Quinta Brunson Responds to Pregnancy Speculation
Quinta Brunson is putting pregnancy speculation in detention.
The Abbott Elementary star was quick to shut down baby rumors, which were sparked online when she wore a bulky sweater that seemed to accentuate her stomach to a New Year’s Eve celebration.
Hours after snapping a photo of herself in a white, knitted pullover with a matching beanie and a festive headband reading “2026,” Quinta wrote on her Instagram Story, “Not preggers. Sweater in odd position.”
The 36-year-old jokingly added, “Not 2026 already getting my ass.”
And Quinta is not a fan of chatter about her personal life.
“People have this idea that people in the public eye want the public to know their every move,â she told Bustle in June. âNone of us do. I promise you.”
That’s why she was annoyed by the narrative that she “announced her divorce” from Kevin Anik, when in actuality she had quietly filed for legal separation in March after three years of marriage.
âI didnât announce anything,” she noted, explaining that her divorce papers were simply in the court’s “public record.”
She added of the headlines about her split, âI hated that. I hate all of it.â
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But that’s not to say the Emmy winnerâwho got her start at Buzzfeed before creating her ABC comedy seriesâdoesn’t like staying connected with her followers.
âI love my fans, I love the people who watch Abbott,â Quinta shared. âBut when it comes to matters of your personal life, you do have to tune it out.”
She added, âThose are invisible voices that arenât in your home with you, that arenât in your personal life, that arenât your friends.â
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Alexa Alfia & Brennon Lemieux
The Love Is Blind couple broke up one year after welcoming their daughter Vienna.
“After much reflection and many heartfelt conversations, we have made the difficult decision to end our marriage,” Alexa shared on Instagram Dec. 3. “This choice was not made lightly, and it comes with a great deal of care, respect, and appreciation for the time we’ve shared.”
She added, “We entered this relationship with love and optimism, and we leave it with gratitude for the experiences that shaped us and the growth we each gained along the way.”
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Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker
The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum confirmed she and the TV producer had split after 11 years together, telling People in November, “After deep thought and a lot of prayer, Iâve made the decision to move forward with a divorce.”
The duo share children Ace and Blaze.
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Mercedes “MJ” Javid & Tommy Feight
The Shahs of Sunset star filed to divorce her husband after seven years of marriage in October, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.
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Lori Loughlin & Mossimo Giannulli
The Full House alum and the fashion designer announced their split Oct. 2 after 27 years of marriage.
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âWe both just love each other so much and have so much love and respect for each other,â Benito said on his Ride podcast in October, âand we treated each other with love and respect until the end.â
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Tim Burton & Monica Bellucci
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“It is with much respect and deep care for each other,” they shared in a joint statement to French media outlet AFP on Sept. 19, “that Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton have decided to part ways.”Â
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Paul Forman & Ashley Parks
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John Sansone & Claire Dirette
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Jessica Mulroney & Ben Mulroney
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Cat Deeley & Patrick Kielty
The So You Think You Can Dance host and Kielty announced their breakup after 12 years of marriage through a joint statement.
“We have taken the decision to end our marriage and are now separated,” they told BBC July 29. “There is no other party involved.”Â
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Matt Roloff & Caryn Chandler
The Little People, Big World star announced he and his former fiancĂ©e, who began dating shortly after his divorce from ex Amy Roloff had called off their engagement in July.Â
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Dylan Dreyer & Brian Fichera
The Today cohost revealed in July that she and her husband of 12 years had decided to separate.
âFor many years I have shared my family with you all–the highs and the lows,” Dylan wrote in her Instagram announcement. “The ups and downs. And all of the blessings and beautiful memories in between.â
“For that reason, I want to share with you that a few months ago, Brian and I made the decision to separate,” she continued. “We began as friends, and we will remain the closest of friends. Most importantly, we will continue to co-parent our three wonderful boys together with nothing but love and respect for one another.”
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Blac Chyna & Derrick Milano
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âWe love each other deeply and are good friends,â Chyna (real name Angela White) added in her July 3 social media message, âbut we both believe that Godâs guidance has shown us that this is the right path for both of us, as we each continue our journey.â
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Gigi Gorgeous & Nats Getty
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Chelsea Blackwell & Tim Teeter
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Marion Cotillard & Guillaume Canet
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Katy Perry & Orlando Bloom
After nine years together, the âRoarâ Singer and Pirates of the Caribbean starâwho share daughter Daisy Doveâended their engagement, multiple outlets confirmed on June 26.
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Dermot Mulroney & Prima Apollinaare
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