WNBA star Brittney Griner has officially filed for divorce from her wife, attorney Cherelle Griner, after eight years of marriage.
According to court documents filed on Thursday, July 30, in Fulton County, Georgia, the 35-year-old basketball star stated that the couple has been separated since July 24, 2026, describing the marriage as “irretrievably broken” with no hope for reconciliation.
Seeking Joint Custody and Equitable Division
The legal filing reveals several key requests from the Connecticut Sun center as the couple navigates their separation:
- Joint Custody: Brittney is seeking joint physical and legal custody of their 2-year-old son, Bash, whom the couple welcomed in July 2024.
- Division of Assets: The petition requests an equitable division of all marital property, debts, and assets accumulated over their time together.
- Private Resolution: In a statement, legal counsel for Brittney noted, “This is a matter we hope the parties can resolve privately. There is no further comment at this time.”
A Shared History in the Spotlight
The pair’s story spans over a decade, beginning when they first met as college students at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. They officially married in June 2018 and built a high-profile life together during Brittney’s rise as one of basketball’s premier talents.
Cherelle, an attorney, became a household name and a crucial national advocate in 2022 when Brittney was detained in Russia on drug charges. For ten months, Cherelle spearheaded public campaigns, met with White House officials, and lobbied directly for her wife’s freedom until a high-stakes prisoner swap secured Brittney’s return to the United States in December 2022.
Despite their united front during those grueling months and the subsequent birth of their son, court filings indicate the couple reached a point of no return late last month, bringing a quiet end to one of sports culture’s most visible unions.
