‘Abbott Elementary’ star Quinta Brunson files for divorce from Kevin Anik after 3 years of marriage

It’s over for Quinta Brunson and Kevin Anik.

The “Abbot Elementary” creator, 35, has decided to pull the plug on her marriage after 3.5 years.

Brunson, who has starred as Janine Teagues in the ABC comedy since 2021, filed for divorce from Kevin Jay Anik in Los Angeles County Superior Court, TMZ reported on Thursday, March 20.

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The Emmy winner made it clear that the two have a postnuptial agreement, and she wants to stick to it.

In the documents, Brunson is reportedly demanding the court divide the property up as they agreed upon in the postnup — aka a written agreement executed after marriage — and for each of them to pay their own attorney’s fees.

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Brunson cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the divorce. She also put “TBD” as the date of separation.

The exes don’t have any children together, so custody won’t be an issue.

The Post reached out to Brunson’s rep for comment but did not hear back immediately.

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Brunson and Anik got engaged in July 2020. She confirmed their engagement on social media that month, showcasing her diamond ring and captioning the announcement, “More good news.”

The pair said “I do” in October 2021, per the divorce docs.

The sitcom star recently hinted there might have been trouble in paradise when she stepped out without her wedding ring — or her husband — at the SAG Awards in February.

Brunson wore a white lace Christian Dior gown to the show, pairing the elegant look with Tiffany & Co. jewelry, but her left ring finger was noticeably bare.

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The “A Black Lady Sketch Show” star has kept her relationship with Anik out of the public eye, rarely speaking about her marriage since tying the knot. Brunson did, however, give her “husband” a shout-out in her Emmys speech in 2022.

“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 and my incredible cast and show for helping me to make this show and make the pilot,” the actress said when accepting the award for outstanding writing for a comedy series.

In 2023, Brunson also included him in her speech at the Golden Globes when she took home the statue for best musical or comedy actress.

“I didn’t prepare anything because I just didn’t think … Oh god. I love my mom, my dad, my sisters, my brothers, my entire family so much. I love my husband. I’m so happy. I love my cast. Oh, I love Abbott Elementary. Thank you so much,” she shared.

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