Lala Anthony is setting the record straight and giving the tea on why she’s still rocking her ex-husband Carmelo Anthony‘s last name. In true Lala fashion, she dropped some serious knowledge, and the streets are buzzing!
- Lala Explains the Name Decision
- Family First: Keeping the Connection with Kiyan
- Looking Ahead: The Name Stays
- Fans React to Lala’s Bold Move
- La La Anthony Keeps Her Last Name for Her Son Kian, Not Ex Carmelo Anthony
- Proud mom ready to support son’s basketball journey
- Watching her son’s career feels like a new beginning
- La La opens up about the end of her marriage to Carmelo
Lala Explains the Name Decision
During a recent interview, Lala got real about why she’s holding onto the name Anthony, and it’s not just for the reasons you might think. “Look, I’ve been Lala Anthony longer than I was ever Lala Vazquez,” she said with a smirk. “The name Anthony isn’t just about my marriage; it’s about my brand, my career, and how people know me. Why would I give that up?”
Family First: Keeping the Connection with Kiyan
Lala also spilled that keeping the name is about family unity, especially for their son, Kiyan Anthony. “I want to have the same last name as my son. It’s about keeping that connection strong, and it’s something I’m proud of.”
Looking Ahead: The Name Stays
But don’t get it twisted—Lala isn’t just holding onto the past. She’s planning to take the name Anthony to new heights in her future endeavors. “There’s so much more I’m working on, and the name Anthony is coming with me every step of the way. It’s not just who I was; it’s who I am and who I’m becoming.”
Fans React to Lala’s Bold Move
Of course, the internet is on fire with reactions, with fans showing major love for Lala’s decision. Some are even calling her the queen of keeping it real! Whether you’re Team Lala or not, one thing’s for sure: Lala Anthony isn’t just living in the spotlight—she’s owning it, last name and all.
La La Anthony Keeps Her Last Name for Her Son Kian, Not Ex Carmelo Anthony
La La Anthony has decided to keep her last name — and it’s not for her ex-husband, Carmelo Anthony, but for their son, Kian. During a panel at Fanatics Fest in New York City, the TV personality opened up about her 17-year-old daughter’s burgeoning basketball career and revealed that her NBA dreams are a big reason she keeps her last name.
When moderator Taylor Rooks mentioned how special it would be to one day buy Kian’s NBA jersey, La La laughed and replied, “That’s why I haven’t changed my last name yet. I’ll keep it for a while!”
Proud mom ready to support son’s basketball journey
La La and Carmelo ended their marriage in 2021, but the power actress says she’s keeping the name “Anthony” for her son. The proud mom explained that she wants to wear Kian’s jersey when he turns professional. A promising young player, Kian is currently ranked among ESPN’s top high school basketball talents in New York and plays as a shooting guard for Long Island Lutheran High School.
Even though Carmelo played seven seasons with the New York Knicks, La La made it clear that she will cheer on whichever team her son joins. “I’ll go wherever he goes,” she said. “Wherever Kian is that’s my team.”
Watching her son’s career feels like a new beginning
La La reflected that supporting her son feels completely different than cheering on her ex-husband. “When it’s your baby, it’s a whole new feeling,” she said. “It’s like starting a new chapter and going on this journey with him.”
She also described Kian as a humble and easygoing person despite the increased attention surrounding his game. “He’s very even-keeled,” she added. “That’s what I admire most about him.”
La La opens up about the end of her marriage to Carmelo
La La recently gave insight into what led to her and Carmelo’s split. Speaking on Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast, she revealed that Carmelo’s trade to the New York Knicks in 2011 was the beginning of the struggles in their relationship.
“Living in New York changed everything,” she said. “When we were living here under so much attention, things got complicated. Looking back, that was the beginning of the marriage breaking up.”
The constant spotlight and media scrutiny made life more difficult for the couple, even though La La was already a New Yorker. “That wasn’t the only reason things ended,” she explained, “but New York definitely made things more difficult — people were watching every little thing.”
