Quinta Brunson Signs PRICEY Divorce Deal … Gives Husband Half Her Assets AND Alimony!
Media Take Out has some exclusive tea on Emmy-winning Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson — and it’s not the kind of news her fans were expecting. The comedy genius just finalized her divorce agreement with estranged husband Kevin Jay Anik, and let’s just say … it came with a very expensive price tag.
According to folks close to the actress, Quinta agreed to give her ex half of her assets and, on top of that, she’s still on the hook for alimony payments. That’s right — the deal wasn’t just a split down the middle, it left the Hollywood star with even more financial responsibility.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 15: Quinta Brunson attends the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on January 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
A Marriage That Seemed Low-Key
The couple tied the knot back in October 2021, after announcing their engagement on Instagram in 2020. Despite being one of the most recognizable faces on TV, Brunson always kept her relationship out of the spotlight. She only mentioned Anik briefly in award acceptance speeches and interviews — choosing to keep her marriage as private as possible.
So when word of the divorce filings hit public records earlier this year, many fans were shocked. Quinta herself admitted she wasn’t happy that people were discussing something she never intended to announce.
Quinta Speaks Out — Without Saying Much
In a recent interview with Bustle, the actress reflected on the unwanted attention surrounding her personal life.
“I remember seeing people be like, ‘She announced her divorce,’” Brunson said. “I didn’t announce anything.”
She doubled down on her desire for privacy, adding:
“I think people have this idea that people in the public eye want the public to know their every move. None of us do. 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.”
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JULY 11: Quinta Brunson attends the 2024 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 11, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for W+P)
Friends Say She’s Struggling
Behind closed doors, however, friends say the star is devastated. One insider tells Media Take Out:
“She’s devastated over losing her partner … and her money.”
The financial hit comes at a time when Quinta is still riding high off her Abbott Elementary success, but those close to her say the emotional toll of the split has been even harder than the financial one.
What’s Next For Quinta?
Despite the heartbreak, industry insiders say Brunson is expected to throw herself back into work, with multiple projects in the pipeline following her historic Emmy win. Fans are rallying behind her, filling social media with messages of support and admiration for her resilience.
Still, the expensive divorce settlement is a reminder that even Hollywood’s brightest stars can get caught up in messy endings — and sometimes, the cost of love is higher than anyone ever imagined.
