Kenny Smith Marries Croatian Influencer Tia Jurcic in California

Former NBA champion and ESPN analyst Kenny Smith wed Croatian influencer Tia Jurcic on 4 August 2026. The ceremony took place outdoors at The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Coast, California, featuring a white‑draped pavilion, hanging chandelier and floral arrangements of white and pink roses. The couple announced the marriage on Instagram with the caption “Mr. & Mrs. Smith 🤍”.

Smith, 61, is tying the knot for the third time; his previous marriages were to director Dawn Reavis and model Gwendolyn Osborne, with whom he has four children. Jurcic, 41, also brings a son, Domenik, from an earlier marriage to former basketball player Chris Warren. Smith recounted meeting Jurcic in Abu Dhabi during a basketball event, when Jurcic’s son approached him speaking fluent English.

Both Smith and Jurcic shared photos of the luxury venue, their attire—Smith in a white suit jacket with a black bow tie, Jurcic in a strapless gown with a full skirt—and a Rolls‑Royce backdrop. The wedding attracted wide attention on social media, generating congratulations as well as commentary about their 19‑year age gap.