When Enrique Iglesias looks back on his life today, one thing stands out above all else: family. The Latin pop superstar, who has sold more than 180 million records worldwide, is now a proud father of four. After the birth of their youngest child on December 17, 2025, Anna Kournikova shared a rare family photo on Instagram, simply captioning it: “Lucy + Nicolas + Mary + Romeo.”
Four children, one long-lasting love story — and one question fans have been asking for more than two decades.
Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova: A Love Story Without Marriage
The couple first met in 2001 while filming the music video for Iglesias’ hit song Escape, in which Kournikova starred alongside him. What began as on-screen chemistry quickly turned into one of the entertainment world’s most enduring relationships.
Now, 25 years later, they share four children: twins Nicholas and Lucy, born in December 2017, daughter Mary, born in January 2020, and baby Romeo, born in December 2025.
What they still do not share is a marriage certificate. “I don’t think you need a piece of paper to prove that you love someone,” Iglesias once said in an interview — a belief the couple appears to stand by to this day.
Family Happiness Behind Closed Doors
Despite their global fame, Iglesias and Kournikova have always fiercely protected their private life. For years, the public rarely saw photos of their children. Only recently have the couple offered small glimpses into their family world — a newborn photo after Romeo’s birth, a yacht snapshot in Miami, or candid pictures of the children together.
Beyond those carefully chosen moments, they largely stay out of the spotlight. Kournikova, once one of the most recognizable faces in tennis, has quietly embraced life away from public attention and appears completely devoted to motherhood.
Enrique Iglesias and the Childhood That Shaped Him
Behind today’s picture-perfect family life is a childhood marked by fear and separation. In 1981, when Enrique Iglesias was just eight years old, the Basque terrorist group ETA kidnapped his grandfather, renowned gynecologist Julio Iglesias Puga, in Madrid. Fearing for their children’s safety, Enrique’s parents sent him and his brother, Julio Jr., to live in Miami with their father.
But while living in the United States, Enrique was not primarily raised by his famous father, Julio Iglesias, who spent much of his life touring the world. Instead, much of his upbringing was shaped by his beloved nanny, Elvira Olivares. Years later, Enrique dedicated his debut album not to his father, but to the woman who had truly been there for him — a quiet but meaningful gesture.
Living in the Shadow of Julio Iglesias
Determined to build a career on his own terms, Enrique initially avoided using his famous last name. He reportedly sent his first demo tapes to record labels under the pseudonym “Enrique Martinez,” hoping his music would be judged on its own merit rather than on his family connections.
Only after securing his first record deal did he reveal his true identity. Over time, he successfully stepped out from under the enormous shadow cast by his father and became one of the most successful Latin pop artists of all time.
Still, the relationship between father and son has often appeared distant. Enrique once revealed that it had been around 20 years since he had attended one of his father’s concerts. When asked whether Julio Iglesias had ever seen him perform live, Enrique reportedly replied: “As far as I know, never.”
A Quiet Farewell to the Spotlight
In March 2024, Enrique released Final (Vol. 2), which he described as his final album. “It’s finished. I won’t be recording any more albums,” he said in an interview, signaling the end of an era.
Today, his focus is no longer on stadium tours or chart success, but on family life with Anna Kournikova and their four children. Enrique has often admitted how difficult it was to be away from them while touring. Now, with baby Romeo joining the family, his priorities seem clearer than ever.
For one of Latin pop’s biggest stars, the final chapter may not end under bright stage lights — but aboard a yacht in Miami, surrounded by the people who matter most.
