WNBA star Brittney Griner initiates divorce from spouse Cherelle, marking the end of their seven-year union. Brittney Griner and her spouse Cherelle have decided to end their marriage.Brittney Griner Griner files for divorce from Cherelle, stating their relationship is irretrievably broken. (Getty Images via AFP)On Friday, July 31, the New York Post disclosed that the 35-year-old center for the Connecticut Sun has initiated divorce proceedings against the 34-year-old attorney after seven years of matrimony.Brittney submitted the legal documents in Fulton County, Atlanta, indicating that the reason for their separation is "irretrievably broken," according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The WNBA athlete noted July 24 as the date they separated.Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read MoreSee Less