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Shaq’s Ex-Wife Shaunie Henderson Responds To Backlash over Marriage Comments

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Last week, Shaq’s ex-wife, Shaunie Henderson, released her book and did an interview about it. She received some backlash for things she said about Shaq in her book. In the book, Shaunie said that she questioned whether or not she was truly ever in love with Shaq. Additionally, Shaq responded with a self-deprecating response on Instagram. Now, she is responding to the criticism she has received for something she says was taken out of context. 

Shaunie Henderson was upset when a line from her new book “UNDEFEATED: Changing the Rules and Winning on My Own Terms” went viral, criticizing Shaquille O’Neal. In the book, she shared her perspective, describing Shaquille as unreliable and a repeat cheater. She wrote, “Looking back, I don’t know that I was ever really in love with the man, but I was in love with the idea of being married to the man I had a family with.” She continued, “I was in love with the idea of building a life together. I truly did enjoy spending time with him.” All in all, she is now clarifying that the quotes were taken out of context. Additionally, she says the response to them was not fair.

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Shaunie Henderson Responds to Criticism

Shaq responded to the quotes on social media. The big man said, “I understand… I wouldn’t have been in love with me either. Wishing you all the best. All love, Shaq.” Now, in an interview with People Magazine, Shaunie says the quote was taken way out of context. She said in the interview, “I’m not a word girl. I’m a character girl, and since I’ve left the marriage of Shaquille, my character has spoken for itself.” 

Shaunie goes on to explain further, saying, “When you love somebody, you love somebody, but to be in love with somebody is a different feeling, and I will be honest, I didn’t realize that until I found the love of my life right now and I’m in this marriage. I’m like, oh my gosh. It’s a different feeling.” Shaunie adds she doesn’t know why Shaq would run with the out-of-context passage on social media regarding Shaq. Overall, Shaunie Henderson stands by her comments and feelings.

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Shaq Responds After His Ex-Wife Says She Doesnt Know If She Ever Loved Him

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In her new book, Shaunie Henderson revealed that she was never really sure if she loved her ex-husband Shaquille O’Neal unconditionally. Henderson wrote about her relationship with the basketball star in her book Undefeated: Changing the Rules and Winning On My Own Terms. Shaunie married her current spouse in 2022 and adopted his last name. Henderson and O’Neal had four children together and were married from 2002 until 2011, but according to Henderson’s book, she preferred the lifestyle the marriage offered above the guy she married.

Henderson and Shaq got together in 1999, and they were married in 2002. In 2007, O’Neal filed for divorce, but they quickly got back together. In 2009, they refiled for divorce, and it was granted in 2011. Since then, she has remarried. Furthermore, In May 2022, she will wed pastor Keion Henderson. Shaq has had numerous partners since he got divorced and is currently part of Inside the NBA on TNT. Now, Shaq has responded to his ex-wife’s question of loving him on Instagram. 

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Shaq Responds To His Ex Wife Shaunie Henderson

 
 
 
 
 
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Henderson wrote about Shaq, “Looking back, I don’t know that I was ever really in love with the man, but I was in love with the idea of being married to the man I had a family with.” She continued, “I was in love with the idea of building a life together. I truly did enjoy spending time with him. [NBA] road trips allowed me to be with my husband and experience the NBA life for a little while.” Shaq responded to the quote on Instagram with a sad post saying, “I understand…I wouldn’t have been in love with me either. Wishing you all the best….”

Shaq was known for his infidelity while the pair were married. Shaq has previously apologized for his adultery throughout their marriage, and Henderson reportedly defended him somehow in her new book. Overall, Shaunie Henderson is just reflecting on a significant part of her life in her new book. Shaq is also dealing with his past, and it’s probably a lot for the big fella. All in all, the post on Instagram is kind of sad to see. 

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Royce Reed Claims Shaq Used To “Curse Her Out” For Ignoring Him While He Was Married To Shaunie

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Royce Reed has claimed that Shaq used to “curse her out” for ignoring him when he would hit her up, despite being married to Shaunie. Speaking with Carlos King, Reed explained how eventually, she came clean with Shaunie about everything that Shaq had said to her, showing her all the messages that Shaq had sent to her trying to find an in.

Shaq and Shaunie were married from 2002 to 2011, with Shaunie citing “irreconcilable differences” when filing the divorce that would be finalized in 2011. Shaq has repeatedly taken ownership of the divorce since it happened. In his own words, he made mistakes and was greedy. It’s unknown if his pursuit of Reed was one of these “mistakes” that cost him his marriage.

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Shaq Reflects On Past Relationships

Earlier this year, Shaq opened up about the mistakes he had made in previous relationships. “I had two perfect women and I messed it up. My first one was my baby mother, Arnetta [Yardbourgh], and then I met Shaunie [Nelson]. Shaunie was also a perfect woman and I messed it up. Yeah, you know, we were young and always just doing dumb stuff. But, you know, the good thing about our relationship is that they forgave me and we have a good relationship now. But when you ask me about the perfect woman, I had two perfect women and I messed it up. Just by, you know, being dumb,” Shaq said.

“I tell my sons all the time: ‘A man has three jobs when it comes to a woman. Protect, provide, and love. Some men can only offer two, for whatever reason, but I’ma teach you how to offer all three.’ And that’s what I try to do. Even though I don’t have a relationship with the women that I let get away, I will always PPL: protect, provide, and love. Whatever they need, they get it from me,” he concluded. “Shaunie’s married, I’m happy for her. I hope this gentleman treats her the way she’s supposed to be treated, and I’ma still love her. She’s still my wife, I will always protect, provide, and love for her, married or not. No, it’s just how I was raised. You protect, you provide, and you love your woman,” he continued.

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