# Brittney Griner files for divorce from wife of 7 years

WNBA star Brittney Griner has filed for divorce from Cherelle Griner after seven years of marriage. The filing comes months after Griner's release from a Russian prison, where Cherelle had campaigned publicly for her freedom. The split draws attention to the couple's personal struggles following the high-profile detention and release.

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- [Fox News Sports](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/brittney-griner-files-divorce-wife-release-russia) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:49:06 -0400