Yes. Griner filed for divorce from her wife, Cherelle, in Fulton County, Georgia, on Thursday, July 30, according to court records. Griner is listed as the petitioner and described the marriage as irretrievably broken in the filing. The documents list July 24 as the couple’s date of separation.
How long were Brittney and Cherelle married
The couple met as students at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and built their relationship over roughly seven years before this filing. Court documents list the marriage date as June 2018, though earlier reporting had placed the wedding in 2019, so the exact anniversary remains slightly unclear even as the separation date is confirmed.
Do they have children together
Yes. Brittney and Cherelle share a two year old son named Bash. In the filing, Griner is seeking joint legal custody. No further details on a parenting plan or timeline have been made public.
What was Cherelle’s role during Brittney’s detainment in Russia
Cherelle, an attorney, became a prominent public advocate after Brittney was detained by Russian authorities in February 2022 after vape cartridges containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage. Griner was convicted on drug charges and initially sentenced to nine years, a case that drew international attention largely because of Cherelle’s public campaign for her wife’s release. Griner was freed in December 2022 after roughly ten months in custody, and Cherelle has since described the moment of her wife’s release as one of profound relief.
Where does Brittney Griner play now
Griner currently plays for the Connecticut Sun. She joined the team after a long run with the Phoenix Mercury, where she won a WNBA championship in 2014 and became one of the most recognizable names in the league.
Has either party commented publicly
No. Representatives for Griner have not responded to requests for comment, and Cherelle has not issued a public statement. The filing itself, along with the underlying court record, remains the only confirmed source of information at this stage.
What happens next
The case will proceed through Fulton County courts, where issues including custody and division of marital property are expected to be addressed. No hearing dates or settlement details have been made public, and both parties appear to be handling the matter privately for now.
