WNBA star Brittney Griner reveals she's expecting a baby boy and becoming a mom | CABLE EXCLUSIVE

WNBA star Brittney Griner reveals that she is expecting a baby boy with her wife Cherelle Griner, and shares her feelings about becoming a mother, as revealed in her new book, “Coming Home.” Watch Part 2 of Griner’s cable exclusive interview with Joy Reid on The ReidOut on MSNBC.
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[@crow4433]

How is a fully grown man able to play against women in the wnba ????

[@shawnhill912]

Voluntary has had a mastectomy, taking hormones ie biologically a female. America is Sodom and Gomorrah 🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿

[@JC-wl4cp]

hated America until she needed America

[@Goldenfeather77]

It is always different coming back from a different country. You finally see how much freedom we have. Congrats on the new baby. ' Such a joy.

[@ourfamilysvarietyshow]

There's a woman who is in prison in Russia because she defended herself against her abusive husband and she should be able to come home.

[@user-fb5hv2mi9y]

I had an aunt who was born like this. She had a thyroid problem. She was very tall, had a deep masculine sounding voice and later developed thyroid eye disease which made her eyes very sensitive to light. She had to wear sunglasses even indoors. However she held a job, got married (to a very tall, very nice man) and had 2 children with him. Both my cousins are normal women who did not suffer from thyroid problems. Sometimes Mother Nature can be a b---h.

[@hunter77771]

...lol..its true!

[@LatonyaDickerson]

Omggg her voice has changed a lot but she pregnant

[@soulsister1976]

Your description sounds like Wendy Williams too.

[@Katherine24246]

I was thinking she has some sort of chromosomal imbalance, but who knows? In another interview she said her parents had her undergo a series of testing to make sure she didn't have any health problems. When all the tests continued to show she was fine, she ultimately asked them to stop prodding because it began to feel intrusive. So they stopped. Hopefully, she's happy regardless of what caused her to have differences from typical females.

[@soulsister1976]

@@Katherine24246 I think she's intersexed (hermaphrodite)

[@DarkSygil666]

If you break a law in another country you get the punishment based on that country's laws. It is the responsibility of anyone going to visit a foreign country to know and understand the local laws rules and customs. People who fly to other countries ignorant of these facts are just that, ignorant. I have no sympathy for anyone who acts in a irresponsible manner in another country. Just like the person who ripped down the picture of kim in one of the hotels, he was sent to NKorean prison. Learn from stupid people's mistakes so you do not commit them yourself.

[@user-wm1wb8ym8y]

THE IRONY & ENTITLEMENT OF🤬🇺🇸 AMERICANS WHEN COMMITING🙄👀 CRIMES IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES IT'S REFERRED AS BEING HELD HOSTAGE BUT WHEN FOREIGNERS COMMIT🤷🏾 CRIMES IN AMERICA THEY ARE 🇺🇸🇺🇸 REQUIRED TO BE IMPRISONED... THIS IS LUDICROUS DO THE CRIME DO THE TIME SELFISH ENTITLED BUNCH🙄🤷🏾

[@BenjWarrant]

Well, that's not the defence she ran. What she said was the equivalent of 'someone else packed my bags', in her case 'I forgot those were in there'.

[@roserenee9466]

Griner was sent to the Russia men's prison & forced to remove all hair extensions. He was exchanged for a hardened murderer. Nowhere near equal. Now, Griner got to come home and impregnate his girlfriend. How sweet.

[@michaellogicadministration1814]

Joy Reid continues to highlight the need to know human interest specials … yes, you!

[@supme7558]

Who needed this 🤣

[@FoodiesFoodLife]

Congratulations on your family. A happy ending to a bad decade.

[@josephsonora3787]

Happy Ending is what Stormy gave Trump in his VIP Suite in 2006! 🍄‍🟫

[@latoshagomes9165]

Decade?

