Karl-Anthony Towns marries Jordyn Woods in star-studded Malibu ceremony
The wedding featured a strict all-black dress code and nods to the New York Knicks' 2026 NBA championship, marking the culmination of Towns' two-part plan.
Guests at a Malibu wedding on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, arrived for a black-tie affair defined by a strict all-black dress code and a backdrop of white florals overlooking the Pacific Ocean. However, the classic elegance of the ceremony was punctuated by specific, branded artifacts of professional basketball: customized black hoodies reading Married in 5
, Fanatics party favors, and In-N-Out cups.
The event marked the marriage of New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns, 30, and model Jordyn Woods, 28. The Married in 5
attire was a direct reference to the Knicks' victory over the San Antonio Spurs in five games during the 2026 NBA Finals, which ended a 53-year championship drought for the franchise. According to Heavy, the celebration served as the conclusion to a specific two-part plan Towns outlined in June during an appearance at Raising Cane’s in Times Square. Having completed part one
with the NBA title, Towns stated then that it was time to get to part two
.
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The guest list functioned as a merger of NBA stardom and Hollywood circles. Towns' teammates from the championship run, including Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, Miles McBride, and Jose Alvarado, were in attendance. Heavy reported that Brunson attended the festivities while wearing a cast following offseason surgery.
The celebrity contingent included Justin and Hailey Bieber, Timothée Chalamet, Michael B. Jordan, Teyana Taylor, Gayle King, and Jada Pinkett Smith. Ben Stiller, a recognized Knicks fan, attended with his wife, Christine Taylor. Also present were Keegan-Michael Key and Leah Kateb of Love Island USA
.
Woods wore a strapless white gown with a sweetheart neckline, fitted bodice, and a chiffon train, complemented by a lace scarf and a calla lily bouquet. Towns opted for a black tuxedo accented by two brooches.
The presence of Kylie Jenner among the attendees signaled a completed social reconciliation. Woods and Jenner were childhood friends and former roommates — Woods appearing on the 2017 series Life of Kylie
— before a public falling-out in February 2019. According to Yahoo News, the rift followed a cheating scandal involving Tristan Thompson and Khloé Kardashian. The two publicly reconciled in mid-2023.
While their public personas often center on courtside visibility, including the popularity of Woods' orange Woods by Jordyn
handbag as a Knicks good-luck charm, the couple's bond is rooted in shared personal tragedy. Towns and Woods were friends for two and a half years before beginning a romantic relationship in 2020. In an interview on the Howard Stern Show, Towns explained that their trust deepened when they navigated the loss of their parents.
Timeline of the Relationship and Engagement
The couple's transition from friends to partners occurred in 2020, following a period of being best friends for two and a half years
, according to Towns in an interview on the Howard Stern Show. This bond was cemented through shared grief; Towns noted that while his mother was passing, Woods' father had also passed tragically, allowing her to provide guidance during one of the most impactful moments
of his life.
The public confirmation of their romance arrived in September 2020 via Instagram. Woods captioned a post "I found you, then I found me,"
while Towns described her as "the light of all lights."
The proposal took place in the presence of family and friends, as reported by Sports Illustrated. This event set the stage for a wedding that followed less than eight months later, concluding a year that included an NBA title and a championship parade through New York.
Professional and Personal Foundations
Beyond her role as a supportive partner, Woods established her own career in fashion. According to Hindustan Times, she signed with Wilhelmina Models in 2015 and later launched SECNDNTURE, a size-inclusive activewear brand, in 2018. Her family ties also connect her to Hollywood royalty; her father, television sound engineer John Woods, worked on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
, leading Woods to view Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith as her aunt and uncle.
The couple has already established a domestic base in California, having purchased a $14 million home in Los Angeles in 2024, per the New York Post.
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