The Extraordinary Love Story of WNBA Star Breanna Stewart and Wife Marta Xargay
WNBA superstar Breanna Stewart and her wife Marta Xargay's beautiful love story unfolds through the years, from their enchanting meeting in 2018 to their blissful wedding in July 2021 and the joyous arrival of their daughter the following month Witness their incredible journey of love, growth, and happiness
Sports phenomenon Breanna Stewart met her wife, Marta Xargay, while pursuing her passion for basketball. Stewart, hailing from New York, crossed paths with Xargay, who was born in Spain, while playing for the Dynamo Kursk team in Russia. Although they both joined the squad for the 2018-19 season, their initial connection was limited due to their pre-existing friendships within the team.
"Stewart jokingly mentioned to People in 2021 that she didn't talk to me. She had already been in Russia before I arrived and I was occupied with understanding the team. However, as time went on, I began to develop relationships with my teammates. I found myself increasingly interested in Marta, although still hesitant to take any action."
However, within a year, the situation transformed. After Stewart returned to the United States in 2019 to recover from a ruptured Achilles tendon, she and Xargay maintained a long-distance relationship. Two years later, they got married.
Xargay retired from professional basketball in 2021, but she has remained a strong supporter of Stewart's career in the WNBA. Stewart initially achieved success as a two-time champion with the Seattle Storm and now serves as a power forward for the New York Liberty. Xargay expressed their enduring connection through an Instagram post in January 2023, accompanied by a heartwarming photo of the two of them.
Keep scrolling for a look back at Stewart and Xargay’s complete relationship timeline:
2018
Marta Xargay and Breanna Stewart. Courtesy of Marta Xargay/Instagram
Stewart and Xargay met while playing for the Russian team Dynamo Kursk.
2019
After Stewart — known to fans as Stewie — returned to the United States to recover from an injury, she continued her relationship with Xargay via long distance.
May 2021
Stewart popped the question while the duo were hiking in Phoenix. “Did a thing. Another ring,” Stewart wrote via Instagram at the time. “She said YES.”
July 2021
August 2021
The wedding took place just before Stewart's departure to Tokyo for the 2020 Olympics, which got delayed by a year due to the global impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Subsequently, the U.S. women's team triumphed and secured the coveted gold medal.
Breanna Stewart and Marta Xargay with daughter Ruby Mae Stewart Xargay. Courtesy of Marta Xargay/Instagram
May 2023
Two days after returning from Tokyo, Stewart and Xargay joyfully welcomed their daughter Ruby into the world through a surrogate. Following this incredible milestone, Stewart had the honor of attending a belated celebration at the White House to commemorate the Seattle Storm's victorious 2020 championship win. During her visit, President Joe Biden expressed his admiration, acknowledging Stewart's phenomenal achievements of securing a WNBA championship, winning Olympic gold, and most importantly, becoming the proud parent of a precious baby girl named Ruby. President Biden applauded Stewart for her exceptional year of accomplishments, emphasizing the magnitude of her success by exclaiming, "It's been an extraordinary year for you, kid."Stewart and Xargay have announced that they are expecting their second child. Stewart took to Instagram to share the news, posting a photo of herself, her pregnant wife, and Ruby, with the caption, "When 3 turns to 4... Oct. 2023. Happy Mother's Day!"