[@thomasmersman7313]

Should be wearing a Russia uniform basketball

[@beautifulpeacock4734]

I thank God you’re home, Brittney. May God bring home the other Americans detained abroad soon, very soon, as well.

[@FunkyBruja]

That's a grown man! Idc what anyone says.

[@MyHalcyonDaysAreHere]

I have to say this again because it seems more appropriate now: Welcome Home Brittney Griner !

[@OC.TINYYY]

No, we don't want him here. Clearly a man.

[@jenifad9959]

I'm glad Griner is back in USA. I signed one of many petitioners during that time she was in Russia.

[@michelerocks167]

BG is exuding confidence and happiness and beauty. All the best to her baby boy & her family.

[@starbarr7362]

Congratulations to britney and her family🎉🏳️‍🌈

[@Simo-nk1oq]

I take it they’re adopting.

[@winstonsmith6607]

I wonder how many people the Merchant of Death is responsible for getting killed. Probably tens of thousands, huh?

[@Brandonsniffskids]

His family

[@wholeshebang1]

@@Simo-nk1oq- Why do you think that?

[@Tes-mm5rp]

Look at her and listen to her.

[@ginjjiigok364]

Need thewarmongers out of office!!!!

[@sandiegotrafficlightstrain354]

Okay, get the pro war, pro Putin Republicans out or office.

[@BenjWarrant]

Let's hope she teaches her baby boy not to chase people around trying to punch them, like Mommy does.

[@roserenee9466]

Let's hope HE teaches his baby boy.....Griner is a man.

[@silva7493]

OMG. i hadn't heard what the Donald did to her. Thank God she made it home.

[@helenmayberry6010]

@silva7493 yet he get all the love ...destroying this country with hate🤔

[@theangrycows]

What did he do to her

[@bluekimchiandrea4476]

I hadn't either! 😢

[@theangrycows]

@@bluekimchiandrea4476 what did he do

[@supme7558]

America is worse off for it becouse we gave a a syco for what one persin who went to a war torn country Americans. Were advised not to go ...greed and tgen shes rewarded

[@endora2.046]

I'm grateful she's home and safe!Best of luck for the rest of your days Brittney!

[@katherinea.rodgers8366]

I agree! So happy she is home and has a wonderful life.

[@afridgetoofar1818]

Please.

[@josephsonora3787]

Britton is FREE to continue to HATE America! 👍

[@Smokeytalkstv]

Well eat her out then 😂. Listen to this bs! Mags mob? So this ain’t a clear hit job to you? Political pawn is what they using her for now!!! But now she wants to be used 😂

[@endora2.046]

@@afridgetoofar1818 ... you're welcome.

[@supme7558]

5:37 she is trying to make her own mistakes look like altruism 🤣what a joke

[@ColbyAzimuth]

Definitely worth setting "The Merchant of Death" free, out into the world, in order to behold the beauty of this lovely lady.

[@joycegiordano4848]

I am so happy Brittany was freed. I hope she is going for help to cope with her PTSD. She is a strong person. Of course big mouth Trump had to get involved. He such a heartless buffoon.

[@bullcrap9409]

She is a basketball player caught with dope. She was traded and in return? A notorious arms dealer connected to Putin was released. Russia won big time.

[@Smokeytalkstv]

U have got to b kidding me!!! What about the marines ptsd?! Like y’all are dumb and only think off emotions. No logic

[@ow3wells]

@@Smokeytalkstv What about the marines with ptsd? It is in the hands of the government, do you think for one second that anyone want to see our military men and women homeless?

[@theangrycows]

@@ow3wellswhat about them? Does a marine having ptsd mean that no one else can have ptsd?? You can have PTSD from multiple things

[@ow3wells]

@@theangrycows No where did I say only one group of people can have ptsd.

[@sanussibadjie4179]

Ask yourself what your country America holds hostages all over their bases

[@augustaugust7667]

Your comment made no sense, Make it crystal clear what you were trying to say......

