Giannis Antetokounmpo Raves Over Newborn Baby Aria, Saying It's a 'Blessing' to Add to His 'Growing Family' (Exclusive)
Giannis Antetokounmpo welcomed his fourth daughter, Aria, with his wife Mariah on Friday, May 2
The Nigerian-Greek Milwaukee Bucks star tells PEOPLE exclusively that he's "so happy and so grateful" for the new addition to the family
The couple, who wed during the summer of 2024, share three other children together
Giannis Antetokounmpo is loving life as a dad of four!
During a conversation with PEOPLE about his partnership with Huggies for their Little Movers diaper franchise, the Milwaukee Bucks star, 30, talks about how life has been since welcoming his fourth baby, a girl named Aria Capri, with his wife Mariah Antetokounmpo.
The proud dad shares with PEOPLE that he and his wife are "so happy and so grateful" for the new addition to their family and opens up about what life has been like since bringing the little one home.
"We are just so happy and so grateful for our growing family," he tells PEOPLE. "The first few days can be crazy but, at the same time, they are incredibly rewarding. I wouldn't change it for anything. Both mom and baby are healthy and doing well, so it really is a blessing and we're just enjoying the time being parents to our four kids."
Related: Giannis Antetokounmpo Welcomes Baby No. 4 with Wife Mariah and Shares the First Photo of His Baby Girl
Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Pete Olsen Giannis Antetokounmpo and daughter
Giannis Antetokounmpo and daughter
In addition to the newborn, the couple, who wed during the summer of 2024, share three other children: daughter Eva, 19 months, and sons Maverick, 3, and Liam, 5. Antetokounmpo tells PEOPLE that his family of six is "such a blessing," since he and his wife came from big families.
"It's such a blessing to have a big family. Both Mariah and I come from big families, so we always knew we'd want one of our own," he says. "And I love knowing that my kids will have each other just like my brothers and I had each other."
The NBA star adds, "My kids, Mariah, my brothers, my mom, family.. it means everything to me."
As for the other little ones in the family, Antetokounmpo says his three children have embraced the role of being older siblings.
"They're definitely excited," he tells PEOPLE. "Liam and Maverick are already great big brothers to Eva, and they're very protective too. I think Eva is just happy to have another person to play with. I love watching all of their bonds grow little by little every day. It's special."
Pete Olsen Giannis Antetokounmpo and daughter
Giannis Antetokounmpo and daughter
The PEOPLE App is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!
Related: Giannis Antetokounmpo's 3 Kids: All About Liam, Maverick and Eva
The Nigerian-Greek basketball player first announced that he and his wife welcomed their fourth baby together with a joint post on Instagram. The upload showed their bundle of joy swaddled in the delivery room's bassinet, wearing a pink bow, sharing her name in the caption with a yellow heart emoji.
While Antetokounmpo rarely shares photos of his kids on social media, his wife has been vocal about how much she loves raising a family with the NBA star. For Father's Day in June 2023, the Sincerely, Mariah founder shared snaps of their family, noting how much of "a blessing" he is to their "growing family."
"HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to our 🌍! We love you so much dada and thank you for everything that you do for our growing family. You are such a blessing!" she wrote on Instagram.
