Georgina Rodriguez says she shines with her ‘own light’ despite being known as Cristiano Ronaldo’s wife

Imagine starting out as a store assistant at a fancy Gucci outlet in Madrid, and that job becoming the launchpad to an incredible life. That’s exactly the story of Georgina Rodriguez. When she was just 22, global football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo began courting her, and no one could have predicted how much her life would change.

Nearly a decade later, Cristiano and Georgina have built a beautiful, luxurious life together. These days, they’re based in Riyadh, where Ronaldo plays for Al Nassr FC. In a recent interview with Vogue Arabia—conducted with Cristiano joining remotely—Georgina, who has worked hard to be seen as more than just Ronaldo’s partner, opened up about what matters most to her.

One of the most striking moments came when Cristiano asked her about the common assumption that she’s “just Ronaldo’s wife.” He said, “You’ve worked hard and become a public figure in your own right. What are the advantages and disadvantages?”

Calm and confident, Georgina replied, “I’m very proud to be your wife and of our family. There’s nothing negative about it—in fact, it’s quite the opposite. I’ve shown through my personality and strength that I have my own light and my own path. While people know me as your wife, I’ve also carved my own way and shown who I truly am.”

Still, Georgina is fully aware that their family life revolves around Ronaldo’s career. She added, “For me, the most important thing is you and our family. Everything I do professionally is based on your well-being. Our children always travel with me so I can be with them as much as possible. I pick projects around your sports schedule and our family’s safety. Our family always comes first.”