[@richyp64]

Thank you Joy for interviewing this brave American. We need more birthing people like Brittney in the world that will raise their children to cherish and carry on our blue values. 💙💙

[@josephsonora3787]

A brave American that HATES America? Weird.

[@racindaze3450]

What are your "blue values"? I need a good laugh.

[@roxannezahuranec6619]

😅😅😅😅 not a hero,

[@roxannezahuranec6619]

​@@racindaze3450they have none..zero

[@MaidenHelll]

Brave how?

[@Smokeytalkstv]

It’s a group effort?!?! But the marine is still there!!!

[@flowers6576]

Congratulations Brittney and Cherelle!!

[@deborahhopkins2363]

Baby is going to be confuse with two mommies

[@bluekimchiandrea4476]

We love you Brittney! I am going to be buying your book. Glad you are home safe and I continue to pray for everyone who still needs to come home. ❤

[@roots1458]

I'm confused by the voice. Is this because of hormones?

[@metoo6599]

She is a very large tall woman. Watch yourube videos of women pushing 7-8 feet and alot have deep voices.

[@shirleyclark2226]

She got a very deep voice

[@simoneHaritos]

​@@metoo6599A lot. Two words.

[@supme7558]

Obviously they have no breats ether

[@jadesmith7983]

Brittney doesn't take hormones. If she is intersex it could be that she has male attributes even if she identifies as female.

[@nancyhanscom1374]

This is a male!! Are they trying to say this is a women? Brittany!!! 😮

[@LaurieLataille]

Congratulations 🍾

[@carpepoodle]

Of course she is responsible, but who among us hasn't made a stupid mistake? Punishment should fit the crime.

[@supme7558]

In another country you deal with there laws no way should we have done a thing

[@goldengoddess825]

Is this a man or a woman? I'm confused and I don't mean any disrespect. Comments says "she" and the heading says that she is expecting a baby, but everything about this person for me appears male. How is it possible for a male to give birth to a baby and be a mom? This world is becoming waaaaay confusing and my eyes and ears are deceiving me here. Somebody please explain this to me...

[@ellamiller2289]

Thanks for getting a dangerous and deadly man free Griner, just know the world is a much worse place because of your actions.

[@veliciawilliams3776]

Brittany is a beautiful woman. I have seen many different people. I respect them all. This is the life we live. Small minded people can only see difference.

[@roserenee9466]

How aew people "small-minded" when they know Griner is a male? Brittney is not...nor has he ever been a "woman."

[@sparksessence]

Griner seems to be IX.... There are reasons for acceptance in sports as a woman.

[@patj2205]

So happy for her release. Looking forward to the others early release.

[@brendamoran9267]

I think she has been through enough, compassion is best.I believe Slhe has learned her lesson. Welcome home Brittney live your best life help others

[@roserenee9466]

"HE"

[@davideastman4336]

It’s all bull💩

[@Teresa-ob7oe]

She's not having a baby. The women she's with is. Brittne can adopt said baby if she wants to be responsible for half of care.

[@talibasnyder3032]

They must be married so don't see why she would have to adopt the baby.

[@charlesnorman3594]

One of the most disgusting interviews I've ever seen sickening!

[@mathieuguillet4036]

I am pleased that Griner got released, of course.

[@Goldenfeather77]

It is good that they are helping others come back from Russia. We love you and support you in any way your family needs. 🎉

[@marthadavenport1032]

❤BLESS YOU SWEETHEART IM PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND SO HAPPY YOU ARE HOME ❤

[@ellechelb-49]

Im HAPPY for B.G. and her WIFE.🎉🎉😊

[@user-hd8yc5lp9x]

Some bullies, you can ignore! But putin and best friend tRump are a monsters! It's like a scary movie you can't turn off! I can only say there's a great power of love and prayers and good vibes abundant more than there's evil and hateful people! My family and I prayed with great expectations that you would come home safely! And cried with joy the moment we saw the good news!

