Inside Sophie Cunningham's relationship history as she addresses her viral DeWanna Bonner pointing meme on her podcast.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleSophie Cunningham is one of the most recognised faces in the WNBA. Recently, she found herself in the spotlight after pointing at Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner during their match at the beginning of this week. Soon after the match, the moment caught the attention of social media users, becoming an instant meme. As the moment continues to be the talk of the town, the focus has also shifted to Sophie Cunningham's personal life, especially her relationship history.
Sophie Cunnigham has largely kept her dating life private. However, for those wondering if she currently has a boyfriend, according to recent reports, she appears to be single, with her last public relationship having ended in 2020. It is Sophie's vibe, both on and off the court, that has fans always curious about her love life. The WNBA star once revealed that she is often asked marriage-related questions as well. Answering why she isn't married yet, she shared a clip of herself chugging a drink and saying:
“I've received this question a lot. I think it's cause I'm a rat and an embarrassment to society. Also, this was all ice and didn't do my skill any justice. But back to being not married, it'll happen hopefully before I die cause won't he do it.”
Sophie Cunningham and Jacob Neidig reportedly began dating in 2019. Fans noticed at the time that they would often make subtle gestures towards each other. They even made several public appearances highlighting their support for each other, with Sophie sometimes posting pictures with Jacob on social media. Once, Jacob sent fans into a frenzy when he was spotted wearing his then-girlfriend's jersey to her games. However, by May 2020, the couple decided to part ways. Neither Jacob nor Sophie revealed why they abruptly ended their relationship.
It was during a lawsuit that was filed against the Phoenix Mercury CEO, Josh Bartelstein, that the rumours surrounding him and Sophie Cunningham came to light. The lawsuit was filed by Gene Taylor, the Phoenix Suns' director of safety, security, and risk management. According to the lawsuit, Sophie was involved in an illicit affair with the CEO. The claim sent shockwaves among Sophie's fans, forcing the WNBA star to issue a statement. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), she wrote:
“I am deeply saddened by the recent false accusations made against me by Gene Traylor, someone I do not know and have never met. Let me be clear: his statements are untrue and extremely hurtful.”
During her podcast, Show Me Something with West Wilson, Sophie Cunnigham opened up about her pointing moment, which has now turned into a meme. She revealed that she couldn't help herself in the moment that saw her silently pointing at DeWanna Bonner during a match that had resulted in multiple technical fouls. She said:
"I was just kind of pointing [at Bonner], and she's like, 'Don't you point at me!' and I was like, 'Oop, shouldn't have said that.' And, I didn't say a word...That is the stupidest thing I've ever done. I'm telling you, everyone's like, 'That is so dumb.' I think it's dumb, but it was pissing [Bonner] off, and I couldn't help myself. I could not. She was losing her [expletive], and all I was doing was literally pointing."
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