Internet Reacts to Brittney Griner’s Latest Instagram Post

Brittney Griner shared a topless photo on Instagram, posing proudly with her pregnant wife Cherelle, which received mixed reactions from fans. The WNBA star is known for her daring social media presence.

 

 

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The Instagram Post

Griner posted a picture of herself topless, displaying her tattoos, alongside her clothed wife Cherelle, who is expecting their first child. Cherelle, dressed in a tan-colored bra and light satin gown, beamed with happiness as Griner looked at her with adoration. The couple, married since 2019, announced their pregnancy in April. While many fans offered their well wishes, some expressed discomfort with Griner’s choice of presentation.

Online Reactions

 

A user commented, “sis loves taking her shirt off for no reason,” referencing a previous video where Griner was seen playing basketball in a pool while topless, causing division among WNBA fans. Despite the mixed reactions, the couple remains focused on preparing for the birth of their son, Bash.

 

Griner’s Recent Challenges

Griner’s life has been eventful in recent years. In 2022, she was arrested in Russia for carrying vape cartridges and sentenced to nine years in prison. After ten months of detention, she was released in December 2022 following a U.S. government-negotiated prisoner swap. Griner re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury and published a memoir about her experience titled “Coming Home.”

 

Brittney Griner’s Complex Past

Brittney Griner, 33, has faced numerous challenges throughout her career and personal life. In 2022, she was arrested in Russia when vape cartridges were found in her luggage at Moscow Airport. Griner, who was in Russia playing basketball during the WNBA off-season, pled guilty and was sentenced to nine years in prison. She spent ten months detained before being released in December 2022 after U.S. officials arranged a prisoner swap with Russia. Following her return to the U.S., Griner re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury, the team she joined as the No. 1 overall draft pick in the 2013 WNBA Draft. She also released a memoir, “Coming Home,” detailing her time in Russian prison.

Griner and Cherelle are now eagerly anticipating the arrival of their son, Bash, and seem unfazed by the online comments, focusing on their growing family.