Former Brazil international Givanildo Vieira de Sousa, better known as Hulk, has married Camila Angelo, the niece of his ex-wife — a relationship that has drawn attention for its unusual family ties.
Hulk, 38, and Camila exchanged their vows in a grand religious ceremony in his hometown of Campina Grande on Friday, five years after a civil wedding, according to local reports. The celebration, which featured emotional declarations of love and faith, was shared publicly this week.
The marriage has put a spotlight on the couple’s family dynamics. Hulk was previously married for 12 years to Iran Angelo de Souza, with whom he has three children. Camila is Iran’s niece, which means that Hulk’s new wife is also the first cousin of his children from his earlier marriage.
During the ceremony, Hulk spoke about finding love and rebuilding his view of marriage with Camila, calling her “the love of my life” and praising their shared journey, sources said.
Reactions on social media and in Brazilian sports circles have been mixed. Some observers noted that the age difference between Hulk and his new wife is relatively small — both are in their 30s — and that Camila’s consent to the relationship reflects their mutual adulthood. Others described the family connection as unconventional and a source of discomfort, given that Camila is related by blood to Hulk’s former spouse and now is the first cousin of his older children.
Hulk, a powerful forward known for his time with clubs including Porto and Zenit Saint Petersburg and for his play with Atlético Mineiro, has continued to make headlines off the pitch amid a long professional career.
While friends and supporters praised the couple’s commitment, some extended family members expressed concern about how the union came to be. At least one relative shared emotional posts on social media questioning the choice and what it meant for family bonds.
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