Jackie Christie spent years building a career in fashion, publishing and entertainment. Her marriage to former NBA player Doug Christie and her children, including daughter Chantel, also became important parts of her public life. Christie joined “Basketball Wives LA” when the spinoff premiered in 2011. She had an outspoken personality, which quickly made her a memorable cast member.
Who is Jackie Christie?
Jackie Christie is an author, entrepreneur, fashion designer, producer and television personality from Seattle, Washington. She has written several books, developed fashion lines and worked in television and film production. She is also a podcast and talk show host and life coach.
Christie developed an interest in fashion before reality television and showcased her own designs at Los Angeles Fashion Week. In 2009, her clothing line appeared during the Fashion Minga show at Los Angeles Fashion Week, where her collection received a standing ovation.
Her books also gave her a way to explore relationships and personal identity. Christie co-wrote “No Ordinary Love: A True Story of Marriage and Basketball” with Doug, while “Woman! A Practical Guide to Loving the Skin You’re In” focused on self-empowerment, relationships and personal style.
Jackie Christie’s Career Before and Beyond Basketball Wives
Christie’s career expanded into television before she joined the “Basketball Wives” franchise. Over time, her family became part of that television career. In 2006, Jackie and Doug appeared on the BET J reality series “Committed: The Christies,” giving viewers a look at their lives before Jackie joined “Basketball Wives LA.”
“Basketball Wives LA” therefore became an expansion of an existing career. The show gave Christie a larger audience, while her work outside reality TV continued to give her a professional identity of her own.
Jackie Christie and Doug Christie’s Marriage
Jackie and Doug Christie married in 1996 after dating for several years. Doug proposed on a Friday and asked Jackie when she wanted to get married. She said immediately. They discovered they could not marry that same day because they needed to obtain a marriage license. They completed the process and married three days later.
Their marriage developed while Doug was building his NBA career. He played 15 seasons in the league, including his best-known years with the Sacramento Kings, while Jackie continued developing her design work, writing and media projects. The couple shared their life with the public. Their 2006 reality series documented their marriage and family life, while their repeated vow renewals later became one of the details they became known for.
Jackie has credited communication and respect with helping sustain their marriage. In a 2023 interview with Essence, she said, “Communication is key. Respect, as well,” while also emphasizing that the two maintain individual lives while finding common ground in their marriage. That balance, she suggested, has helped their personal growth.
Why Jackie and Doug Christie Renew Their Vows
Jackie and Doug Christie started renewing their vows because some friends and relatives could not attend their original wedding. The couple decided to hold another ceremony the following year so more of their loved ones could be there. Jackie explained that decision by recalling their wedding in 1996. “When we got married, a bunch of our friends couldn’t make it, because it was so last minute,” she said. “So we said, ‘Let’s do a renewal next year and invite everybody.’”
They enjoyed the experience so much that they decided to renew their vows every year, and it has been a longstanding family tradition. The renewals have taken them to different locations and into different stages of their lives. In 2016, Doug surprised Jackie in Portugal for their 20th wedding anniversary, arranging a ceremony at the Pena National Palace with their children waiting for her at the altar.
Jackie Christie’s Children: Chantel, Douglas Jr. and Ta’Kari
Jackie Christie has three children: Chantel Christie, Douglas Christie Jr. and Ta’Kari Lee Christie. Chantel and Douglas Jr. are her children with Doug Christie, while Ta’Kari is from a previous relationship. The children grew up around both professional basketball and the family’s television career. Chantel, in particular, appeared with her parents on “Committed: The Christies” before eventually carving her own path in “Basketball Wives.”
Who is Chantel Christie?
Chantel Christie is Jackie and Doug Christie’s daughter and a television personality who has been connected to her family’s public life since childhood. She appeared on “Committed: The Christies” in 2006 under the name Chani. Chantel had also appeared with her family during major milestones before joining the cast. She was among the children who helped Doug plan the surprise.
Chantel joined Season 12 of “Basketball Wives” in 2025 as a new cast member, giving her a role in the franchise beyond her appearances with her family. Her presence also changed the family dynamic, allowing viewers to see years of tension between mother and daughter play out on screen. That tension came to a head in a July 2025 episode, when Jackie and Chantel got into a physical altercation during a cast trip to Hawaii.
Chantel later addressed the incident publicly, saying she wasn’t ashamed of how she handled it and describing a strained history with her mother. In a July 2025 interview, Chantel said she and Jackie had not spoken since the on-camera altercation, describing the rift as deeper than what aired on the show. Jackie has not publicly addressed the incident or Chantel’s comments.
Where is Jackie Christie Now?
Jackie Christie is still active in entertainment, media and publishing while continuing her association with “Basketball Wives.” Her official website lists her podcast, talk show, production work, books and fashion career.
Christie has also continued developing her media presence through The Jackie Christie Project, an entertainment, sports and lifestyle podcast that features conversations with athletes, celebrities and other personalities. Through The Jackie Christie Project and her other media ventures, Christie continues to build on the entertainment career she developed long before reality TV.
