Reggie Bush, once known for his jaw-dropping runs on the football field, found himself embroiled in a scandal off the field back in the mid-2010s.
The NFL star’s alleged affair with Miami cocktail waitress Monique Exposito shocked fans and media alike, especially as the explosive details unfolded.
But perhaps most surprising of all was how Bush’s wife, Lilit Avagyan, navigated the situation and remained by his side.
Reggie Bush’s Allegedly Paid $3 Million To Get An Abortion, But Monique Exposito Kept The Baby
Back in 2016, while Bush was still a running back in the NFL, he reportedly engaged in an affair with Exposito, a woman already married at the time.
The story took a darker turn when it was revealed that Bush allegedly paid her $3 million to abort the pregnancy and keep quiet about the relationship.
But Exposito never went through with the abortion.
Instead, she gave birth to a baby boy named Preston Alexander Exposito, claiming Bush was the father.
According to reports, Exposito had previously sought to become pregnant by former NBA player Alonzo Mourning, even undergoing fertility treatments.
But it was Bush who got caught in the plan.
A source close to the situation described Exposito’s ambition bluntly,
She wants to be like one of the Kardashians.”
Bush allegedly made payments in installments, stopping once he discovered she had gone public and continued with the pregnancy.
Despite the broken agreement, he started paying child support.
Monique Exposito’s Ex-Husband Filed Divorce Case Citing Reggie Bush
The scandal didn’t end there.
Exposito’s then-husband filed for divorce after learning about the affair, citing the NFL player by name in the legal documents and demanding DNA tests and proof of any confidential deals.
Attempts were reportedly made to settle the issue privately, but no deal was reached.
Meanwhile, Exposito began planning a lavish baby shower and searching for a new waterfront home in Miami, likely fueled by the financial windfall she had already received.
As a result, the case stirred public debate.
One observer commented:
“It’s still his child, regardless of the agreement… he still has to pay child support.”
While Bush reportedly stopped payments, he remained responsible for supporting the child financially.
Reggie Bush’s Wife, Lilit Avagyan, Supported Him Despite His Cheating
Amid the scandal, the public turned its attention to Lilit Avagyan, Reggie’s wife.
A renowned professional ballroom dancer and choreographer, Lilit married Reggie in 2014, and the couple shares three children: Briseis, Uriah, and Agyemang.
Despite the chaos, Lilit stood by her husband, revealing her pregnancy with their third child just weeks after Exposito gave birth.
In a display of solidarity, the couple was later seen working out together in Los Angeles, with Lilit proudly showing off her baby bump.
Despite headlines and harsh criticism, Lilit never made public statements attacking Reggie.
Instead, she focused on family, fitness, and building a future with their children.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Reggie Bush previously dated Kim Kardashian during his time at USC, having met her through Matt Leinart at the 2007 ESPY Awards.
- Reports indicated he rekindled his relationship with Kim in late September 2009.
- In 2010, Bush was romantically connected with country music artist Jessie James Decker.
