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Quinta Brunson files for divorce from Kevin Jay Anik after 3 years of marriage

Friday, March 21 by ABC News

Quinta Brunson has filed for divorce from Kevin Jay Anik, her husband of three years.The Abbott Elementary star and creator filed for divorce from Anik on Wednesday, March 19, in Los Angeles, citing irreconcilable differences.The filing did not list a date for the couple's... Read More.

Quinta Brunson teases “exciting” crossover episode for Abbott Elementary

Tuesday, July 30 by ABC News

While San Diego Comic-Con is known for showcasing projects about costumed superheroes, plenty of other creatives descend on the event to spill some tea, and Abbott Elementary's Emmy-winning creator, Quinta Brunson, did just that.The multihyphenate was on hand with her co-stars for a screening... Read More.

Abbott Elementarys Quinta Brunson wants in on Hallmark Christmas movies

Thursday, May 23 by ABC News

Even though she grew up a Jehovah's Witness and doesn't celebrate Christmas, Quinta Brunson has the perfect holiday gift in mind for herself.The Emmy-winning creator, writer and star of Abbott Elementary revealed on The Drew Barrymore Show Wednesday that... Read More.

Peabody Awards to honor Mel Brooks + Quinta Brunson

Thursday, May 2 by ABC News

The Peabody Awards announced Thursday, May 2, that it will be bestowing two special honors on two funny people. Trailblazing Blazing Saddles director Mel Brooks will be receiving the Peabody Career Achievement Award, and Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson will take home the Peabody... Read More.

75th Emmys: Ayo Edebiri, Quinta Brunson win for Supporting and Lead Actress in Comedy Series

Monday, January 15 by ABC News

Ayo Edebiri and Quinta Brunson won the Emmys for Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and Leading Actress in a Comedy Series, respectively, during Monday night’s 75th annual Emmy Awards ceremony.Edebiri won the first award of the night for her work on The Bear,... Read More.

Quinta Brunson says fashion is an “extension of me”

Wednesday, May 10 by ABC News

Quinta Brunson flaunted different fashion looks during awards show season, but says before meeting stylist Bryon Javar it wasn't easy to find someone who understood her or was willing to dress her frame.“Not only am I 4-foot-11, [but] I’m 4-foot-11 with breasts and a butt. And that’s just... Read More.

Quinta Brunson schools woman who claimed she isn’t qualified to speak on public education

Thursday, March 16 by ABC News

Quinta Brunson, the Emmy-winning creator of ABC's hit sitcom Abbot Elementary, has schooled an online sniper who implied Quinta isn't qualified to speak about public education."I'll share it again. The creator, lead writer and co-producer of [Abbott Elementary] @quintabrunson is from West Philly and... Read More.

In brief: ‘Only Murders’ teaser, Quinta Brunson hosting ‘SNL’ and more

Monday, March 13 by ABC News

The first teaser for Only Murders in the Building's third season arrived Sunday, which shared a first look at Meryl Streep joining the Hulu comedy. The clip also provided a look at Paul Rudd, who made a cameo in the season two... Read More.

Quinta Brunson discusses ‘Abbott Elementary”s success in ‘Cosmopolitan”s Party Issue

Tuesday, December 6 by ABC News

It's been nearly a year since Abbott Elementary premiered and the show's seen much success, earning social media praise and three Emmy awards. As the cover star of Cosmopolitan's Party Issue, show creator Quinta Brunson discussed why her show's been a big hit."I can feel a chord that’s... Read More.

Jimmy Kimmel apologizes to Quinta Brunson after Emmys controversy

Thursday, September 15 by ABC News

Jimmy Kimmel has apologized to Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson for his controversial Emmys stunt in which he played dead on the stage behind her while she accepted her award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series.For those who missed it, Kimmel was to announce... Read More.