Russell Westbrook Gets Emotional During Vow Renewal Ceremony in Italy
By Jaden Patel
Love is in the air, and apparently, so is the sound of Russell Westbrook choking up on a boat in Italy. Because nothing says “romance” like renewing your vows while staring into the Mediterranean and wondering if the string quartet is charging by the hour.
In a move that surprised absolutely no one who’s ever seen a celebrity Instagram story, NBA legend Russell Westbrook and his wife Nina decided to recommit to each other in the most Instagrammable way possible: a vow renewal aboard a boat in Portofino, Italy. Yes, the same Portofino where the rich go to tan and the rest of us go to pretend we’re not Googling how much a hotel room costs.
The couple, who originally tied the knot in 2015 at the Beverly Hills Hotel, took a break from their regularly scheduled programming of parenting three kids and being very, very good at basketball to re-declare their love in front of friends, family, and a string ensemble that probably played at least one piece from *Pirates of the Caribbean* because why not?
Photos from the event show the couple in all-white ensembles, which is either a fashion statement or a cry for help from their laundry service. Russell opted for a blazer over what can only be described as “confidently shirtless,” while Nina wore a white dress and a diamond ring that probably required its own passport.
Emotions ran high, with Russell getting visibly teary-eyed during the ceremony. Which is either a testament to true love or a reaction to the realization that he just committed to another decade of marriage therapy. Either way, it was touching.
Set against a backdrop of flowers, water, and questionable fashion choices, the ceremony looked like something straight out of a rom-com where the third act involves a dramatic chase through a European airport.
While the Westbrooks aren’t the first celebrity couple to renew their vows in a picturesque European locale, they might be the first to do it while simultaneously making it look both heartfelt and like a paid Instagram post. But hey, if you’re going to reaffirm your commitment to each other, you might as well do it somewhere with good lighting and a solid wine selection.
So, raise a glass (or a champagne flute if you’re fancy) to Russell and Nina, proving that even in a world where NBA contracts can change overnight, some things still last—like love, or at least the appearance of it on a very nice boat.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ
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