Anthony Edwards has taken the NBA by storm with his electrifying play and undeniable charisma. But recently, the Minnesota Timberwolves star has been making headlines for more than just basketball. Edwards, who is just 23 years old, is reportedly the father of four children—each born to different women over the span of just two years.
According to various reports, Edwards’ first child, a daughter named Aris Ariel Carlyle, was born in September 2023 to Daja Carlyle. Daja made the news public with a heartfelt post featuring a photo of the newborn and revealed that Anthony was present during the birth.
Court documents later showed that Edwards filed for legitimation and custody, acknowledging Aris as his child but disputing how custody and support should be shared. In September 2024, Edwards noted he was paying $5,000 monthly in temporary child support but later requested that it be adjusted to $3,222 per month. A settlement was eventually reached between the two parties.
Just one month after Aris was born, another woman named Ally D claimed that Edwards was the father of her son, Amir, born in October 2023. She posted alleged screenshots of messages with Edwards and a redacted DNA test claiming to confirm his paternity. Edwards has never publicly acknowledged or denied this child, and the situation remains largely private aside from Ally’s social media posts.
In March 2024, Edwards and longtime girlfriend Shannon Jackson welcomed a daughter named Aislynn. Shannon had announced her pregnancy in late 2023, and their child’s birth was one of the few that Edwards has addressed publicly.
Most recently, Edwards made headlines again when it was revealed that he had filed a paternity suit against a woman named Ayesha Howard, who gave birth to a daughter named Aubri in October 2024. Edwards requested a DNA test before the birth and filed for official paternity, should the test be positive.
He also petitioned to have child support determined under Georgia guidelines, where he claimed Ayesha resided. Ayesha, however, filed her own case in California, claiming she moved there prior to giving birth.
The legal battle took a turn in February 2025 when a judge ruled that California did not have jurisdiction over the child support matter, sending the case back to Georgia. Notably, Edwards stated in the filing that he did not seek custody or visitation rights with Aubri. A custody hearing was scheduled for March 20, 2025, to determine how the case would proceed.
To be clear, we are in no position to comment on Anthony Edwards’ personal life, lifestyle choices, or responsibilities as a father. These are deeply personal matters that extend beyond the scope of basketball or media commentary.
What remains undeniable is that Edwards is navigating the demands of stardom on and off the court—and only time will tell how he continues to balance fatherhood with his flourishing NBA career.
