Shocking Split: WNBA superstar Kelsey Plum and NFL tight end Darren Waller call it quits after one year of Marriage.
In a heartbreaking turn of events, WNBA champion Kelsey Plum and NFL star Darren Waller have decided to part ways, filing for divorce just a year after tying the knot.
The high-profile couple submitted a joint petition for dissolution of marriage in Clark County, Nevada, on April 23, 2024, according to court records obtained by reputable news sources.
The news of their split came as a bombshell to fans who had followed the whirlwind romance between the two professional athletes. Plum, the 29-year-old face of the Las Vegas Aces, took to social media shortly after the filing to express her anguish, writing, “I’m devastated. I walked through fire for that man, but now I see it’s time to go.”
— Kelsey Plum (@Kelseyplum10) April 23, 2024
Despite the heartbreak, Plum expressed gratitude for the unwavering support from her loved ones, saying, “God has given me an incredible life, and I’m truly so grateful for the profound love from my family and friends.”
The two-time WNBA champion hinted at sharing her story in the future but emphasized her commitment to healing and moving forward, choosing joy amidst the pain.
Plum and Waller’s romance blossomed when the latter played for the Las Vegas Raiders, and they reportedly dated for about a year before exchanging vows on March 4, 2023, according to marriage records.
Their nuptials came just weeks after Waller was traded to the New York Giants, marking a significant change in their lives.
In a recent interview with PEOPLE, Waller, now 31, had expressed uncertainty about his future in the NFL, contemplating retirement to pursue other interests. “I’m a guy who’s into a lot more than football,” he admitted, acknowledging the physical and mental grind of the sport. “And football’s done a lot for me, I’m so grateful, but it’s a grind, and you’ve got to be 100% willing to suit up for it, and I’ve got to decide if I’m 100% or not.”
While Plum gears up for a new WNBA season and prepares to represent Team USA at the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris, her personal life has taken an unexpected turn.
As the dust settles on their short-lived marriage, fans, and well-wishers alike await further details from the once-beloved power couple.
The Information is Taken from People, Yahoo Sports and ABC News
