WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle are expecting their first child and announced the happy news on Instagram. The couple first met over a decade ago at Baylor University and got married in June 2019. The due date for their baby is sometime in July 2024. This news comes after Brittney’s release from a Russian prison in December 2022, where she was held on drug charges while playing for a team in Russia during the WNBA offseason.
Brittney’s release from the Russian prison was negotiated by the U.S. State Department after she was wrongfully detained and sentenced to 9 years in prison. Cherelle expressed her fear and anxiety during an interview about the situation, calling it terrifying and stating that her life felt like a movie since her wife had been detained. She described the feeling of uncertainty and unpredictability, wondering if she would ever see Brittney again.
After returning to the U.S., Brittney resumed her basketball career in 2023 and later announced her memoir titled Coming Home. The book tells the story of her imprisonment in Russia and the support she received from her family and fans during that time. Coming Home is set to be released on May 7, allowing readers to learn more about Brittney’s experience and the challenges she faced during her ordeal.
Despite the difficult circumstances of Brittney’s arrest and imprisonment, she has now found joy in expecting her first child with Cherelle. The couple’s relationship has been strengthened through adversity, and they are looking forward to welcoming their baby in less than three months. Fans and supporters are excited for the Griners as they embark on this new chapter in their lives, filled with hope and happiness after a challenging period of uncertainty and fear. The news of their pregnancy has been met with an outpouring of love and congratulations from their community.
Brittney and Cherelle’s journey together has been marked by highs and lows, from their college days to the challenges they faced during Brittney’s time in prison. Through it all, their love and commitment to each other have remained strong, and they have emerged from their struggles with a renewed sense of gratitude and resilience. The impending arrival of their baby represents a new beginning for the couple, symbolizing the promise of brighter days ahead and the power of love to overcome even the most daunting obstacles. As they prepare to welcome their child into the world, Brittney and Cherelle are filled with hope and optimism for the future, grateful for the support they have received from their family, friends, and fans along the way.
