Griner: My Marriage Is 'Irretrievably Broken'

Brittney Griner's high-profile marriage is coming to an end. The WNBA star and Olympic gold medalist has filed for divorce from wife Cherelle Griner in Fulton County, Georgia, after eight years of marriage, calling the relationship "irretrievably broken" with "no hope of reconciliation," according to court records cited by NBC News. The filing states the couple has been separated since July 24. Brittney Griner is said to be seeking "equitable division" of their marital assets, per ABC News.

Brittney Griner, 35, and Cherelle Griner, 33, married in 2018 after meeting at Baylor University. Cherelle Griner, an attorney, became a prominent advocate for her wife during the latter's 10-month detention in Russia, which ended in a 2022 prisoner swap. The couple welcomed a son in 2024; Brittney Griner is seeking joint custody, per the filing.

A lawyer for the Connecticut Sun basketball star said they hope to resolve the matter privately and declined further comment. Representatives for Cherelle Griner—who TMZ notes posted happy family pics, including ones with her wife, on social media just a few weeks ago—didn't immediately respond. Brittney Griner, meanwhile, posted a tribute to Cherelle Griner on her birthday on July 1, calling her the "best mother and spouse," per People.