- Brittney Griner and Cherelle Griner are expecting their first child in July 2024.
- The couple met at Baylor University and got married in June 2019.
- Brittney Griner was detained in Russia in February 2022 due to drug charges and was released in December 2022.
- Cherelle Griner expressed relief and joy upon Brittney’s release, emphasizing the importance of reconnecting and understanding each other’s journeys.
- Brittney Griner is set to release a memoir about her experiences in Russia, titled “Coming Home,” on May 7, 2024.
Newsypeople- Brittney Griner, the WNBA star, and her wife Cherelle Griner are expecting their first child. The couple announced their pregnancy on Instagram on April 13, 2024, revealing that they are expecting their baby in July. The announcement included a photo of the couple holding hands next to an ultrasound of their child, with Cherelle writing, “Can’t believe we’re less than three months away from meeting our favorite human being #BabyGrinerComingSoon #July2024”.
Brittney and Cherelle met at Baylor University and got married in June 2019. Brittney Griner was drafted to the WNBA in 2013 and has played for the Phoenix Mercury since. The couple’s journey to parenthood is intertwined with Brittney’s experiences in Russia.
In February 2022, Brittney was detained in Russia after customs agents found vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage. She was tried on drug charges and sentenced to nine years at a Russian penal colony, which she began serving in November 2022. However, she was freed on December 8, 2022, after President Joe Biden negotiated her release in exchange for a Russian arms dealer.
Cherelle Griner spoke at a press conference the same day of Brittney’s release, expressing gratitude for the support that helped reunite their family. Brittney Griner returned to the basketball court in May 2023 and is set to release a memoir about her experiences in Russia titled “Coming Home” on May 7. The book is not only a story of her ordeal but also highlights the support of her family, faith, and the millions who rallied for her rescue.
The couple’s pregnancy announcement comes as a joyous moment in their lives, following a period of uncertainty and challenges. Their journey from meeting at Baylor University, getting married, and overcoming Brittney’s detention in Russia to now expecting their first child is a testament to their resilience and the support of their community.
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