Tennis star Anna Kournikova was a household name in the early 2000s, not only racking up win after win and reaching eighth place worldwide in her chosen sport, but earning brand deals, snapping up modeling contracts, and even enjoying a stint as a trainer on the TV show “The Biggest Loser.” While Kournikova’s tennis career came to a sudden halt after a back injury — and before she was able to earn a much-coveted singles trophy — she’d already secured her place in history, and a personal fortune, besides.
Naturally, a lot of Kournikova’s lucrative sponsorships were sports-centric, with brand partners like Adidas, K-Swiss, and Omega earning her as much as $10 million a year at their height. The tennis star also earned $3.5 million in prize money during her career. These days, her total net worth sits somewhere around a comfortable $60 million — plus, she’s got the further advantage of a wealthy partner in pop star Enrique Iglesias. Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias share a very private relationship, but we know that they’ve been together since way back in 2001 and that the “Hero” singer’s current net worth is around $100 million, giving the couple a combined net worth of $160 million.
Obviously, this is more than enough money to enjoy a lifestyle that prioritizes the best of the best. As Kournikova herself once said, “[I’m] like a menu. You can look but you can’t afford it” (via ESPN). From traveling in style to enjoying the finest clothes and accessories, Anna Kournikova has spun her brief but impactful time on the tennis courts into a truly lavish life.
Athletes are stars in their own rights, but not all of them make the hop to red-carpet fame. This wasn’t an issue for Anna Kournikova, who was put on the guest list for awards shows, premieres, and other high-profile events from very early on in her career. For instance, in 2003, Kournikova turned heads at the GQ Man of the Year Awards, and in 2005, Kournikova attended both the Teen Choice Awards and the World Music Awards. A pop-culture darling, Kournikova even scored a cameo role in the Jim Carrey 2000 comedy “Me, Myself & Irene.”
Dating a pop star hasn’t hurt Kournikova’s red-carpet appeal, either. While this power couple has been a little more reclusive in recent years, Kournikova and beau Enrique Iglesias were spotted at several major events together when they first started dating, such as the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards and the 2003 premiere of “Once Upon a Time in Mexico.” Nowadays, they try to stay out of the public eye, but if the right event were to come along, we wouldn’t be surprised to see Kournikova strutting the red carpet again.
Anna Kournikova may not like to spend a lot of time shopping in high-end boutiques — as she once told Elle, “I don’t really like to go shopping. After an hour I get a little antsy, so I definitely shop online,” — but that hasn’t hindered her access to top-tier fashion. Whether she’s showing up to an interview in Gucci sunglasses or flaunting a Chanel handbag on Instagram, Kournikova knows how to keep it chic (we’re guessing she has the perfect capsule wardrobe at home!). She also still participates in the occasional fashion photoshoot, such as the feature she did for Cosmopolitan Russia in 2019, which featured the former athlete in a stunning green gown.
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When it comes to Kournikova’s designer wardrobe, her watch collection is of particular note — perhaps because of all those tennis-era sponsorships, which included the luxury watch brand Omega. At the time, Kournikova was known to promote the diamond-studded Omega Constellation watch, priced at $6,400. But the ultimate crown jewel of her collection apparently isn’t an Omega; it’s a Chanel J12, which is valued at a staggering $15,200 at the time of writing.
And let’s not forget the incredible not-quite-engagement ring that Kournikova received from Enrique Iglesias back in 2004, even though the couple reportedly has no intentions of getting married. Featuring a massive pink diamond tucked between two smaller white diamonds, this single piece of jewelry is estimated to be worth $5 million. Opulent, indeed.
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