Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson filed for divorce from her husband, Kevin Jay Anik, on March 19.
Brunson, who married Anik in October 2021, stated their separation date as “TBD” and mentioned “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split.
Highlights
- An interview with The New Yorker revealed that Kevin Jay Anik’s job is fixated on California’s legal cannabis industry.
- Quinta Brunson’s net worth is estimated to be around $9 million. Her earnings are primarily boosted by an endorsement deal with Olay and a first-look deal she signed with Warner Bros.
- Quinta Brunson mentioned that she loved her husband because he wasn’t jealous of her success, but fans aren’t buying it.
She also noted that the couple had a postnuptial agreement outlining how their property would be divided and asked that each person cover their legal fees.
At the same time, people are suggesting that Quinta Brunson likely has a high net worth compared to her husband, Kevin Jay Anik, and they are hoping she has a strong prenup in place to protect her assets.
I hope she protected her money when she got married.
Reddit User
Given her recent success with Abbott Elementary and other projects, many believe it’s important for her to safeguard her wealth in case of a divorce.
The Comedian Quinta Brunson’s Ex-Husband, Kevin Jay Anik, Works In The Cannabis Industry
Quinta Brunson kept her relationship private and only referred to Kevin Jay Anik as her husband during her speech at the 2022 Emmys.
She thanked him again when she won the Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy award at the 2023 Golden Globes.
In her memoir, She Memes Well, Quinta Brunson shared that she met Kevin Jay Anik at a birthday party for a mutual friend.
Futher, an interview with The New Yorker revealed that Kevin Jay Anik works in California’s legal cannabis industry.
Given that he works in California’s legal cannabis industry, where professionals can earn anywhere from $50,000 to several hundred thousand dollars annually, depending on their position and involvement, his annual earnings may fall within that range.
If he holds a senior or executive role, his salary could be higher, potentially around $100,000 to $300,000 or more.
On the other hand, Quinta Brunson’s net worth is estimated to be around $9 million. Her earnings are primarily boosted by an endorsement deal with Olay and a first-look deal she signed with Warner Bros.
Additionally, Brunson reportedly secured a substantial pay increase for the fourth season of Abbott Elementary.
Her salary for acting in the upcoming season will range between $350,000 and $400,000 per episode.
With 22 episodes in the season, she is expected to earn at least $7.7 million from her acting role alone.
Folks Are Making Up Reason For Split Between Quinta And Kevin
In her interview with Oprah, Quinta Brunson mentioned that she loved her husband because he wasn’t jealous of her success and supported her in everything.
Despite this, some people remain suspicious or critical of their relationship.
i'm assuming he cheated on her. he looks like one too. the girl deserves so much better.
— vespera (@vesperamyst) March 20, 2025
People are noticing how quickly opinions shift, with some going from not even knowing Quinta Brunson was married to suddenly criticizing her husband as if they’re sure he did something wrong.
Similarly, in the comment section, people were harsh toward Quinta Brunson. One person called her a “gold digger” and said she promised to take everything from her husband.
Apparently she promised to clean him out, I read a bit of the story. And she even moved on while still married.
Farisani
damn… do you personally know her? And who hurt you…geesh
kiaa
Another comment claimed she moved on while still married.
However, others disagreed, asking if they knew her personally and expressing surprise at the harsh opinions.
Additional Information
- Quinta Brunson first gained attention online in 2014 by posting funny videos on her Instagram. One of her viral series, Girl Who Has Never Been on a Nice Date, helped her build a large following.
- After freelancing for BuzzFeed, she worked as a video producer for them. Her videos mainly focused on issues young adults face.
- In 2016, Brunson sold two web series while working with BuzzFeed Motion Pictures.
