Some moments define families more than fame or championships. Moments of love, tradition, and joy that shine even brighter than an NBA trophy under the lights. For the Curry family, this summer has been filled with those moments. And this time, the spotlight wasn’t on Steph’s jumper or Ayesha’s next product drop. It was on their firstborn, the one who once yawned into a press conference mic and captured the world’s heart.

Riley Curry has reached a golden milestone. The little girl who often stole her dad’s spotlight as a toddler while sitting alongside him at his Golden State Warriors post-game conferences is officially a teenager. “And just like that she’s THIRTEEN,” Ayesha gushed on Instagram July 20. “Leaving it at that because @stephencurry30 and I are still processing. We love our Riley Roo.” In true Curry fashion, the celebration wasn’t just any birthday party; it was a full-blown experience.

The Currys packed their bags and made a 2,816-mile journey from their Bay Area home all the way to Southern California to mark Riley’s big 1-3 with a day she’ll never forget. On July 19, Stephen, Ayesha, and Riley were spotted at Universal Studios Hollywood, soaking up all the fun and magic the park had to offer. A fan account captured clips from the park, captioning it with heartfelt reactions like, “i love this family 🥹” and “steph at universal studios hollywood on the 19th for riley’s birthday 😭”.

Steph Curry and Ayesha went full theme-park mode, rocking Luigi and Mario hats like the power couple they are, while Riley sported sparkling star headbands, channeling her own kind of Super Mario stardom. Riley has always known who the real MVP is, since as 2 years old she yawned, giggled in 2015. And even told her dad to “be quiet” as he tried to answer questions from reporters. It didn’t stop there as she had an encore performance, where she sang Big Sean’s “Blessings” into the mic. 

After everything Riley has given fans, this celebration felt like a thank-you from her parents. Not a massive spectacle with flashing lights and social media streams, but a wholesome, thoughtful gesture that reminded everyone what the Currys stand for: love, presence, and family over everything.

Mom and mini CEO team up for Sweet July

But the birthday bash wasn’t the only headline the Curry girls made this summer. Ayesha Curry, fresh off launching her latest Sweet July Skin product. The much-anticipated lip treatment line teamed up with San Francisco’s beloved Garden Creamery to bring the tropical flavors of her products to life.

The result? A dreamy fusion of skincare and ice cream, complete with Lychees and Cream and Guava Jelly Swirl Sorbet flavors. Ayesha, ever the hands-on mompreneur, was seen serving ice cream and posing with guests, but the best part? Riley and her younger sister Ryan were right there by her side, helping out, posing proudly, and soaking up every bit of the celebration.

“My big girls. What a @sweetjulyskin it is,” Ayesha captioned a sweet Instagram story, showing off her daughters’ support and joy. Riley, who once shyly clung to her dad’s arms at post-game interviews, now helps her mom run a product launch like a pro. Whether it’s volleyball, making chicken piccata from scratch, or helping with brand events, Riley is growing into a young woman with heart, talent, and Curry-level poise.

The Curry family has always kept their values front and center, even amid their global visibility. As Steph once told SF Gate, “My goal is just to … give my kids the best chance at success and at seeing the world in the proper way. Trying to give our kids the best chance to be successful and have a normal life.” This summer has been a reflection of that vision full of simple joys, new beginnings, and love shared both at home and far away.