WNBA star Brittney Griner & wife Cherelle announce they’re expecting a baby
April 22, 2024WNBA superstar Brittney Griner and her wife, attorney Cherelle Griner, are excitedly expecting their first child together. They shared a charming announcement on Instagram, showcasing an ultrasound image and a photo of them holding hands, with their matching cross tattoos prominently visible, according to ‘LGBTQ Nation’.
“Can't believe we're less than three months away from meeting our favorite human being,” the caption stated, suggesting a July due date. This was confirmed by the hashtag #July2024. Brittney Griner is also a mother to twin girls from her previous marriage to Glory Johnson.
The couple has received numerous congratulations messages, with celebrities like Kehlani and Joy Reid sending their best wishes.
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In 2022, Brittney Griner faced nearly a year in Russian custody after being arrested at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport for marijuana possession. She pled guilty but explained that packing the two vape cartridges was an oversight. Her attorneys provided written evidence that she was prescribed cannabis for chronic pain management.
Eventually, Griner was sentenced to nine years, but was released early in a prisoner exchange facilitated by the Biden administration.
Describing the period of Brittney’s detainment as “one of the darkest moments of my life,” Cherelle Griner expressed profound relief and gratitude towards President Biden and his administration following Brittney’s release.
This year marks Brittney Griner’s 11th season in the WNBA, where she is celebrated as a nine-time WNBA All-Star.
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