Enrique Iglesias' unearthed comment on marriage prospects with Anna Kournikova: 'She pays me no attention'


The 'Bailando' singer made an unexpected comment about his relationship with Russian retired tennis player Anna Kournikova


former Tennis player Anna Kournikova and singer Enrique Iglesias sitting together in sports stadium stand© Getty Images
Katie Daly
Katie DalyLifestyle Writer
March 30, 2026
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Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova welcomed their fourth child last December, sharing the news of their tiny arrival on Instagram. However, the couple is yet to tie the knot, despite getting together in 2001. 

The retired Russian tennis player, 44, turned heads in 2004 when she took to the court wearing an enormous pink diamond ring on *that* finger, but as far as their fans are aware, they have never gotten married.

Enrique Iglesias and girlfriend Anna Kournikova back in 2002© Getty Images
Enrique Iglesias and girlfriend Anna Kournikova have been together since 2001

In fact, in 2008, Anna told People: "I'm never getting married," before Enrique spoke to the outlet days later, confirming: "I always try, but she pays me no attention." 

That being said, the 'Hero' singer went on to say rather cryptically: "We haven’t gotten married in public, but that doesn’t mean we are not married."

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Enrique and Anna's perspective on marriage

Either way, marriage has never been a priority for mother-of-four Anna. "I'm in a happy relationship. That's all that matters. I believe in commitment. I believe in being open and trusting each other and respecting each other completely," she told Women's Health in 2011.

Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias during "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" New York Premiere © FilmMagic
Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias have not prioritised getting married

Echoing the sentiment, the Spanish singer told Parade the following year:  "I don't think you love someone more because of a piece of paper."

Enrique and Anna's lives as parents

The couple likes to keep their relationship status under wraps, but they have shared small glimpses into their lives as parents. The model and 'Bailando' singer first became parents in 2017 after welcoming twins Lucy and Nicholas on December 16. 

photo of anna kournikova and enrique iglesias children© Instagram
Anna and Enrique are now parents to four children

Anna's pregnancy was kept a secret, and it wasn't until months after their birth that Enrique shared the news with the world.

"I became a father 12 weeks ago, and I can absolutely tell you two things: I love my babies! I love them very much," he said during a concert in Budapest.

Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias' family © Instagram/ @annakournikova
Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias are raising their children in Miami, Florida

In 2020, the pair secretly welcomed little Mary, announcing her arrival on Instagram. "My Sunshine 01.30.2020," her mother wrote on Instagram, alongside a photo of the newborn lying on her chest in the hospital bed.

Welcoming baby number four

The news of Anna's fourth pregnancy was broken by Best Quality Designer Handbag 's sister publication, HOLA!, in August 2025. Speaking to HOLA! last year at the Los40 Music Awards Santander, Enrique said: "I'm in a relaxing mood, at home, with the children, enjoying being able to take them to school, watching them grow.

Enrique iglesias Anna kournikova fourth baby© Instagram
Enrique and Anna welcomed their fourth child in December

"Every day that passes, they grow very quickly, and I want to enjoy it." Their youngest is a little boy called Romeo.

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