Brittney Griner Files For Divorce From Cherelle Griner
WNBA star Brittney Griner has officially filed for divorce from her wife, Cherelle Griner, following eight years of marriage.
Eight years after the couple first said “I do,” WNBA star Brittney Griner is moving to end her marriage to Cherelle Griner. The news comes as a significant development for the couple, as Cherelle was widely recognized as one of Brittney’s most vocal and fierce advocates during her arrest and subsequent detention in Russia.
Court documents obtained by ABC News indicate that the WNBA star filed for divorce this past Thursday in the Fulton County Superior Court in Georgia. The filing characterizes the marriage as “irretrievably broken” and notes that there is “no hope of reconciliation.” According to the legal documents, the couple officially separated on July 24.
The petition for divorce includes a request for joint physical custody of their son, Bash, who was born in 2024. Additionally, the filing seeks an equitable division of the couple’s marital assets and debts. An attorney representing Brittney Griner has stated that the family hopes to resolve these personal matters privately, and as of now, Cherelle Griner has not issued a public comment regarding the filing.
A Relationship Under Public Scrutiny
The dissolution of their marriage marks a dramatic shift for a relationship that became a focal point of international attention. When Brittney was detained in Russia in 2022 on drug charges related to vape cartridges containing hashish oil, Cherelle became the public face of the campaign to secure her release. She utilized her platform to appear on national television, engage with government officials, and consistently urge the Biden administration to prioritize her wife’s return.
Brittney Griner eventually returned to the United States in December 2022 as part of a high-profile prisoner exchange. Following her return, she publicly expressed deep gratitude for Cherelle’s unwavering support during what she described as the most challenging chapter of her life. The subsequent birth of their son appeared to represent a new beginning for the family, making this legal development a surprising turn for those who followed their journey closely.