Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via GettyBrittney Grineris figuring out a new normal.Just this week, she made appearances at the White House Correspondents Dinner and the Met Gala before returning to Phoenix for the Mercury’s media day on Wednesday.There, Griner, 32, opened up about the difficult transition to everyday life after nearly a year in Russian imprisonment while talking to reporters.One ofTime’sMost Influential People of 2023, Griner said she “didn’t think it could get that big,” regarding the worldwide coverage of her arrest and the ten months that would follow.Nathan Howard / Pool via CNP / SplashNews.comShe added that the adjustment back to her everyday life has been “a little overwhelming,” perCNN.“It’s cool because now I’m able to reach even more people,” Griner said of her ability to “bring” new eyes to the WNBA, as well as “keep them aware” of the other detained Americans whose release she’s advocating for with her wife Cherelle.Griner is grateful for the “bigger outlet” that her situation has given her as she continues to “support others who are in need and don’t have the spotlight or the media coverage that they should be able to get,” according to CNN.PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via GettyAs the Phoenix Mercury prepares for the start of a new WNBA season, Griner said it’s “a surreal feeling being back in” her Mercury jersey and in the team’s arena.Griner added, “I didn’t think that it would come this quickly, I was prepared for the long haul, but it’s so nice being here, being up here doing media again, wearing this jersey.“On Monday, the WNBA star made her Met Gala debut with Cherelle, 30.The couple coordinated in custom Calvin Klein. Brittney — who previously toldEllein 2013 that she vowed to never wear a dress again after her high school graduation — wore a long beige coat, matching trousers and a sheer top.Kevin Mazur/MG23/GettyWhen speaking withLa La AnthonyonVogue’s red carpet livestream, Cherelle took a moment to remember the hardship the couple faced one year ago. “This time last year, I was missing my wife, so to have her right here, to be in this moment — breathtaking,” she said.“It’s everything just to be here with my wife and just able to be here,” Brittney added. “It means so much. Get to see this event a lot and actually live it. It’s amazing.“Cherelle Griner InstagramNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Both Brittney and Cherelle were dressed in custom designs from Calvin Klein for the evening, who also styled the couple for Saturday’sWhite House Correspondent’s Dinnerin Washington, D.C.Brittney and Cherelle were invited as guests of CBS and Gayle King to the event, where the WNBA star was able to thank PresidentJoe Bidenand First LadyDr. Jill Bidenfor the administration’s efforts toward her release from Russia last year.
Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty
Brittney Grineris figuring out a new normal.Just this week, she made appearances at the White House Correspondents Dinner and the Met Gala before returning to Phoenix for the Mercury’s media day on Wednesday.There, Griner, 32, opened up about the difficult transition to everyday life after nearly a year in Russian imprisonment while talking to reporters.One ofTime’sMost Influential People of 2023, Griner said she “didn’t think it could get that big,” regarding the worldwide coverage of her arrest and the ten months that would follow.Nathan Howard / Pool via CNP / SplashNews.comShe added that the adjustment back to her everyday life has been “a little overwhelming,” perCNN.“It’s cool because now I’m able to reach even more people,” Griner said of her ability to “bring” new eyes to the WNBA, as well as “keep them aware” of the other detained Americans whose release she’s advocating for with her wife Cherelle.Griner is grateful for the “bigger outlet” that her situation has given her as she continues to “support others who are in need and don’t have the spotlight or the media coverage that they should be able to get,” according to CNN.PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via GettyAs the Phoenix Mercury prepares for the start of a new WNBA season, Griner said it’s “a surreal feeling being back in” her Mercury jersey and in the team’s arena.Griner added, “I didn’t think that it would come this quickly, I was prepared for the long haul, but it’s so nice being here, being up here doing media again, wearing this jersey.“On Monday, the WNBA star made her Met Gala debut with Cherelle, 30.The couple coordinated in custom Calvin Klein. Brittney — who previously toldEllein 2013 that she vowed to never wear a dress again after her high school graduation — wore a long beige coat, matching trousers and a sheer top.Kevin Mazur/MG23/GettyWhen speaking withLa La AnthonyonVogue’s red carpet livestream, Cherelle took a moment to remember the hardship the couple faced one year ago. “This time last year, I was missing my wife, so to have her right here, to be in this moment — breathtaking,” she said.“It’s everything just to be here with my wife and just able to be here,” Brittney added. “It means so much. Get to see this event a lot and actually live it. It’s amazing.“Cherelle Griner InstagramNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Both Brittney and Cherelle were dressed in custom designs from Calvin Klein for the evening, who also styled the couple for Saturday’sWhite House Correspondent’s Dinnerin Washington, D.C.Brittney and Cherelle were invited as guests of CBS and Gayle King to the event, where the WNBA star was able to thank PresidentJoe Bidenand First LadyDr. Jill Bidenfor the administration’s efforts toward her release from Russia last year.
Brittney Grineris figuring out a new normal.
Just this week, she made appearances at the White House Correspondents Dinner and the Met Gala before returning to Phoenix for the Mercury’s media day on Wednesday.
There, Griner, 32, opened up about the difficult transition to everyday life after nearly a year in Russian imprisonment while talking to reporters.
One ofTime’sMost Influential People of 2023, Griner said she “didn’t think it could get that big,” regarding the worldwide coverage of her arrest and the ten months that would follow.
Nathan Howard / Pool via CNP / SplashNews.com
She added that the adjustment back to her everyday life has been “a little overwhelming,” perCNN.
“It’s cool because now I’m able to reach even more people,” Griner said of her ability to “bring” new eyes to the WNBA, as well as “keep them aware” of the other detained Americans whose release she’s advocating for with her wife Cherelle.
Griner is grateful for the “bigger outlet” that her situation has given her as she continues to “support others who are in need and don’t have the spotlight or the media coverage that they should be able to get,” according to CNN.
PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty
As the Phoenix Mercury prepares for the start of a new WNBA season, Griner said it’s “a surreal feeling being back in” her Mercury jersey and in the team’s arena.
Griner added, “I didn’t think that it would come this quickly, I was prepared for the long haul, but it’s so nice being here, being up here doing media again, wearing this jersey.”
On Monday, the WNBA star made her Met Gala debut with Cherelle, 30.
The couple coordinated in custom Calvin Klein. Brittney — who previously toldEllein 2013 that she vowed to never wear a dress again after her high school graduation — wore a long beige coat, matching trousers and a sheer top.
Kevin Mazur/MG23/Getty
When speaking withLa La AnthonyonVogue’s red carpet livestream, Cherelle took a moment to remember the hardship the couple faced one year ago. “This time last year, I was missing my wife, so to have her right here, to be in this moment — breathtaking,” she said.
“It’s everything just to be here with my wife and just able to be here,” Brittney added. “It means so much. Get to see this event a lot and actually live it. It’s amazing.”
Cherelle Griner Instagram
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Both Brittney and Cherelle were dressed in custom designs from Calvin Klein for the evening, who also styled the couple for Saturday’sWhite House Correspondent’s Dinnerin Washington, D.C.
Brittney and Cherelle were invited as guests of CBS and Gayle King to the event, where the WNBA star was able to thank PresidentJoe Bidenand First LadyDr. Jill Bidenfor the administration’s efforts toward her release from Russia last year.
source: people.com