[@seanrowe8894]

He is a biological Male..he got her pregnant..lol it's crazy he gets to play in the Olympic team and not Catlin Clark!!

[@SisterSherryDoingStuff]

What a insightful young lady - powerful interview - and best wishes to the soon to be new parents 💕

[@sriddle3569]

Lady is a dude

[@josephsonora3787]

I feel sorry for the kid. Don't let the Dems come after them with abortion ideas! Run Britton! Run!

[@roserenee9466]

Yes, both woman and man,

[@CentralA17]

Grinder was traded for. The Merchant of death! Lovely. You don’t realize, u got Traded for a Killer….

[@CM-vl4wi]

I lke her!

[@josephsonora3787]

Of course you do. All Dems HATE America like Britton Griner does.

[@roserenee9466]

You mean, him...

[@Pou1gie1]

@8:00 They are talking as if she doesn't already have twin daughters! She only addressed her son??? What about her daughters from her first marriage???

[@didi33333]

Theirs is the "alternative" world. Just leave out what you want to.

[@dionne2900]

Maybe those kids aren’t your business.

[@danhill5619]

That is a man and I don't want to hear BS sayin it ain't

[@VictoriousandGlorious74]

Beautiful young woman… God Bless her

[@roserenee9466]

I KNOW you meant man...

[@averagejoe7338]

He should just come out and admit he's a trans athlete competing in a woman's sport.

[@riquisimx]

This interview was so emotional; I appreciate the vulnerability and humanity in her. Thank you, Joy, for a wonderful, wholesome clip. I have someone else to look up to now.

[@roserenee9466]

Try looking up to God instead of a man that pretends to be a woman and just fathered a baby. You can do so much better with who you look upto.

[@musings2022]

Cyborg dude. Not trying to hide it.

[@roserenee9466]

JUST GOODLE "GRINER WITH SHIRT OFF." The deep male voice and naked chest should tell you who the father of the baby is.

[@lesliebednar5426]

Joyless is obsessed with DJT- weirdo

[@SL123-zd6kf]

For once, I agree with Donald Trump!! There are many others that should’ve been brought home before her!! She is no one!!

[@roserenee9466]

"He" is no one....Except...soon to be a father that is...

[@talibasnyder3032]

I believe everyone is equal and no person is any better than the next person. Why should someone else take priority over this person, just like why should this person have taken priority over anyone else? It should not matter, just glad we got an American out of Russia.

[@cynthiapettiford]

If y'all so-called Christians thou shalt not judge that's good job we all got to answer to God God don't like ugly 💯🙏

[@helenmayberry6010]

Exactly...not judging...by their actions with so much hate in their words🤔 God is our judge...every knee will bow to him not man! We see man pick and choose who they respect (right or wrong) and who they don't...so sad!@

[@saledarobinson6801]

He not the author of confusion either so let that sink in he loves us never our sin

[@lauralomonaco5847]

❤❤❤

[@ziggy33399]

Very positive influence and light in the world. Bless this beautiful family.

[@user-sp7rr5yc7j]

U must be doing strong dope

[@watchmen8564]

🤣😂🤣

[@ellamiller2289]

She's the rewason one of the worst arms dealers alive is free... so not exactly a positive influence on the world.

[@user-ps2nl1ff3s]

Congratulations, Ms. Griner..The addition of a baby boy turns your whole life upside down..in the expected ways and in ways that you didn't see coming .. Having had the experience twice, I can say, the days they were born were the happiest days of my life...I hope you and your family thrive...!!!

[@juliebuczkowski1028]

Welcome Home Brittney 😊

[@kflowers1267]

So who's having the baby? Stud or fem?

