How did Michael Jordan meet his first wife? More on NBA star's marriage with Juanita Vanoy

latest episodes of Michael Jordan's documentary Last Dance released on Sunday, April 26 ET (Monday, April 27 IST). ten-part docu-series will focus on NBA legend's last season with Chicago Bulls, which includes various never-seen-before foot and anecdotes from Jordan's life. Let's see when and how did Michael Jordan meet his first wife Juanita Vay in 90s. 

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How did Michael Jordan meet his first wife? Who is Michael Jordan first wife Juanita Vay?

Vay started her modelling career as a teenr. She n moved on to work at  American Bar Association as an executive secretary and a model. Born on 13 June 1959, Vay grew up in Chicago, Illiis.

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Michael Jordan first wife Juanita Vay: How did Michael Jordan meet his first wife?

So how did Michael Jordan meet his first wife? Jordan and Vay reportedly met at a Chicago Bennigan’s restaurant in 1984. Both of m met at parties for a couple of times before y began dating. pair was apparently introduced by a common friend.

Vey gave birth ir to first son Jeffrey ten months before ir marri in 1989. couple was reportedly engd in 1987 but called off ir engment for unkwn reasons. pair sorted out ir differences in 1988. 

Jordan and Vay got married at A Little White Wedding Chapel after 2:00 AM on a Saturday morning. pair welcomed two more children – ir daughter Jasmine and son Marcus – before deciding to separate in 2006. 

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After ten years of marri, Vay filed for a divorce in 2002. legal documents stated that Jordan was 'impractical and t in best interests of family'. Though ir differences were termed as 'irreconcilable', y tried to reconcile for four years before ir divorce was finalized. ir lawyers me a statement about divorce but provided furr detail. 

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Where is Juanita Vay right w?

After her divorce, Vay h led a private life. She does t have any social media account and barely makes any public appearances. In 2013, she gave an interview where she mitted to enjoying travelling, collecting art, doing yoga and working with NGOs around Chicago. In same interview, she stated that she and Jordan are on good terms and often only talk about ir children. 

Michael Jordan girlfriends: Michael Jordan wife Yvette Prieto

Jordan started dating Yvette Prieto in 2008, two years after his divorce from Vay. couple got married in 2013 and have been toger ever since. y have twin daughters – Victoria and Ysabel. As of w, it is t kwn if eir Vay or Prieto will make an appearence in his documentary.