Former tennis star Anna Kournikova offered her fans a rare glimpse into her private family life. She shared a new photo just in time for Halloween.
Kournikova, 44, posted the image on Instagram on Saturday, October 18. She shares three children with her longtime partner, singer Enrique Iglesias, 50.
The couple’s children are son Nicholas, 7, and daughters Lucy, 7, and Mary, 4. Kournikova captioned her post with simple emojis: “🎃🎃⚽️🐥.”
The family appeared to be wearing Halloween costumes in the photo. Kournikova dressed as a chicken, complete with sunglasses.
Her daughters wore matching pumpkin costumes with orange Crocs. Nicholas, meanwhile, was a soccer star and posed in front of his mother.
Fans immediately responded to the sweet image. Many expressed their surprise at how much the children have grown.
One fan account commented, “The kids are growing so much! So adorable!” Another added, “So sweet! So happy you posted again, my love, we missed you so much.”
A third fan wrote, “I love it! The sweetest pumpkins and chicken mama.”
Kournikova and Iglesias have been together since 2001. They first met on the set of his “Escape” music video.
The couple has famously kept their romance and family life private over the years. This dedication to privacy remains a hallmark of their relationship.
Iglesias reflected on their initial connection in an October 2023 interview with People. He noted that despite their different worlds, they understood each other.
This mutual understanding helped their relationship grow. He stated they “started connecting little by little and grew stronger.”
Iglesias also shared details about their daily family routine. He mentioned that most of their days are spent caring for their children.
He described a trick they use when the children have a difficult day. They ask, “Guys, what is your favorite song?” The children then sing his song “I Like It.”
Iglesias finds these moments “so adorable.” He emphasized, “Right now I’m just enjoying it. I enjoy every day.”
Maintaining their privacy has been a conscious choice for the couple. Iglesias discussed this on Australia’s Today Tonight program in November 2011.
He said staying “under the radar” is “not that difficult.” He believes having a sense of humor is essential.
Iglesias laughed off rumors about his marriage and having children around the world. “You just laugh at it,” he concluded.
Kournikova has also been open about their decision not to marry. She told Women’s Health in 2020 that marriage is not important to her.
She explained that being in a “happy relationship” is what truly matters. Kournikova believes in commitment, openness, trust, and complete respect.
In the same interview, Kournikova expressed her desire for children. She stated, “I want to have children, whether my own or adopted.”
She added, “I love taking care of people.”