Dwight Howard Wife And 5 Kids: Do They Have Children Together?

Dwight Howard and Amber Rose divorced six months after marrying in January 2025.
Howard has five children with five women born between 2007 and 2013.
He won custody of Layla in 2025 and raises David after Melissa Rios’ death.
Howard regrets having kids with multiple partners but remains an active father.
His children include Braylon Layla Jayde Trey and David.

Dwight Howard, known for being a three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, isn’t just recognized for his impressive presence on the basketball court; he also has a personal life that’s been quite the rollercoaster. The former Los Angeles Lakers champion has five kids with five different women a situation he openly regrets.

His most recent marriage to reality star Amber Rose (also known as Amy Luciani) lasted a mere six months before it ended abruptly. Even though Howard has no children with Rose, his role as a father continues to be a central part of his life after basketball.

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Dwight Howard’s Short-Lived Marriage to Amber Rose

In July 2025, Amber Rose filed for divorce, claiming their marriage was “irretrievably broken,” and she sought alimony and asset division. They had tied the knot just a few months prior in January after a whirlwind engagement, but things fell apart quickly.

This wasn’t Howard’s first go at married life—he was previously linked to WNBA player Te’a Cooper from 2020 to 2021 and has had high-profile relationships with others, including Royce Reed and Melissa Rios.

“I was enjoying you so much out of the public eye, but here we are,”

Rose shared in a now-deleted Instagram post when they announced their engagement. The sudden end of their relationship just adds another twist to Howard’s already complicated love life.

Meet Dwight Howard’s 5 Children

Howard’s five children—Braylon (17), Layla (15), Jayde (14), Dwight III “Trey” (12), and David (11)—were born from different relationships between 2007 and 2013.

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Braylon Howard (with Royce Reed): His oldest son is into football and is working on improving his relationship with Howard.
Layla Howard (with Tiffany Render): After a legal battle, Howard recently gained primary custody of Layla.
Jayde Howard (with Hope Alexa): The daughter of the fitness model tends to keep a low profile away from the media.
Trey Howard (with Christine Vest): This basketball fan was actually part of the reason Howard appeared on Dancing With the Stars.
David Howard (with Melissa Rios): After Rios tragically passed away in 2020, Howard took on the role of David’s primary guardian.

Howard has reflected on his past choices, admitting,

“I have five kids by five women. That’s not really the right example to show.”

Fatherhood Redefined: Howard’s Evolving Role

Despite having regrets about his past, Howard is committed to being a present father. He’s taken his kids on trips to fun places like Aspen and Tokyo, often shares heartfelt messages about them on social media, and has stepped up as a single father for David after Rios’ death.