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Mother of 3, Mariah Opens Up on New Passion After Engaging $70M Rich Giannis Antetokounmpo: “More Than Just His Partner”

Published 12/18/2023, 3:37 PM EST

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While it’s only been days since Giannis Antetokounmpo faced the bizarre game ball fiasco against the Pacers, his life off the court has been smooth as usual. Enjoying the company of his fiancée Mariah Riddlesprigger and their three kids, the Greek Freak has no troubles in his personal life. While Mrs Antetokounmpo has been very private, the philanthropist finally opened up about her life post-engagement.

Mariah’s philanthropic side after having Giannis Antetokounmpo in her life

Giannis has never shied away from publicly displaying his love for his better half. While Riddlesprigger has rarely been visible publicly apart from Bucks games, the 31-year-old recently opened up about her philanthropic life. Mariah claimed to the People that she struggled personally after falling in love with Giannis. “What do I want to do?”, asked Riddlesprigger herself amid the dilemma. Nonetheless, another opportunity came straight to her before the 7ft Giant popped her the question.

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I’m so much more than just his partner or his fiancée”, said the NBA WAG adding “It’s always been about giving back”. Similar to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mariah also admires the path of philanthropy. It’s been nearly a year since the Bucks star started the Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation (CAFF) along with his family.

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Now Mariah Riddlesprigger is also determined to play her major part in the nonprofit organization. But her thoughts for the betterment of society weren’t ignited by the external environment. Instead, it was the struggles of her firstborn that aroused the positive thought.

How did Giannis’ first son play a key role in Mariah’s philanthropy decision?

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The couple recently welcomed their baby number three. While the $70 Million net worth would give no problems to the Bucks star to buy some diapers, it did worry his soon-to-be wife Mariah during the birth of their first child Liam. Just days after his birth in February 2020, Giannis and Mariah learned the dark truth about diapers. “Whoa, diapers are expensive”, exclaimed the couple. Nonetheless, the pricey requirement for babies worried Mariah about other people. She said, “This is a basic need that all children should be clean”.

 

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A year later, the Antetokounmpo family held their first BIG Give Back diaper and fund drive in Milwaukee. The Philanthropist couple continued their diaper drive and raised $188,000 for Milwaukee families last month. As they begin to transform their relationship from fiancees to husband and wife, their philanthropy minds will only collaborate further.

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