Let’s take a trip down memory lane. The year is 2011. Carmelo Anthony has just been traded to the New York Knicks in a blockbuster deal. Danilo Gallinari, as few would remember, went the other way. That was the last time the Italian was in the headlines on such a scale, until now.

This time, though, not for the reason he would have wanted. It recently came to light that a shark attacked Gallinari’s wife while the couple was vacationing in Puerto Rico. If that wasn’t scary enough, she was pregnant with the couple’s third child during the incident. Jeez! Thankfully, the baby and the mother are both safe and out of harm’s way.

This incident also generated a lot of intrigue: Who is Danilo Gallinari’s wife? How did they meet? What does she do for a living? Let’s find out.

Who is Danilo Gallinari’s wife, Elenora Boi?

Elenora Boi is the better half of Danilo Gallineri. She was in headlines recently, having been bitten by a shark on a vacation in Puerto Rico, reportedly suffering an open wound in her thigh during the attack. Boi is the mother of two children, and she is pregnant with her third child with the former Nuggets player. She’s also a sports journalist and a model by profession.

What is Elenora Boi’s height and age?

As per records available, she was born on July 21, 1986, in Cagliari, Italy. As of August 2025, Boi is 39 years old. Her reported height is 5’9, which is generally considered very tall. Although she is easily dwarfed by her husband, who stands at a staggering 6’10.

When did Danilo Gallinari meet Elenora Boi?

As per The US Sun, the couple first met at a party. After being together for two years, the couple decided to go their separate ways. But their love for each other prevailed, and they got back together after a break. Soon after, they even moved in together. In February 2020, the couple took the next step, getting engaged. And two years later, on July 23, 2022, Boi and Gallinari tied the knot at the picturesque Golfo degli Angeli, near the coast of Sardinia.

What does Elenora Boi do for a living?

As stated previously, she is a sports journalist, model, and social media personality. Boi studied political science at the University of Cagliari. During her studies, Boi landed an internship in the broadcasting field. This opened doors for a career in broadcasting, where she was also a host for Mediaset Premium and Sportitalia.

Danilo Gallinari and Elenora Boi’s children

The couple is blessed with two children. The year they got engaged turned out to be a year of double celebration, as their first daughter, Anastasia Gallinari, was born in December 2020. A year after their marriage, Eleonora shared an image on Instagram announcing the birth of their second child, Rudolf, on July 20, 2023.

Meet Elenora Boi’s Parents

There is no public information about her parents, as that part of her life remains private. But her social media pretty much gives updates on everything else.

Elenora Boi’s Instagram

Danilo Gallinari’s Wife has made over 1,806 posts, which clearly states her significant presence on social media platforms, particularly Instagram. On Instagram, she already has 735k followers, more than her husband. The former Knicks star only has 411k followers in comparison. The reason for the growth is Eleonora’s regular upload of lifestyle content to her followers. Apart from travel, food, and family content, the 39-year-old did not shy away from talking about the incident with the shark.

The post is in Italian, but here is some of the translation: “I never thought I could get attacked by a shark and I was near the shore and on a super crowded beach. Thankfully me and my baby are fine.” While this was a severe situation, Danilo Gallinari’s wife found some jokes and a silver lining and a message to her husband.

“Thank you all for the great love and thank you for worrying about us with a message or a prayer ❤️. I thank my husband who despite being married to Fantozzi-Boi he gave me all his love and courage.”