Dwight Howard has found himself at the center of intense social media attention after a series of emotional Instagram posts from his wife, Amy Luciani. In one of the posts, Luciani shared a five-minute-long reel in which she opened up about painful experiences from their marriage, including issues that involved her stepson.
Recording the video from her car, Luciani broke down in tears as she described the struggles she says she has faced during their relationship. She spoke about Howard’s alleged drug addiction, said she had been forced to call the police several times during their marriage, and claimed that he encouraged her stepson to lie. She also revealed that Child Protection Services had been called to their home and ultimately left with her daughter.
“I can admit right now I feel shame. I cringe when I see couples take their issues to the internet but I was humbled with understanding because now look what I have to do to protect myself,” Luciani poured her heart out in the caption. “My Husband put himself in a position that resulted in CPS being called to our house 3X in less than two months but three days ago, they were called again and they left with our daughter . I have personally had to call the police on him 3 times in a barely 14 months marriage. Every one around me told me you made a commitment through sickness or health and that played with my mind after I filed for divorce at 6 months. I came back because honestly I tried to listen to the married people around me who said it was too soon to walk away.”
“But now. Look what I’ve gotten myself into. My stepson is only 12 years old. When CPS and police came to take our daughter , my husband needed an alibi to collaborate a lie. I told him I want no parts. In return, he coached my step son to lie. I recorded me taking to my step son. You can hear him replying to me telling him “I know Daddy made you lie on me to police” . You hear him replying feeling guilty for following Daddy’s rule. You’ll hear me tell my step son I Still Love You and he replies “I Love You Too” . My step children love me. I could say so much about the pain I’ve personally endured but it’s about these children. I am deeply heart broken right now to have to advocate for minors voices and in return lose a marriage that I was so happy to be in.”
In a follow-up post, Luciani also shared certain evidence to support her claims, including videos that appeared to show drugs and clips of interactions between the two.
Social media expresses support for Amy Luciani following allegations against Dwight Howard
Amy Luciani’s cry for help quickly caught the attention of many people. Her reel racked up more than a million views, and the subsequent Instagram post received tens of thousands of likes. After she opened up about what she was going through, social media users flooded the comments with messages of love, support and prayers.
“GOD don’t miss ! ♥️♥️I’m Here for you Queen 👑 🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏽♥️💪🏾,” @diamondatl said.
“Take your concerns to God my love and leave your burdens there. He will help you 🙏🏽❤️,” @iamsodeelishis wrote.
“🙏🏽 ❤️ we love you Amy,” officialamarxiii said.
“Oh my baby.. I’m sending you so many prayers. Go to GOD,” @msmoclark said.
“Omggg Amber I am soo sorry babe!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 I am praying for you!” @p.nicholestyles said.
Amy Luciani and Dwight Howard got married in January 2025. About six months later, Luciani filed for divorce. However, the couple ultimately decided not to move forward with the separation and instead chose to work on their marriage.
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