Brittney Griner’s relationship history: WNBA star’s past romance comes into spotlight amid estranged ex-wife Cherelle’s support demands

Brittney Griner’s relationship history has come under the spotlight as her divorce from Cherelle Griner moves through the courts. Cherelle has reportedly asked for continued financial support, citing a major difference between their incomes as the former couple works through their separation.Before her marriage to Cherelle, Brittney was briefly married to fellow WNBA player Glory Johnson. The former couple’s marriage lasted only weeks before Brittney sought an annulment. They later divorced and share twin daughters. Griner and Cherelle, meanwhile, married in 2018 and have a son together.Exploring Brittney Griner’s marriages to Glory Johnson and Cherelle GrinerAccording to the reported court documents, Cherelle has said there is a “substantial disparity” between her income and Griner’s. She also reportedly stated that she would be “unable to meet her reasonable financial needs on a monthly basis without continued support.”Griner currently plays for the Connecticut Sun. She signed a reported one-year contract worth $1.19 million. Cherelle works as a law clerk in Atlanta.The financial dispute comes after Griner filed for divorce on July 30, 2026. She listed July 24 as their separation date and described the marriage as “irretrievably broken.”Cherelle has also described the marriage as “irretrievably broken with no hope for reconciliation.” She is seeking joint custody of their son, Bash Raymond Griner. The divorce proceedings remain ongoing.The latest development has also brought attention to Griner’s previous marriage to Glory Johnson.Griner and Johnson, both professional basketball players, became engaged in 2014. In April 2015, they were arrested following a domestic dispute involving assault and disorderly conduct.Despite the incident, they married on May 8, 2015.The marriage was extremely short-lived. Just 28 days after the wedding, Griner filed for an annulment, citing fraud and duress. This came shortly after Johnson announced that she was pregnant with twins.The pair eventually divorced in June 2016. They share twin daughters.Griner later reconnected with Cherelle, whom she had first met while they were undergraduate students at Baylor University. The pair became romantically involved after Griner’s first marriage ended.They became one of the WNBA’s most visible couples. Cherelle supported Griner during some of the most difficult moments of her life.In 2022, Griner was detained in Russia after being arrested at a Moscow airport. She spent 10 months in Russian custody.Cherelle became a prominent public advocate for her release. She spoke publicly about Griner’s situation and met with President Joe Biden at the White House.Griner returned to the United States in December 2022 following a prisoner swap. The couple later appeared together at several major events, including the 2023 White House Correspondents Dinner and the Met Gala.In July 2024, Griner and Cherelle welcomed their son, Bash.Their relationship has since reached a different stage, with the divorce proceedings now focusing on custody and financial support. Meanwhile, Griner’s past marriage to Johnson remains an important part of her relationship history.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.