[@catcar8212]

What a lovely interview, Joy. It was difficult to hear Brittney discuss her imprisonment. I find her inner strength admirable. Not everyone could have survived in her situation. I have a deep respect for her. I wish for her and her wife a future filled with joy, healing, and love.🌷🌷

[@moonchild7456]

I love Brittney Griner!

[@casscamden740]

he is not pregnant

[@jilldambrosio4273]

Confident and strong young woman!

[@patriciawallace5789]

Where is Britney Grinner today?

[@dionne2900]

Somewhere minding her business. Be kind or be quiet.

[@roserenee9466]

Nope. Somewhere minding HIS business.

[@marlenehill3526]

WE ALL ARE SOME BODY ON THIS EARTH FOR A REASON SO TAKE NOTE & HAVE GRACE IN YOUR WORDS GODBLESS 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@rosebrady9125]

Bring back the long braids and dreadlocks!!

[@micro-jx8xb]

They not she. 😊

[@firesign4297]

BEAUTIFULLY!🥰 HANDSOME!♥️ 🙏🏿♥️🙏🏿

[@user-sp7rr5yc7j]

For a guy

[@roejogan7770]

Why couldn’t Evan Gershkovich get a deal from Biden like griner did?

[@thebigbeautycutie]

Different circumstances. He was an accused spy. A bit harder to defend. She was an unfortunate weed smoking basketball player.

[@roejogan7770]

@@thebigbeautycutie he’s also white

[@dionne2900]

Ask Putin.

[@theressawade3338]

I love BG!!! Ty for speaking your truth! Bringing light and making noise. Get ready for the best ride of your life in becoming a parent!!! Congrats to you and your beautiful talented ATTY of law wife ❤️

[@maeshellewest-davies7904]

Respect

[@wellone-hh8xl]

Why go to russha!!!!!! I don't understand it. Help me to understand...

[@roseamberzine5846]

WNBA players earn more money overseas.

[@CC-xn5xi]

Millions of dollars.

[@roserenee9466]

Well, Brittney is a dude. You can Google his photos without a shirt on. He is the father of this baby by using his winky.

[@armandhammer2235]

Wait a minute... is this a meme?

[@LoriPelzer]

Like Brittany!!!!!

[@OU812Star69]

You da man XY

[@berthabridges3483]

"God sets the lonely in families, he leads forth the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land." ~ Of David. A Psalm, Psalm 68:6 (NIV) 🕊

[@roserenee9466]

Would you stop with the Bible versus already?

[@Dee038]

God answers prayers! 🙏🏽 If you don’t believe in the miracles of God, you are not living your best life! Blessings to us all and praying for the release of our American Prisoners! 🙏🏽🇺🇸

[@robertolsen2450]

she wears a trump wig what the heck

[@berthabridges3483]

"For nothing is impossible with God." ~ Luke 1:37 (NIV) 🕊

[@jaiyabyrd4177]

I believe in God not Satan

[@geefunk9199]

Gross

[@songofrest]

That's a man

[@ryancampbell5039]

Hey MSNBC! What do yall think about trumps trial getting delayed indefinitely? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 still waiting for the video on that

[@USS-SNAKE-ISLAND]

Hey, your mom's video was somethin'!

[@sandiegotrafficlightstrain354]

Hey what do you think of Trump nearly naked in front of Stormy Daniels?

[@sandiegotrafficlightstrain354]

That's not what's happening on earth 1 buddy.

[@Backpack16]

Joy, great conversation! I always wanted to hear from the prisoners, and what they had to go through. Congratulations on the baby news!

[@tt55899]

No way that's a female

[@jennywiley5963]

Guess what hormone therapy what a shame

[@LightningDodger789]

Y is it any of ur business. Stop judging

[@tt55899]

@LightningDodger789 how about you mind your own business ill judge whatever I want

[@jennywiley5963]

@@tt55899 OK you are acting like a child you can dish but can't take it

[@rosaliebryant-ahearn3604]

Why is Brittney’s voice so masculine?

