Overview

• La La Anthony called her 2021 split from Carmelo Anthony “the hardest part of my life” in a new episode of Angie Martinez’s IRL Podcast released this week.
• She described the toll of public scrutiny after Carmelo’s 2011 trade to the Knicks, saying she wore a “fake smile” while “dying inside.”
• Anthony reiterated the relationship timeline: dating from 2003, marriage in 2010, son Kiyan in 2007, and a divorce filed in 2021 that was reportedly finalized by 2022.
• Despite the painful end, she has said they remain friends and co-parent their son effectively.
• She noted her stance on remarriage has softened after advice from friend Ciara and added that she is cautiously dating while keeping new relationships private.