Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday‘s heroic antics in the NBA finals have made him a star for basketball enthusiasts. However, many fans are curious to know more about aspects of Holiday’s personal life, such as his wife, Lauren Holiday.
Here are all the details fans might want to know about Jrue Holiday’s wife, Lauren, including her age, and her battle with cancer.
Who is Celtics guard Jrue Holiday’s wife?
Jrue Holiday’s wife is former soccer star, Lauren Holiday.
The two first met in UCLA where they were attending college in 2008 and started their athletic journeys together. Coming from completely different sports backgrounds has never been an obstacle for the couple.
Jrue Holiday and Lauren had a beautiful seaside wedding in 2013, as per People. Talking to The Philadelphia Inquirer before their engagement, Lauren said, “Knowing that I’m going to be with him for the rest of my life has been quite a cool feeling.” They are blessed with two children, having welcomed their baby girl, Jrue Tyler in September 2016 and their son, Hendrix in 2020.
What is Lauren Holiday’s age?
Born on September 30, 1987, Lauren Holiday is 36 years old. She is two years older than her husband, Jrue, who is 34 years old.
According to NBC Sports Boston, Jrue Holiday’s wife, Lauren was a part of the US women’s soccer team. She went on to clinch gold medals with the team in the 2008 and 2012 editions of the Olympics and the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Lauren Holiday’s illness explained
As per ABC News, Lauren Holiday was diagnosed with meningioma while she was pregnant with her daughter in 2016. After experiencing multiple headaches, Lauren underwent a check-up, thus leading to the discovery of the tumor.
Jrue Holiday’s wife, Lauren was sent into labor early so that they could operate on it in October 2016. She underwent brain surgery after the birth of her daughter, thus becoming free from cancer.
