Ben Simmons has been in the news amidst his promising start with the Los Angeles Clippers. While his stints in basketball have been well-acquainted, fans wish to find out about his life beyond the court. As a result, the NBA sensation’s relationship with his former partner is piquing interest. So, who is Ben Simmons’ ex-fiancee and what does she do for a living?
Here is everything you need to know about Simmons’s former partner, her job, and the couple’s relationship history.
Who is Ben Simmons’ ex-fiancee?
Ben Simmons was engaged to Maya Jama.
Following her split from Simmons, Jama was linked up with footballer Ruben Dias. However, none of the parties have confirmed the relationship yet. On the other hand, Simmons seems to have currently embraced singlehood.
What is Maya Jama’s job?
Maya Jama has a multi-faceted career.
Born on August 14, 1994, Jama hails from Bristol, England. She finished her schooling at Cotham school. Jama has worked as a presenter with numerous networks. This included JumpOff.TV, Sky UK, The Circle on Channel 4, Peter Crouch: Save Our Summer, BBC’s The Big New Year’s In, and many others.
She has also served as a host at the 2017 Pre-Brit Awards, Walk The Line, Love Island, and Love Island Games. The 30-year-old has worked on the radio with Rinse FM and BBC Radio 1. Additionally, Jama has been the brand ambassador for Adidas and Aussie. Aside from her career in presenting, Jama also tried her luck in business. She is the owner of the clothing brand PrettyLittleThing and the beauty brand, MIJ Masks.
Ben Simmons and Maya Jama’s relationship history
Ben Simmons and Maya Jama first sparked dating rumors in May 2021. It was when Jama posted a picture wearing red NBA shorts reportedly belonging to Simmons. Further, the two made their first public appearance at the Wimbledon tennis tournament where they were also spotted kissing. After numerous speculation, the couple went Instagram official in July of the same year The businesswoman shared cute pictures on her Instagram stories with the footballer on his 25th birthday, as per Cosmopolitan.
Further, engagement rumors sparked when Simmons was reported to propose to her during the family holidays in New Jersey. Later, the Daily Mail captured Jama wearing an engagement ring during a coffee date in Philadelphia. In August 2022, it was rumored that the couple parted ways which they clarified to be false. However, the New York Post confirmed the split citing reasons as the pair’s busy schedules and long-distance relationships.
