, Shaq was only married to Shaunie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Shaq married to now?

After divorcing Shaunie, Shaq has not married again. However, rumors are and some evidence that he is currently dating Annie Ilonzeh. She is an American Nigerian actress and model.

Did Shaunie love Shaq?

From the way they related for a few years in marriage, one could say that she did. However, after the divorce, Shaunie made claims that she was unsure if she loved Shaq.

How many children does Shaq have?

He has six known children. Shareef Rashuan, Amira Sanaa, Shaqir Rashuan and Me’arah Sanaa, Taahirah and Myles. He and Shaunie gave birth to the first four and Taahirah is from his relationship with Arnetta Yardbourgh. Shaunie already had a son, Myles before he met Shaq.