Quinta Brunson finally breaks her silence on divorce

Television star opens up about privacy struggles
Quinta Brunson
Quinta Brunson (Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / Ovidiu Hrubaru)

Quinta Brunson has insisted that she “didn’t announce” her divorce. The statement comes after months of speculation surrounding her personal life following public record discoveries.

The 35-year-old actress married Kevin Jay Anik in 2021, and it emerged via public records earlier this year that she had filed for divorce but she has insisted that no one famous actually wants others to know when something happens in their personal life. Celebrity divorces are often subject to intense public scrutiny, with entertainment media closely monitoring court filings and legal documents.


“I remember seeing people be like, ‘She announced her divorce,’ ” she told Bustle. “I didn’t announce anything. I think people have this idea that people in the public eye want the public to know their every move. None of us [does], I promise you. No one wants [everyone] to know when you buy a house, when you move, when a major change happens in your personal life. It’s just that that’s public record information.” Public records laws vary by state, but divorce filings are typically accessible to the public and media outlets.

Brunson changes hair in ‘liberating’ move

The Abbott Elementary star initially felt the need to present herself in a “certain way” once she found success with her Emmy Award-winning TV series and felt pressure to avoid doing things like changing her appearance, but then found it “very liberating” to stop thinking like that. Abbott Elementary has become one of ABC’s most successful sitcoms, earning critical acclaim and high ratings since its premiere.


“When Abbott started, it felt like, ‘OK, I’m quite public now, and I’m responsible for so many people. I need to be consistent. I need to show up a certain way. I need to be reliable,'” she said. “I got it in my head that that’s a bad sign. You can’t cut your hair, you can’t pierce your nose, you can’t get a tattoo. It’s going to give, ‘You don’t know who you are.'” The pressure to maintain a consistent public image is a common challenge faced by celebrities, particularly those who achieve sudden fame.

“Those are invisible voices that aren’t in your home with you, that aren’t in your personal life, that aren’t your friends,” she continued. “I love my fans, I love the people who watch Abbott. So, you want to hear them, and you want to listen to them, but when it comes to matters of your personal life and decisions you make, you do have to tune it out.” Social media has intensified the relationship between celebrities and their audiences, creating both opportunities for connection and challenges for privacy.

‘You can change … and start over’

“When I finally cut it off, there was something very liberating about it,” Brunson explained. “You can still change and evolve and start over. Cutting my hair helped remind me that I am an artist first. I want to feel things. I want to do things. I want to make choices. I want to be a person, and not just stuck in having to be a certain way for business.” Her decision to change her appearance reflects a broader conversation about authenticity in the entertainment industry.

Brunson‘s candid discussion about privacy boundaries highlights the ongoing tension between public interest and personal autonomy that many celebrities face. The Emmy-winning creator and star has built her career on relatability and authenticity, making her perspective on fame particularly resonant with audiences who have followed her journey from web series creator to network television star.

The actress’s comments come at a time when discussions about celebrity privacy and media ethics are increasingly relevant, especially regarding how personal information becomes public knowledge through legal proceedings and official records. Her experience demonstrates the complex balance between maintaining public personas while preserving personal boundaries in an era of constant media attention.

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Jess Sobrevinas is a Multimedia Arts professional with a love for entertainment, music, fashion, film, and technology. She weaves impactful stories that balance creativity and meaning, drawing inspiration from both words and visual expression.
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