Photo: Johnny Nunez/Getty; Cherelle Griner/InstagramBrittneyandCherelle Grinerare making up for lost time in the sweetest way.The WNBA star, 32, surprised her wife on Tuesday with a birthday celebration, even though Cherelle’s birthday isn’t until July 1.Cherelle, 30, shared an inside look at the sweet gesture on her Instagram story. “Walked in from our morning hike to this beautiful surprise,” Cherelle wrote.“No, it’s not my birthday,” Cherelle explained, “But bae missed my 30th last summer, obviously,” referring to Brittney’s ten-month detainment in Russia last year.Cherelle Griner/InstagramBrittney was detained at a Moscow airport last February when authorities found marijuana cartridges in her luggage. She remained in the country until December, whenPresident Biden negotiated an exchange dealto bring her home.Cherelle’s Instagram story continued, “It’s never too late to celebrate me if you ask me! Lol! I don’t usually do sweets — but I’m about to eat all of them.“The couple have been enjoying quality time with each other before Brittney returns to the Phoenix Mercury for the upcoming WNBA season.The WNBA All-Star will play her first game since her return to the United States in Los Angeles, California when the Mercury take on the Los Angeles Sparks during the team’s season opener on May 19.Cherelle Griner (left) and Brittney Griner (right) appear at the NAACP Image Awards.Leon Bennett/Getty for BETNever 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.On Monday, Brittney advocated for the release ofWall Street Journalreporter Evan Gershkovitch, who wasarrested for alleged spyingin Russia. In an Instagram post, she encouraged the Biden administration to “bring Evan and all wrongfully detained Americans home.““Our hearts are filled with great concern for Evan Gershkovitch and his family since Evan’s detainment in Russia,” the Griners wrote. “We must do everything in our power to bring him and all Americans home.““We are grateful for President Biden and his administration’s deep commitment to rescue Americans. We celebrate their recent successful efforts to bring home Jeff Woodke and Paul Rusesabagina,” the couple continued. “Every American who is taken is ours to fight for and every American returned is a win for us all.”
Photo: Johnny Nunez/Getty; Cherelle Griner/Instagram
BrittneyandCherelle Grinerare making up for lost time in the sweetest way.The WNBA star, 32, surprised her wife on Tuesday with a birthday celebration, even though Cherelle’s birthday isn’t until July 1.Cherelle, 30, shared an inside look at the sweet gesture on her Instagram story. “Walked in from our morning hike to this beautiful surprise,” Cherelle wrote.“No, it’s not my birthday,” Cherelle explained, “But bae missed my 30th last summer, obviously,” referring to Brittney’s ten-month detainment in Russia last year.Cherelle Griner/InstagramBrittney was detained at a Moscow airport last February when authorities found marijuana cartridges in her luggage. She remained in the country until December, whenPresident Biden negotiated an exchange dealto bring her home.Cherelle’s Instagram story continued, “It’s never too late to celebrate me if you ask me! Lol! I don’t usually do sweets — but I’m about to eat all of them.“The couple have been enjoying quality time with each other before Brittney returns to the Phoenix Mercury for the upcoming WNBA season.The WNBA All-Star will play her first game since her return to the United States in Los Angeles, California when the Mercury take on the Los Angeles Sparks during the team’s season opener on May 19.Cherelle Griner (left) and Brittney Griner (right) appear at the NAACP Image Awards.Leon Bennett/Getty for BETNever 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.On Monday, Brittney advocated for the release ofWall Street Journalreporter Evan Gershkovitch, who wasarrested for alleged spyingin Russia. In an Instagram post, she encouraged the Biden administration to “bring Evan and all wrongfully detained Americans home.““Our hearts are filled with great concern for Evan Gershkovitch and his family since Evan’s detainment in Russia,” the Griners wrote. “We must do everything in our power to bring him and all Americans home.““We are grateful for President Biden and his administration’s deep commitment to rescue Americans. We celebrate their recent successful efforts to bring home Jeff Woodke and Paul Rusesabagina,” the couple continued. “Every American who is taken is ours to fight for and every American returned is a win for us all.”
BrittneyandCherelle Grinerare making up for lost time in the sweetest way.
The WNBA star, 32, surprised her wife on Tuesday with a birthday celebration, even though Cherelle’s birthday isn’t until July 1.
Cherelle, 30, shared an inside look at the sweet gesture on her Instagram story. “Walked in from our morning hike to this beautiful surprise,” Cherelle wrote.
“No, it’s not my birthday,” Cherelle explained, “But bae missed my 30th last summer, obviously,” referring to Brittney’s ten-month detainment in Russia last year.
Cherelle Griner/Instagram
Brittney was detained at a Moscow airport last February when authorities found marijuana cartridges in her luggage. She remained in the country until December, whenPresident Biden negotiated an exchange dealto bring her home.
Cherelle’s Instagram story continued, “It’s never too late to celebrate me if you ask me! Lol! I don’t usually do sweets — but I’m about to eat all of them.”
The couple have been enjoying quality time with each other before Brittney returns to the Phoenix Mercury for the upcoming WNBA season.
The WNBA All-Star will play her first game since her return to the United States in Los Angeles, California when the Mercury take on the Los Angeles Sparks during the team’s season opener on May 19.
Cherelle Griner (left) and Brittney Griner (right) appear at the NAACP Image Awards.Leon Bennett/Getty for BET
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.
On Monday, Brittney advocated for the release ofWall Street Journalreporter Evan Gershkovitch, who wasarrested for alleged spyingin Russia. In an Instagram post, she encouraged the Biden administration to “bring Evan and all wrongfully detained Americans home.”
“Our hearts are filled with great concern for Evan Gershkovitch and his family since Evan’s detainment in Russia,” the Griners wrote. “We must do everything in our power to bring him and all Americans home.”
“We are grateful for President Biden and his administration’s deep commitment to rescue Americans. We celebrate their recent successful efforts to bring home Jeff Woodke and Paul Rusesabagina,” the couple continued. “Every American who is taken is ours to fight for and every American returned is a win for us all.”
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