{"id":26617,"date":"2026-08-03T23:39:30","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T18:39:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=26617"},"modified":"2026-08-03T23:39:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T18:39:30","slug":"brittney-griner-divorce-sparks-shock-reaction-on-social-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=26617","title":{"rendered":"Brittney Griner Divorce Sparks Shock Reaction On Social Media"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"440\" width=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/madamenoire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/17857784767845.jpg?w=660&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"Brittney Griner, Cherelle Griner, Brittney Griner Divorce\" class=\"wp-image-1684179\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madamenoire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/17857784767845.jpg?strip=all&amp;quality=80 1024w, https:\/\/madamenoire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/17857784767845.jpg?resize=153%2C102&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 153w, https:\/\/madamenoire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/17857784767845.jpg?resize=378%2C252&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 378w, https:\/\/madamenoire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/17857784767845.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 768w, https:\/\/madamenoire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/17857784767845.jpg?resize=660%2C440&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 660w, https:\/\/madamenoire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/17857784767845.jpg?resize=180%2C120&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 180w, https:\/\/madamenoire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/17857784767845.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 150w, https:\/\/madamenoire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/17857784767845.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 300w, https:\/\/madamenoire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/17857784767845.jpg?resize=75%2C50&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 75w, https:\/\/madamenoire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/17857784767845.jpg?resize=720%2C480&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 720w, https:\/\/madamenoire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/17857784767845.jpg?resize=900%2C600&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 900w, https:\/\/madamenoire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/17857784767845.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 450w, https:\/\/madamenoire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/17857784767845.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 600w, https:\/\/madamenoire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/17857784767845.jpg?resize=250%2C167&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 250w, https:\/\/madamenoire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/17857784767845.jpg?resize=220%2C147&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 220w, https:\/\/madamenoire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/17857784767845.jpg?resize=245%2C163&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 245w, https:\/\/madamenoire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/17857784767845.jpg?resize=129%2C86&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 129w, https:\/\/madamenoire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/17857784767845.jpg?resize=144%2C96&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 144w, https:\/\/madamenoire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/17857784767845.jpg?resize=50%2C33&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Arturo Holmes \/ Getty \u2013 Britney Griner Divorce.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle Griner, are officially ending their marriage, a development that has surprised many fans given the couple\u2019s recent public displays of affection. While the divorce filing confirms the relationship has come to an end, both Brittney and Cherelle have continued sharing upbeat moments on social media, leaving many wondering what led to the split.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-brittney-griner-divorce-here-s-what-s-inside-the-filing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brittney Griner divorce: Here\u2019s what\u2019s inside the filing.<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to court documents obtained by <em>ABC News,<\/em> the Connecticut Sun star<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.com\/GMA\/Culture\/brittney-griner-files-divorce-wife-cherelle-griner\/story?id=135268883\"> filed for divorce on July 30 <\/a>in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia. The filing states that Brittney and Cherelle, who married in June 2018, have been separated since July 24, 2026. It also declares that the marriage \u201cis irretrievably broken\u201d with \u201cno hope of reconciliation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/madamenoire.com\/1330349\/brittney-griner-returned-to-the-us-without-her-long-locs\/\">Brittney Griner Returned To The US Without Her Long Locs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of the filing, Brittney is requesting that she and Cherelle share joint physical custody of their son, Bash, whom they welcomed in 2024. The petition also seeks an \u201cequitable division\u201d of the couple\u2019s marital property and financial obligations, including \u201cboth real and personal, tangible and intangible\u201d assets and debts accumulated during the marriage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a statement provided to <em>ABC News<\/em>, an attorney representing Brittney Griner addressed the divorce filing but offered little additional insight into the situation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis is a matter we hope the parties can resolve privately. There is no further comment at this time.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-the-couple-appeared-to-be-in-good-spirits-prior-to-the-divorce-announcement\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The couple appeared to be in good spirits prior to the divorce announcement.<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What has made the news especially surprising is how normal things appeared just days before the divorce petition was filed. On July 23, only a week before the filing, Cherelle shared a series of glamorous photos on Instagram wearing a stunning white dress. Smiling brightly for the camera, she appeared to be in high spirits.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPretty Girl,\u201d she captioned the post.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even more surprising, Brittney Griner publicly celebrated Cherelle\u2019s 33rd birthday less than a month earlier. On July 1, the WNBA star shared a heartfelt Instagram tribute honoring her wife with a carousel of seven family photos documenting special moments from their life together.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCan\u2019t let the day end without telling the Best Mother and Spouse Happy Birthday,\u201d Brittney wrote alongside the post.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The collection of images included intimate snapshots of the couple, including one photo of Brittney kissing Cherelle on the forehead. Other pictures showed the family traveling together and enjoying time with their young son, Bash.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brittney ended the birthday tribute with another affectionate message, writing, \u201cWe are grateful for every day and year with you baby. Bash had to be the first pic he said lol!\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many followers, the loving post made the divorce announcement even more unexpected.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWait? Best spouse? Why file for divorce then?\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DaRngFMjVUj\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one Instagram user questioned. <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another penned, \u201cTo file for divorce 30 days later is wild!\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDon\u2019t forget who supported you through thick and thin,\u201d wrote a third person.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-cherelle-was-a-strong-advocate-for-brittney-griner-s-release-from-russian-detainment-in-2022\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cherelle was a strong advocate for Brittney Griner\u2019s release from Russian detainment in 2022.<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brittney and Cherelle\u2019s relationship has been marked by both joyful milestones and extraordinary challenges. After marrying in June 2018, the couple faced one of the most difficult periods of their lives when Brittney was detained in Russia in 2022 on drug-related charges.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout Brittney\u2019s detention, Cherelle became one of her strongest advocates, tirelessly campaigning for her release and keeping public attention on her case. Her efforts, combined with negotiations led by the Biden administration, ultimately helped secure Brittney\u2019s return to the United States later that year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, after years of navigating adversity together and welcoming their son, the couple appears to be moving forward separately. While neither Brittney nor Cherelle has publicly addressed the reason behind their breakup, the court filing makes clear that both are focused on resolving the divorce and co-parenting their son as they begin the next chapter of their lives.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/madamenoire.com\/1427553\/nbas-brittney-griner-debuts-newborn-son-bash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WNBA\u2019s Brittney Griner Debuts Newborn Son Bash<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<aside id=\"ione-ve-expanded\" class=\"ione-ve\">\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Source: Arturo Holmes \/ Getty \u2013 Britney Griner Divorce. 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