Having been married to former NBA player Shaquille O’Neal, Shaunie Henderson is one of the most famous and successful women in the entertainment industry. She is also the executive producer of the television series Baller Wives and Basketball Wives LA.
Relationship with Shaquille O’Neal
Despite his status as a basketball legend, Shaq is still making moves with ladies. He was spotted with Nischelle Turner at Super Bowl LVI and has also dated Nicole Alexander and Laticia Rolle. While he has not directly confirmed these reports, he has made several subtle hints to substantiate the speculations.
O’Neal and Henderson are good friends, and support each other through new relationships. They even co-parent their kids. In fact, they have four children together.
The two have never publicly addressed their relationship. However, Slaughter spoke about it in a resurfaced interview. She said that O’Neal decided that he was done playing basketball after being with her. She also said that O’Neal verbally harassed a co-star. This allegedly led to the demise of their relationship.
Shaunie O’Neal was born on November 27, 1974, in Wichita Falls, Texas. She is a television personality, entrepreneur, and ex-wife of NBA legend Shaq. They married in December 2002. They have four children together: Shareef Rashaun, Amirah Sanaa, Taahirah O’Neal, and Myles.
Family life
During the 2002 NBA season, Shaquille O’Neal played for the Los Angeles Lakers. He was a two-time NBA All-Star, and he played with Kobe Bryant. In addition to his accomplishments on the court, O’Neal has also been a successful entrepreneur. He has a number of businesses and is one of the richest athletes in sports history. In addition to his basketball achievements, O’Neal has been named to seven All-Defensive teams. He also earned Olympic gold and has been selected to two NBA scoring titles.
Shaq and Shaunie O’Neal have five children together. The first was born in 2000. Shaq and Shaunie were married a year later. They welcomed daughter Amirah Sanaa in 2006. They also had a daughter, Taahirah, in 2006. They have a son, Shaqir Rashaun, who was born in 2003. They have three other children: Me’arah, Shareef, and Shaqir.
Before Shaquille and Shaunie became parents, they met as film marketers. After their first child was born, they began dating. They were reportedly dating for two years.
Career as a television personality
Currently, Shaunie O’Neal works as a television personality, a businesswoman, entrepreneur, and writer. She has worked on many different projects, including a reality show called Shaunie’s Home Court. She also serves as an executive producer for VH-1. She has also worked on the show Basketball Wives.
She began her career as a film marketer for FOX Entertainment. In 2010, Shaunie became an executive producer for Basketball Wives, a reality show that follows the lives of the wives of some of the most popular NBA players. She also launched her own shoe line. She has also participated in non-profit organizations.
She has a long history of advocacy for women’s rights. She regularly takes part in the Mission Christmas Eve program for homeless people. She also uses her program Let’s Talk About It to help women who are entrepreneurs. She encourages women to feel more confident about their endeavors. The proceeds from Let’s Talk About It go towards helping underprivileged children.
Philanthropy
During his 19-year NBA career, Shaq O’Neal has been known for his generosity. From helping out strangers to donating millions to organizations, he has made a big impact in many communities. His generosity and kindness is often noted during the holiday season, and it isn’t difficult to see why.
The Shaq O’Neal Foundation works to create pathways for underserved youth. The foundation partners with organizations like Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Free The Children, and the Kids Wish Network. These organizations provide millions of dollars to children in need. The foundation also partners with Communities in Schools to help provide resources for schools.
The Shaq O’Neal foundation also launched a charity initiative called Shaq Gives Back. This initiative raised $1 million in a 24 hour period. The funds will be used to support the foundation’s work.
The O’Neal Foundation also partnered with Communities in Schools to help provide resources for high school students in need. In 2019, the foundation will award grants to 23 high schools nationwide, including grants for Title I high schools.
