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Savannah James is the wife of NBA superstar LeBron James, who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, and she is also a philanthropist, interior designer, and entrepreneur who has been by LeBron's side since they were in high school. While her husband is a billionaire, according to Forbs, Savannah is arguably at the top among the basketball wives through her business ventures.
Savannah was born on August 27, 1986, in Akron, Ohio, and met LeBron when she was 16, the Lakers star was a year older and attended a rival school. She went to St. Vincent-St. Mary High School and went on to pursue further education at the University of Akron where she studied Business Administration.
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Savannah and LeBron got married in 2013 after dating for ten years and then engaged for two, in a lavish ceremony attended by celebrities like Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, and Ne-Yo. The star couple has three children together: LeBron "Bronny" James Jr., born in 2004; Bryce Maximus James, born in 2007; and Zhuri Nova James, born in 2014. The family moved from Cleveland to Los Angeles in 2018, when LeBron signed with the Lakers.
Savannah is also a successful businesswoman and a passionate advocate for education and empowerment. She launched her own furniture line called Home Court by LeBron James in partnership with American Signature in 2010 and also co-founded Women of Our Future (W.O.O.F.), a mentorship program for young girls in Akron public schools. Savannah is worth $50 million courtesy of her successful businesses.
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Savannah is often seen cheering for her husband at his games and supporting his endeavors on and off the court. She has also accompanied him to various events and awards shows, such as the ESPYs, the Oscars, and the Met Gala. The 36-year-old has been featured in magazines like Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Essence, and Ebony and has also appeared on TV shows like The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Shop: Uninterrupted.