[@ReisterJP]

Testosterone

[@vepavepa6021]

Cause GOD made it that way.

[@flowers6576]

@rosaliebriant-ahearn3604: Brittney told Joy in an earlier video (maybe a few days ago) that while growing up, her voice started to change (to a deep voice). Her parents took her to doctor bc they thought maybe she had a tumor or something -- as Brittney was gesturing with her hand to the side of her neck while saying this. Brittney never did say for certain what it was or what happened, but she said her voice has gotten deeper since then as she grew up.

[@desmondmcneil496]

@@vepavepa6021You are 💯 % right . He gave him the voice

[@user-sp7rr5yc7j]

Bs

[@lindabarkve529]

Wow what an inspiration! Run for office please

[@afridgetoofar1818]

Why do people act like if their so called hero’s run for office they will make a lick of difference?

[@josephsonora3787]

We have enough of them crooked individuals in D.C. already....they go by Dummycrats!

[@roserenee9466]

Who? Reid? Bwhahahahahahahahahahaha. Who? Griner? The fake woman who's really a man? Bwhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.

[@talibasnyder3032]

I don't think she would ever run for office, as the hatred in this country would try to shred her. It is hard to do, although it can be done, to find a politician with decent morals. I just believe she's too decent of a person to allow herself to be taken through the mud puddles simply because she lives an alternative lifestyle.

[@sioelifinau1834]

Playing the victim Russia could care less about you

[@sonjaanderson6933]

Or you

[@sioelifinau1834]

@@sonjaanderson6933 oh here is another victim

[@sioelifinau1834]

@@sonjaanderson6933 did you want reparation

[@hattiem.7966]

The "wife " is pregnant?

[@meghan42]

Yes, that's correct. What about it?

[@dionne2900]

Jealous much?

[@beewa8840]

I thought she had two children already with a previous spouse?

[@wholeshebang1]

She does. So? She's in _another_ relationship and _they_ want children. I'm sure you've heard of that.

[@beewa8840]

@@wholeshebang1 What's with the attitude? She a friend of yours? In this interview it sounded like she has never been a mother before. Did you listen to that?

[@sacrodbetts3486]

​@beewa8840 is she carrying the child?

[@beewa8840]

@@sacrodbetts3486 In this interview she describes her wife as being the "oven". Therefore, it sounds like her wife is carrying the child.

[@jadesmith7983]

Did Brittney carry the children from her previous relationship?

[@Nothingcomestomind124]

How are we defining “star” these days?

[@user-wh9vy2fx8y]

Victimhood is Currancy

[@SafetySpooon]

Whatever you hate the most.

[@SpeakSteph]

I’m guessing it’s defined by whomever’s video you take the time to watch and then take the time to leave a comment. Your move to action decides. Thus, in this case, you’re obviously star struck. 🤩

[@Nothingcomestomind124]

@@SpeakSteph you guess wrong

[@SpeakSteph]

@@Nothingcomestomind124 - Nope. Admit it. You’re in love.😍

[@ziggy33399]

Glad she got back. I have NO connections so would never get out… alive, anyway. She did all the right things and was famous too. Thank God. U.S. little people also prayed for her…and so many sh will never know. It all helps (in my opinion). ❤

[@shirleyclark2226]

She got a very deep voice

[@vettewinans3080]

Very deep.

[@roserenee9466]

It's a dude, yes.

[@mrit409proofnotfeelings7]

OMG I was traumatized by the world famous dope smoking CELEBRITY Brittney Grimmer's time in Russia

[@cinquebleuu9408]

So nonessential.🤐🤔

[@jameshaynes6992]

Sickening … two women having a child, poor baby.

[@charlesnorman3594]

Agreed.

[@mattyjay8896]

You know she wanted to blame Trump.😂😂

[@dionne2900]

91 counts is enough, his calendar is full.

[@cherricastellon490]

Good interview

[@M.V.C-bg9sp]

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