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Yvette Prieto

Yvette Prieto is a Cuban-American former model.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Yvette Prieto is a Cuban-American former model. She is known for her modelling work, including for designer Alexander Wang, and for appearing as herself in the documentary *Cuba: An Island Apart*. She is also widely recognized as the spouse of former basketball player Michael Jordan.

Early life

Prieto was born in Cuba on March 26, 1978. Available sources identify her as Cuban-American.

Modeling career

Prieto worked as a model and is reported to have modelled for Alexander Wang. She also appeared as herself in the documentary *Cuba: An Island Apart*.

Personal life

Prieto met Michael Jordan in Miami in 2008, and the couple married on April 27, 2013. They have twin daughters, Victoria and Ysabel.

Public profile

Prieto is best known in public sources for her modelling career and her marriage to Michael Jordan. She has generally kept a private personal life.

Key facts

  • Yvette Prieto is a Cuban-born model.
  • She has modelled for designer Alexander Wang.
  • She appeared as herself in the documentary *Cuba: An Island Apart*.
  • She married former NBA player Michael Jordan in 2013.
  • Prieto and Jordan have twin daughters.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Yvette Prieto?
Yvette Prieto is a Cuban-American model who is also known as the wife of Michael Jordan.
When was Yvette Prieto born?
She was born on March 26, 1978.
What is Yvette Prieto known for?
She is known for modelling, including work for Alexander Wang, and for appearing in *Cuba: An Island Apart*.
Who is Yvette Prieto married to?
She is married to former basketball player Michael Jordan.
Does Yvette Prieto have children?
Yes. She and Michael Jordan have twin daughters.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yvette_Prieto
    Supports: Birth date, Cuban-American identity, modelling work, and appearance in Cuba: An Island Apart.
  2. People — https://people.com/sports/who-is-yvette-prieto-michael-jordan-wife/
    Supports: Marriage to Michael Jordan, meeting in Miami in 2008, wedding date, and twin daughters.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5659835/bio/
    Supports: Marriage to Michael Jordan, children, and occupation as model.