WNBA star Brittney Griner files for divorce after eight years of marriage

Brittney Griner, a prominent WNBA player, submitted a divorce petition in Fulton County, Georgia, stating that her eight-year marriage to Cherelle is irretrievably broken. The couple, who have been living apart since July 24, share a two-year-old son named Bash, for whom Griner is seeking primary custody. Griner and Cherelle first met while attending Baylor University and were married in June 2018.

Their partnership gained national attention in 2022 when Cherelle became a vocal advocate for Griner’s release after the athlete was detained in Moscow on drug-trafficking charges and later exchanged for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. This filing marks Griner’s second divorce; her earlier marriage to fellow WNBA player Glory Johnson ended after less than a month with an annulment in 2015. The case underscores the personal challenges faced by high-profile athletes amid public scrutiny.