Exploring the Personal and Professional Life of Axelle Francine, Tony Parker's Ex-Wife

Axelle Francine is a prominent figure in journalism, celebrated for her exceptional skills in the field. She is notably recognized for her association with Tony Parker who is one of the most legendary basketball players in the history of the United States.

Axelle Francine Wiki/Bio

Axelle Francine hails from France. Born in 1982, details about her family background, including her parents and siblings, remain unknown. She holds French nationality with a blend of French and English heritage.

Francine earned a master's degree in communication and journalism. In 2010, her work brought her to the United States, where she now resides in San Antonio, Texas. Although not very active on social media, she occasionally shares her feelings about missing her family in France. 

Adjusting to life in Texas took some time, but Axelle has settled in comfortably. Axelle appreciates the kindness of the people and the pleasant weather in San Antonio, stating, "Living in Texas, especially here, makes it easy to adapt due to people's friendliness and the beautiful climate."

How Wealthy is Axelle Francine?

Axelle Francine, a French journalist, has a net worth of $2 million. Meanwhile, her ex-husband Tony Parker, a retired professional basketball player, boasts a net worth of $85 million. 

Parker gained fame playing in the NBA with the San Antonio Spurs from 2001 to 2018, a tenure during which he secured four NBA Championships alongside the Spurs.

Axelle Francine Career Highlights

Axelle Francine worked as a journalist. In Paris, she earned her master's degree in journalism, specializing in science. Initially, she explored advertising and crafted content for various websites. 

Francine's journalistic path began in the health sector before transitioning into fashion and beauty. Throughout her career, she contributed to publications in both French and English languages. 

In 2010, Axelle secured a position as a French correspondent and web journalist in the United States, leading her to New York City.

Axelle Francine Owns a European Spa 

Since Axelle Francine was young, she liked fashion and making things look good. She got to work in the fashion and beauty field during her career as a journalist, which made her love it even more.  

After working in Manhattan, Francine moved to San Antonio, Texas, in 2011 and started helping people with their style as a personal stylist. Then, in 2015, she started a company called Image Consulting to do even more styling work.  

Because her business did well, Axelle saw that people wanted to change their whole look using techniques from Europe. That's why she started Le Petit Med Spa in January 2019, with the first location opening then.  

At the spa, Dr. Paul Saenz from the Spurs team helps as the medical director. Francine is the boss (CEO) and a style expert there. She and her team use methods that make people look and feel good without surgery. One thing Axelle does is help with choosing clothes.  

Recently, Axelle had a special sale event called a Closet Purge Party where she sold her fancy designer things. She gave some of the money from the sales to help the Battered Women and Children’s Shelter in San Antonio. 

How Did Axelle Francine And Tony Parker First Met?

Axelle Francine and Tony Parker crossed paths in New York. Parker, previously married to Eva Longoria in July 2007 after meeting her in 2004, faced rumors of infidelity, leading to their divorce filing in 2010, officially concluding in January 2011.

In the same year as his divorce, Parker encountered French journalist Francine through a mutual friend in New York. Although they didn't start dating immediately and didn't feel an instant connection, as Axelle had just ended a decade-long relationship, their bond gradually developed. 

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Initially, Axelle, who had interests in soccer and tennis, didn't hold a high opinion of athletes, but her perspective changed after getting to know Parker, leading to the growth of their relationship. Their romance became public when they appeared together at the 2011 BNP Paribas Masters Tournament in Paris-Bercy. 

Then, in 2013, Parker casually announced their engagement during a Twitter live chat.

Axelle Francine Children

Axelle Francine and Tony Parker are parents to two children. The Spurs verified the news of their first child, Josh Parker, born on April 30, 2014, just before rumors circulated about their wedding. Remarkably, Parker, hours after becoming a new father, led the Spurs to victory in Game 5 of the Playoffs that year. 

Following the birth of their first child, Francine and Parker exchanged vows in a modest ceremony on August 2, 2014. Their close friends and family from France attended the wedding. 

Their family expanded with the arrival of their second son, Liam Parker, born in July 2016, making a joyful addition to the Parkers' lives.

Are Tony Parker And Axelle Francine Still Married? 

No, Tony Parker and Axelle Francine are not together anymore. They decided to go separate ways after being together for nearly ten years. In August 2020, Parker shared the sad news of their breakup on Twitter. They haven't explained the exact reasons for their split publicly. 

Even though they're not together, they focus on taking care of their sons. They're respectful towards each other while co-parenting, showing how much they care for their kids and value each other.

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