On May 13, 2025, during a ceremony at Florida International University (FIU), Marc Anthony made an unexpected moment when he publicly corrected the way his wife, Nadia Ferreira, was referred to.
The Paraguayan model was honored for her social work at the Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom, but the focus was on the singer’s comment during a speech.
The incident at the tribute
During the event, when Nadia Ferreira was introduced, her married name was omitted. Marc Anthony, visibly upset, interrupted to say:
“They still call her Nadia Ferreira, but now she is Nadia Muñiz Ferreira.”
This comment generated diverse reactions among attendees and on social networks, where some considered it a show of affection and others saw it as an unnecessary imposition.
Reactions in social networks about Marc Anthony’s actions
The video of the moment went viral, provoking divided opinions.
Some users praised Marc Anthony for defending his wife’s last name, while others criticized the interruption at an event celebrating Nadia’s achievements.
The phrase “Ferreira Muñiz, coj@#?” became trending on platforms such as Twitter and Instagram.
Context of the couple
Marc Anthony and Nadia Ferreira were married on January 28, 2023 in a ceremony held at the Pérez Art Museum in Miami.
Since then, Nadia has adopted the last name Muñiz, although professionally she continues to use her maiden name.
The couple have a son together, Marco, born in June 2023.
I saw that they keep calling her Nadia Tamara Ferreira, and I'm here to say that her name is Nadia Ferreira Muñiz, coj...s!
Bad reaction from Marc Anthony?
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This incident highlights the cultural differences surrounding the use of surnames after marriage.
In many Hispanic cultures, it is common for the wife to adopt the husband’s last name, while in others, women keep their maiden name.
Marc Anthony’s reaction highlights these differences and opens a debate about expectations around identity and marriage.
Marc Anthony’s comment during the tribute to Nadia Ferreira at FIU sparked a debate about the traditions and expectations surrounding the use of surnames in marriage.
While some saw it as a show of affection, others interpreted it as an imposition.
This episode highlights the importance of respecting individual choices regarding identity and one’s name, especially in multicultural contexts such as the Hispanic community in the United States.
Here you can watch the video of Marc Anthony’s embarrassing moment.
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