'Abbott Elementary' Quinta Brunson Pulls The Divorce Trigger At Marriage Of Almost 4 Years

Quinta Brunson won't be walking down any more red carpets with her husband, Kevin Anik, as she recently filed to end their marriage.

The "Abbott Elementary" creator and star pulled the plug on her union at the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Her move to become legally single comes 3.5 years after she and her now-estranged beau tied the knot in 2021.

It is unclear when the cracks in Quinta Brunson's marriage started to appear, as she and Kevin Anik mostly stayed under the radar. Much isn't known about their relationship, and they may never spill the tea on their divorce, given their privacy preference.

According to Brunson's divorce documents, she followed Hollywood's trend regarding separations. Like most celebrity breakups, the actress cited "irreconcilable differences" as her reason for leaving Anik and implored the court to honor their postnuptial agreement.

Brunson explained the agreement dictated the distribution of their property, and child support wasn't an issue as they had no children, per TMZ. Despite her celebrity status, the comedian managed to keep her relationship with Anik under wraps for years.

It was unclear when the estranged couple started dating or when Anik popped the big question. However, Brunson confirmed her engagement to him in a July 2020 post on Instagram. She shared a close-up image of herself rocking a diamond ring on her left finger and captioned the post: "More good news."

Anik made little to no appearance on Brunson's social media pages, nor did he appear to have a public social media profile. Although he stayed out of the spotlight, Anik made rare appearances on red-carpet events to support his then-wife.

One of these rare moments occurred in June 2022 when Anik stepped out as a loving couple with Brunson at the Time 100 Gala. At the time, the actress was honored as one of the publication's most influential people.

The pair also attended Dwyane Wade's FWRD party in 2023 to celebrate his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

For the event, Anik and Brunson flaunted their bond with heartwarming poses, bringing a splash of color to the event with their outfits. The entertainer donned a colorful crop top and matching skirt, while Anik rocked a Gucci jacket, black denim, and white sneakers, per PEOPLE.

Brunson first gained prominence with her series "Girl Who Has Never Been on a Nice Date." However, her success skyrocketed thanks to her hit ABC show "Abbott Elementary."

The comedy series has earned her multiple awards, including an Emmy in 2022. She honored her husband during her acceptance speech for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, saying:

"In case I am not back up here again, I have to thank my mom, dad, brothers and sisters, my cousins ... my wonderful husband because he's the most supportive man I've ever known."

Brunson also thanked Anik for his support during her second Emmy speech, raving about her love for her husband. She received the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy in 2024.

Anik also received a special shout-out from the actress at the 2023 Golden Globes for the Best Musical or Comedy Actress award.

Following her 2022 Emmy victory, The Blast shared that Brunson had flaunted the adorable congratulatory messages she received from her young cast mates. Some children from the comedy series honored her with handwritten cards with one reading: "Congratulations, Ms. Quinta B."

Another card referred to Brunson as her show's character, Janine Teagues. The child, who called themselves "Tiny Cowboy," thanked the actress for having them on the series and wished she scored more Emmy awards in the future.

The sweet notes touched Brunson's heart, who captioned the since-deleted X post: "Yeah, I Love My Job."

The comedy series won three Emmy Awards for Outstanding Cast for a Comedy Series, Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series, and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. However, the show's multiple wins did not overshadow Jimmy Kimmel's antics.

During the 2022 Emmys, Brunson was welcomed on stage by a mini skit performed by presenters Jimmy Kimmel and Will Arnett. Kimmel protested losing the award to the actress by lying at her feet, throwing a fake tantrum.

Brunson got the joke and ignored Kimmel while giving her speech, but most fans did not let his behavior slide. "Quinta Brunson deserved better than giving her acceptance over Jimmy Kimmel's 'dead' body," someone argued. Another agreed, accusing the TV host of ruining a Black woman's big moment.

The comedian became the second Black woman to win an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. For Brunson, achieving this status mattered more to her than Kimmel's antics, and she cleared the air in a statement, saying:

"I know Jimmy Kimmel, and I don't know, I feel like the bit didn't bother me that much. I don't know what the internet thinks…."

Can Quinta Brunson have a quiet divorce from Kevin Anik amid her show's growing success?