Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova: Inside their 18-year love story
A look at Enrique and Anna's romance, from their glam life in Miami to twins Nicholas and Lucy
A long-lasting love story
Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova are one of the most stable and discreet celebrity couples in show biz. Their love of privacy has ensured that they stay away from the spotlight, nurturing their relationship with the least public pressure possible. After almost 20 years together they are still going strong and when we do get a peek at their life, it's clear the two are more in love than ever.
The Spanish singer and the Russian tennis player met in 2001 when she starred in Enrique´s hit music video Escape. But the case of love at first sight was just the beginning of their beautiful love story... scroll through to see the major milestones of their long-lasting romance.
No Escape for Enrique
After massive hits such as Bailamos and Hero, Enrique Iglesias was at the peak of his career when he released his fifth album, Escape. Dave Meyers, the director of the first single´s music video, also titled Escape, invited tennis star Anna Kournikova to appear in it. "She´s independent, she´s beautiful, she´s funny," Enrique would say later about the stunning athlete.
A meeting of stars
Before meeting Anna, Enrique was one of the most popular singers in the world. A global Latino heartthrob who had embarked on four world tours, he had millions of fans in every continent.
By the time she met Enrique, Anna also knew what fame implied. She had started her tennis career when she was just 15, and, apart from being one of the sport's most sought-after players, racking up contracts with exclusive brands, her gorgeous looks also landed her on the cover of major magazines. The tennis beauty announced her retirement when she was just 22, two years after meeting Enrique.