In a surprising twist of events that left Hollywood star Salma Hayek astonished. The towering NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal found himself piggybacked by his petite ex-girlfriend, Nicole Hoopz Alexander. This remarkable display of love and strength has left an enduring impression on the entertainment industry.
Salma Hayek recently shared a remarkable incident from a Hollywood party, where she witnessed the colossal Shaq being carried on the back of his small ex-girlfriend, Nicole “Hoopz” Alexander.
Hayek, in disbelief, remarked, “I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. Shaq is so enormous, and his girlfriend is only like 5’2”. She carried him. It was not even physically possible, and they had all figured it out”. Shaq and Nicole first crossed paths on the set of Shaq’s reality TV show, “Shaq Vs,” in 2009.
The show pitted Hoopz against the basketball legend in dance and athletic challenges. Salma Hayek praised their enduring relationship as “inspirational,” highlighting that true love goes beyond physical differences. However, their love faded off as they parted ways in 2013 after a relationship of three long years.
Notably, Nicole’s incredible display of strength wasn’t limited to just one unforgettable moment. On “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” despite her petite stature, she amazed everyone by piggybacking Shaquille O’Neal. With impressive strength, she took nearly ten steps before their comical fall. Host Jimmy Kimmel couldn’t resist joking about her ability to rescue Shaq from a fire.
Salma Hayek believes that Shaquille O’Neal and Nicole Hoopz’s relationship was inspirational
Hayek, who attended the party with her husband, shared additional humorous details of the surprising feat. “My husband, of course, for him, it’s all a little bit more strange when he comes with his crazy guys.”
She chuckled, “Came with his girlfriend, ex-girlfriend now, Nikki, who’s shorter than me and she carried him. It was not even physically possible, and they had all figured it out”. The ‘Frida‘ actress further revealed that, during the unforgettable piggyback incident, Shaq’s towering legs made him remove Hoopz’s shoes.
Hayek disclosed, “She stood up and said come on come on, he took her shoes off and he got on top of her but his legs were so long and he went like this, he could touch the ground, so he had to put them off”.
Despite their stark height difference, Hayek saw their love as genuine and enduring, a testament to the strength of their bond throughout the years. The awe-inspiring height difference between the former Lakers star Shaq and the petite Hoopz didn’t appear awkward at the party.
When Salma Hayek witnessed the striking contrast between the basketball legend and his ex-girlfriend Hoopz, she couldn’t help but draw comparisons to the classic tale of ‘Beauty and the Beast’.
The unusual yet heartwarming spectacle left an indelible mark on her, showcasing that love knows no physical bounds. Hayek praised their authenticity and resilience, applauding their unwavering connection in the face of hardship.