Nina Earl (Russell Westbrook’s Wife) – Bio, Age, Early Life, Career, Family and More

Nina Earl (now Nina Westbrook) is a former college basketball player, licensed therapist, and the long-time partner and wife of NBA star Russell Westbrook. She played at UCLA, later trained in psychology, and today focuses on mental-health work and family life while occasionally speaking about wellness and relationships.

Nina Earl Wiki / Bio

CategoryDetails
Full nameNina Ann-Marie Earl (Nina Westbrook)
Date of birthJanuary 16, 1989
Age (2025)36 years
ProfessionFormer college athlete, licensed therapist
Birthplace / HometownUpland / Pomona, California, USA
Current residenceLos Angeles / with family (reported)
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
EducationUCLA (B.A. in Psychology)
HusbandRussell Westbrook (m. 2015)
ChildrenThree (names not all publicly listed)
Social / Public profile@ninawestbrook

Physical Details

AttributeDetails
Height6’1” (185 cm)
Playing position (college)Forward
BuildAthletic

Early Life & Education

Nina Ann-Marie Earl was born January 16, 1989, in Southern California and grew up playing sports with her brothers. She attended Diamond Ranch High School (Pomona area) and earned an athletic scholarship to play basketball at UCLA. At UCLA she studied psychology and played as a forward for the Bruins.

Russell Westbrook and nina earl
Russell Westbrook and nina earl (Credit: Instagram/Nina Earl)

Career & Professional Life

After college basketball, Nina moved away from pro sport and pursued studies and work in mental health. She earned further training in clinical or marriage-family therapy and has worked as a licensed therapist and wellness advocate. In media interviews she has discussed mental-health habits, resilience, and family life — topics she now promotes publicly.

Career Milestones

Year / PeriodMilestone
2006–2007High school success (CIF championship with Diamond Ranch)
2008–2011Played college basketball for UCLA Bruins (forward).
2015Married Russell Westbrook (private ceremony).
2017–2025Licensed therapist, public speaker on mental health; started wellness projects and appearances.

Family & Personal Life

Nina met Russell Westbrook at UCLA; they began dating in college and married in 2015. The couple keeps family life private but are known to be parents to three children. Nina often supports Russell’s public work while focusing on family and her mental-health practice.

Nina Earl and Russell Westbrook with their three kids at wedding day
Nina Earl and Russell Westbrook with their three kids at wedding day (Credit: Instagram/Nina)

Best Works / Public Role

RoleDetails
Mental-health advocacyInterviews and public talks about therapy and resilience.
Athlete mentorshipFormer collegiate athlete who occasionally speaks on sports, discipline, and transitions.
Public appearancesSelect events with Russell Westbrook; media features on family and wellness.

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