Quinta Brunson and Kevin Anik, who kept their relationship mostly out of the spotlight, reportedly got engaged in 2020 and married in 2021.Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGAQuinta Brunson is making moves in court even if her estranged husband is not. The actress is pushing forward with her divorce from Kevin Anik, who has yet to file an official response to her petition. The latest move comes as Brunson enjoyed glowing recognition in her hometown of Philadelphia, where she was honored with a mural and the key to the city. Quinta Brunson and Kevin Anik, who kept their relationship mostly out of the spotlight, reportedly got engaged in 2020 and married the following year.
Quinta Brunson Pushes Forward with Split from Kevin Anik
Quinta Brunson Is Moving Forward With Divorce Proceedings Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGA The star filed to end her marriage back in March after more than three years together, citing “irreconcilable differences” in the paperwork. Brunson also asked the court to enforce a postnuptial agreement that outlines how their assets should be divided. But as of now, Anik has not filed a formal response or made any public comment on the split. Brunson, represented by top-tier divorce firm Wasser, Cooperman & Mandles, which includes celebrity lawyer Laura Wasser, told the court she has already submitted all required financial disclosures. Those included her income, expenses, assets, debts, and a breakdown of what she considers shared versus separate property, In Touch confirmed. The ‘Abbott Elementary’ Star Kept Her Relationship Private
Private No More: Quinta Brunson’s Quiet Marriage Heads for Divorce
A post shared by Quinta Brunson (@quintab) Before her divorce filing made headlines, Brunson had kept most of her relationship with Anik out of the public eye. The 35-year-old confirmed she was engaged to Anik in July 2020 with a quiet Instagram post featuring a diamond ring and the caption, “More good news.” The Blast reported that their postnuptial agreement covered how the property would be split, and with no children involved, child support was not part of the case. Despite being married to one of TV’s most visible stars, Anik stayed almost entirely off the radar. He had no public social media presence and rarely appeared in Brunson’s posts. Still, he did show up to support her during major career milestones. In 2022, the couple attended the Time 100 Gala together after Brunson was honored as one of the most influential people of the year. They made another public appearance in 2023 at Dwyane Wade’s FWRD party, celebrating his Hall of Fame induction. When The Going Was Good View this post on Instagram A post shared by Quinta Brunson (@quintab) Apart from showing up with her and red carpets, Brunson also openly expressed love and gratitude for her now-estranged husband during some of the biggest moments of her career. As she turned her into one of television’s breakout stars, she took time during multiple award show speeches to recognize Anik’s support.
Brunson first publicly honored him in 2022 while accepting the Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, calling him “the most supportive man I’ve ever known.” In 2023, she thanked him again at the Golden Globes while accepting her award for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy Series. The praise continued into 2024 when she received her second Emmy, this time for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy, and shared more appreciation for Anik’s encouragement. Although their relationship mainly had stayed out of the spotlight, Brunson’s heartfelt tributes revealed the significant role he played in her life before their marriage quietly came to an end. Quinta Brunson Was Honored In Her Hometown View this post on Instagram A post shared by Quinta Brunson (@quintab) While her personal life underwent a change coupled with an ongoing divorce, Brunson was honored for her professional success in a significant way back home. AP News reported that last month, the writer received the key to the city of Philadelphia during a ceremony at her old school, Andrew Hamilton, which inspired the setting of her hit ABC series. Brunson accepted the honor from Mayor Cherelle Parker with humor, saying, “Wow! I want to ask the question on everybody’s mind: What does it open?”
During the event, she celebrated the role public schools played in shaping her story and spotlighted the importance of arts and music in education. Her family and former teachers, including Joyce Abbott, who inspired the show’s title, were all there to witness the moment. Brunson reflected on how murals she saw growing up encouraged her and said she hopes the mural will inspire the next generation the same way. ‘Abbott Elementary’ Got The Green Light For Season 5 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Abbott Elementary (@abbottelemabc) Even with all that is going on in her personal life, “Abbott Elementary” has kept its momentum going strong and is now officially on its way back. ABC renewed the hit comedy for a fifth season back in January 2025, surprising fans with a heartwarming video on Instagram featuring the show’s beloved student cast members. “Season 5, here we come! Join your favorite staff and students for more #AbbottElementary on ABC and stream on Hulu,” read the post’s caption, followed by an enthusiastic nod from Brunson herself.” All of the main cast, including Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tyler James Williams, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, Janelle James, and William Stanford Davis, are set to return alongside Brunson, promising more laughs, lessons, and chaos at the fictional Philadelphia school. Despite the silence from Kevin Anik’s side, Quinta Brunson appears focused on moving the process forward on her terms.
