Jeniva Barrett Samuels is a celebrity wife known thanks to her husband, Asante Samuel, an American former football player. As a player, Samuel played as a cornerback for most of his career in the National Football League (NFL). Jeniva celebrates her birthday on January 3rd every year.
Her Professional Career
Regarding her professional career, not much is known about Jeniva Barrett Samuels, but she is a reality television series star. She was featured in the reality series Baller Wives for being a football player’s wife; the show features the lives of ladies who have been in romantic relationships with American football players.
Jeniva Barrett Samuels also appeared in another reality show, Basketball Wives, for a minimal role. Besides being a reality tv star, Jeniva also owns an underwear and swimwear line known as Jeniva Nicole.
Personal Life
In her personal life, Jeniva Barrett Samuels married Asante Samuel in 2012; their wedding ceremony occurred in a Mandarin Oriental Miami, Florida, US. They had been in a relationship for some time before tying the knot; it is believed they started their relationship in 2007.
While shooting Baller Wives, Jeniva claimed that Stacey Chambers slept with her husband in a parking lot, though the affair happened before they were even married. It is funny how she married Asante despite knowing he was sleeping with other women while dating.
She also accused Stacy of sleeping with her brother, and things got messier. In Stacey’s defence, she said that Jeniva’s husband was not her type and did not have enough money for her, so there was no way he would have a romantic relationship with him.
Her Husband
Born in Accra, Ghana, Asante Samuel was raised in Florida, United States, where he attended school. In college football, he played for UCF Knights, and in 2003, he was drafted by New England Patriots, a team he played for up to 2007. He then joined Philadelphia Eagles in 2008; Jeniva’s husband joined Atlanta Falcons, playing for two seasons before releasing him.
Jeniva Samuels’ Children
Jeniva Barrett Samuels is a mother to three beautiful children; her firstborn child, Aleesa Samuel, was born in 2007 and is an athlete. Her other two children, Aleena Samuel and Aleeya Samuel were born in 2011 and 2018, respectively.
Jeniva also tries to be much of a mother to children from Asante Samuel’s previous relationships. She has three stepchildren, Ashante Samuel, Amaiya Samuel and Asante Samuel Jr, who follow in his father’s footsteps.
Social Media and Net Worth
Jeniva Barrett Samuels is active on social media platforms, particularly on Instagram, where she posts pictures of her family and friends. Jeniva’s Instagram handle is @jenivathediva, and she has a significant following. Her husband is also on Instagram and sometimes posts about his wife, Jeniva Samuels.
Jeniva has made her money through her swimwear line Jeniva Nicole and for featuring in the reality television series Baller Wives. Though her exact net worth is unknown, she has made enough as a reality star and cloth line owner to meet her financial needs.