Cristy Rice Husband: Who Is She Married To? (2026)

Cristy Rice, one of the original stars of The Real Housewives of Miami, was married to former NBA star Glen Rice. The two wed in 1997 and divorced in 2006 after nine years of marriage. Since the divorce, Cristy has rebuilt her life as a single mother and Miami entrepreneur.

Who Is Glen Rice?

Glen Rice is a former professional basketball player best known for his time with the Miami Heat. A three-time NBA All-Star, he played 15 seasons in the NBA, retiring with the Los Angeles Clippers. The couple reportedly first met at a party in 1989, when Glen was still pursuing a divorce from his first wife, and he approached Cristy himself.

Marriage Timeline

Cristy and Glen married in 1997. During the marriage, Cristy stood by him through his NBA career while raising their growing family. The couple finalized their divorce in 2006. The split was finalized around the time Glen retired from professional basketball. Cristy later described on RHOM that she was recently divorced when she joined the show in 2011, and viewers followed her life as a single mother navigating post-divorce challenges.

Children

Cristy and Glen Rice share three children: daughter Brianna Rice (born February 26, 1999), son Giancarlo Rice (born August 28, 2001), and son Giovanni Rice (born 2004). Cristy frequently shares posts about her now-grown children on social media and has described motherhood as central to her life.

Career Highlights

Cristina "Cristy" Rice was born on May 26, 1971, in Miami, Florida. Before joining RHOM season 1 in 2011, she ran Bri Bri Boutique, a Miami children's clothing store with a physical location and an online shop. Her season 1 tagline was "In my world, attitude is everything. I'm keeping it real." She did not return for season 2. After the show, she launched Cuban Rice Swim, a swimwear and accessories line made in the United States and Colombia, in 2014. She works in real estate as a licensed agent with TIM Realty and, in 2022, sold her own six-bedroom Miami home for $5.1 million. She is also a stepmother to Glen Rice's children from his previous relationship, Glen Rice Jr. and G'mitri Rice.

FAQ

Who is Cristy Rice's husband?

Her ex-husband is Glen Rice, a former NBA All-Star who played 15 seasons in the NBA, most notably with the Miami Heat. There is no widely reported public information about a current husband.

When did Cristy Rice and Glen Rice marry and divorce?

They married in 1997 after meeting in 1989 and divorced in 2006, ending a nine-year marriage.

How many children does Cristy Rice have?

Three: Brianna (born 1999), Giancarlo (born 2001), and Giovanni (born 2004).

Why did Cristy Rice leave RHOM?

She appeared only in season 1 (2011). She has said she was not invited back for season 2, and she went on to focus on her businesses and family.

Did Cristy Rice date Jamie Foxx?

Cristy was briefly linked to actor Jamie Foxx in 2013 after they were spotted partying together at a Miami club, but the rumored fling was short-lived.