Read the original article on People
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Yahoo
Pacers' Ben Sheppard reveals intriguing plan amid excitement for Game 7 vs. Thunder
The post Pacers' Ben Sheppard reveals intriguing plan amid excitement for Game 7 vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints. Ben Sheppard had an intriguing plan to share before the Indiana Pacers face the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Advertisement The Pacers have had a competitive series against the Thunder so far. They had a 2-1 series lead before Oklahoma City took the next two games. Despite this, Indiana responded in a crucial Game 6 win at home to force Game 7 on the road. Sheppard talked about his experience during pregame preparations for Game 7 on Saturday. One of the topics he went over was his mustache, which he intends on shaving in the near future. However, he will not do it before the game commences. 'I seen a wedding picture of my dad with a mustache. I think that's why I grew that. I might shave it soon,' Sheppard said. What's next for Ben Sheppard, Pacers Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images A fun plan for Ben Sheppard to have as he and the Pacers get ready for Game 7 against the Thunder. Advertisement Indiana has had a spectacular playoff run this year. They surprised many by taking down Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in five games during the first round. The Pacers shocked many when they upset Donovan Mitchell and the 64-win Cleveland Cavaliers squad in five games. They kept up the momentum by beating Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in six games. This resulted in the franchise returning to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. Their unity as a squad has allowed them to be one of the most potent offenses in the league. They realized their potential when they reached the East Finals in 2024; they now have the opportunity to maximize it by reaching the mountaintop of NBA history. The Pacers will fight to win their first-ever NBA title when they face the Thunder in Game 7. The contest will take place on June 22 at 8 p.m. ET. Related: Is Scott Foster officiating Pacers vs. Thunder NBA Finals Game 7? Related: Is Tyrese Haliburton playing tonight? Pacers-Thunder NBA Finals Game 7 injury report
USA Today
4 hours ago
- USA Today
Machine Gun Kelly makes rare red-carpet appearance with daughter Casie: See the photos
Machine Gun Kelly may be an award-winning musician, but fatherhood remains the top gig. The Grammy-nominated rap-rocker (real name: Colson Baker) stepped out with his eldest daughter, Casie Baker, for a rare red-carpet appearance at the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards on June 21. Kelly shares Casie, 15, with his ex Emma Cannon. He "definitely gives a lot of advice. He's more like a hype man, though," Casie told People magazine in an interview ahead of the ceremony, to which Kelly replied, "Yeah, I'm a cheerleader." The teen added that her rockstar dad encourages her to be herself. For their Kids' Choice Awards appearance, Casie was dolled up in a strapless bubblegum pink dress, while Kelly kept things sleek in an all-black romper and matching boots. Machine Gun Kelly reveals baby's name, gives shout-out to ex-fiancée Megan Fox Kelly has been busy in the fatherhood department as of late. The "My Ex's Best Friend" singer welcomed a daughter, Saga Blade Fox-Baker, in March with ex-fianceé Megan Fox. "Megan is in the no sleep club, for sure," Kelly, 35, told People. "Women are in the rougher trenches of the newborn process, but my specialty is music and laughs and whatever I can do to make her smile and kind of get introduced to the world with love." Earlier this week, Kelly revealed the baby's name in a June 17 Instagram post, which included an adorable video of the singer serenading the infant with a ukulele. Casie gushed that becoming an older sister has been "fun," adding, "It's really just so cute. I love her so much." 10 bingeable memoirs to check out: Celebrities tell all about aging, marriage and Beyoncé Saga marks Kelly and Fox's first child after calling off their January 2022 engagement. In a March 2024 interview on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, Fox declined to go into detail about their current relationship status. "I think that what I've learned from being in this relationship is that it's not for public consumption, so I think, as of now, I don't have a comment on the status of the relationship, per se," she said. "What I can say is: That is what I refer to as being my 'twin soul,' and there will always be a tether to him no matter what."
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Yahoo
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo's 2-word post after Kevin Durant trade
The post Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo's 2-word post after Kevin Durant trade appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Houston Rockets stole the show on the day of Game 7 of the NBA Finals, swinging a massive trade for Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. In exchange, the Suns got Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 overall pick in the NBA Draft and a handful of second-rounders in return. As expected, the deal sent shockwaves through the NBA world, and everyone was put on notice. After the deal was announced, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo took to social media to announce his instant reaction. 'Oh oh,' Antetokounmpo wrote on X, formerly Twitter. First things first, Antetokounmpo likely is thrilled to see trade news that doesn't involve himself. There was a firestorm of rumors and discussion about whether the two-time league MVP would still be in Milwaukee next season after his Bucks lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Indiana Pacers, who will play for the title on Sunday night. After another early exit and the crippling Achilles injury to Damian Lillard, nobody would have blamed Antetokounmpo for thanking the Bucks for everything and trying to move on to a team that has a better chance of contending for a title in the immediate future. However, despite all the rumors, it doesn't seem like that will be the case and everything is trending toward him staying put. That was never the case with Durant, who has been headed for a trade for most of the last year. Nothing worked out for Durant in Phoenix last season as the Suns struggled in every which way, flaming out without even reaching the play-in out West. Antetokounmpo is also probably happy to see Durant staying in the Western Conference, leaving the East without much star power compared to its loaded conference counterpart. Durant immediately turns the Rockets into a title contender if they are healthy next season, but the Bucks wouldn't have to deal with that until at least the NBA Finals. Related: Bucks' Pat Connaughton makes $9.4 million decision for 2025-26 season
