WNBA star Brittney Griner has filed for divorce from her wife, Cherelle Griner, after eight years of marriage. The Connecticut Sun center submitted the filing in Fulton County, Georgia, noting that the relationship is irretrievably broken with no possibility of reconciliation. Court documents state that the couple has been separated since July 24.
A legal representative for Brittney Griner released a brief statement regarding the situation, requesting privacy for all parties involved as they navigate the legal process. Cherelle Griner has not yet provided a public response to the filing.
The pair married in 2018 after meeting as students at Baylor University. Cherelle Griner, an attorney, gained national attention for her public campaign to secure her wife’s release during her 2022 detention in Russia. The couple welcomed their first child in 2024, and the current court documents indicate that Brittney Griner is seeking joint custody.
This legal action marks the second marriage for the Olympic athlete. Her previous marriage to former WNBA player Glory Johnson ended in an annulment in 2015. Brittney Griner remains active on the court for the Connecticut Sun while managing these personal matters.