The wife of NBA legend Michael Jordan is known for Yvette Prieto, who is a Cuban-American model. Yvette is one of the best known Cuban American models of her era. She has modeled for designer Alexander Wang and appeared in the documentary "Cuba: An Island Apart" as herself. She came into the limelight after marrying the legendry basketballer Michael Jordan. She was already making a name for herself before meeting Jordan in 2008. She has modeled for various prominent designers and brands. Prieto is a politician too. She was previously a Republican but later became independent.