Anthony Edwards has formally tied the knot with longtime girlfriend Shannon Jackson.
Minnesota marriage information present the Timberwolves star and Jackson had been married on July 16. His representatives didn’t instantly reply to Web page Six’s request for remark.
Marriage hypothesis intensified after Edwards was seen carrying a black ring at Fanatics Fest in New York Metropolis. The couple, who went public with their relationship in 2020, share a 2-year-old daughter, Aislynn.
The marriage follows Edwards’ extremely publicized authorized dispute with mannequin Ayesha Howard, the mom of his daughter Aubri’ Summers.
Edwards filed a paternity and youngster assist case in Georgia in 2024, whereas Howard later sought to maneuver the case to California, claiming they “hung out collectively in varied cities whereas he performed for the Minnesota Timberwolves and through his low season. In January 2024, [she] found that [she] was pregnant together with his youngster.”
Howard additionally submitted alleged textual content messages, together with one through which she wrote, “I’m pregnant… wished to let you know in particular person however you gave me no different alternative. We most likely ought to have saved it cordial however we’re right here now.”
Edwards allegedly replied, “Okay lol. Get da abortion lol.”
In April 2025, Edwards agreed to provide Howard momentary sole authorized and bodily custody of their daughter.
Howard later accused him of “deliberately” hiding belongings to scale back youngster assist, whereas Edwards responded that she had “orchestrated a coordinated media marketing campaign” to “strain” him right into a monetary settlement.
All through the authorized battle, Jackson remained by his facet.
NBA star Anthony Edwards marries Shannon Jackson — months after youngster assist scandal https://t.co/YuMO4PJU1Z pic.twitter.com/cX6jCH3heh
— New York Submit (@nypost) July 23, 2026
