Brittney Griner has filed for divorce from Cherelle Griner, bringing an end to one of the WNBA star’s most visible personal relationships. The filing was made in Fulton County, Georgia, and describes the marriage as "irretrievably broken."
Griner, a WNBA standout and Olympic gold medalist, had been married to Cherelle Griner for years. The couple married in 2018 after meeting at Baylor University, according to the available details from the report.
Cherelle Griner, an attorney, became widely known to many sports fans as a public advocate for her wife during Brittney Griner’s 10-month detention. That role brought added public attention to the couple and made their relationship familiar even beyond basketball audiences.
While the report does not provide broader details about what led to the split, the divorce filing marks a major personal change for Brittney Griner. The case now moves through the court process in Georgia.
