Brittany Schmitt is a famous American comedian, writer, television personality, producer, influencer, content creator, and entrepreneur. Brittany hails from Wisconsin, USA, and is well-known as a stand-up comedian. In November 2022, during one of her stand-up performances, she revealed that she had hooked up with an NBA player, who many speculated to be Danny Granger.
Who is Brittany Granger?
Brittany is an American native, born in Wisconsin on August 15, 1990. She spent her childhood in a rural area of the state and is now 33 years old. Since she was a young child, Brittany Schmitt has had a passion for writing comedic pieces.
Her academic career began at a local institution, and she continued her studies at Marquette University, where she earned a degree in Communications and Psychology. According to her LinkedIn profile, she then began to pursue a career in comedy.
Reports indicate that Gayle Schmitt, Brittany’s mother, passed away in November 2017. In regards to her siblings, Brittany has a sister, Heather, who is a comedian.
Career
Brittany Schmitt is a renowned stand-up comedian who has been performing since she was in high school. She has made numerous appearances in comedy clubs and also has her own YouTube channel, posting her comedic videos.
In addition to this, Brittany Schmitt is both a producer and a writer. In 2022, she was the creator of Brittany Schmitt: From Ho to Housewife, a TV show. Schmitt also worked as the Senior Talent Manager at TBWA\Media Arts Lab.
Personal Life
In 2017, Brittany, a famous comedian, tied the knot with Chris Rutkowski. Despite the celebrity status of Brittany, the couple has kept their relationship out of the spotlight, meaning there is not much information available about their story.
The comedian stated in one of her skits that she has been married to her spouse for seven years, leading us to deduce that they must have crossed paths in 2015.
While the couple had a happy marriage, earlier in 2023, Brittany announced their divorce via an Instagram post. She mentioned that prior to their divorce, the couple had been living separately for over a year.
“I’m sad to tell you that Chris and I have decided to divorce. We have been separated for over a year and have tried everything to make it work, but we have realized that we are better off as friends. We still love and respect each other and will always be a part of each other’s lives. We ask for your privacy and kindness during this hard time.”
How are Danny Granger & Brittany Schmitt related?
Although it has been more than seven years since Danny Granger was last in the NBA, he was thrust into the public spotlight due to Brittany Schmitt’s Ex in the NBA sketch receiving millions of views on social media.
Last November, her hilarious skit where she talked about a certain NBA star which was shared widely on the internet. The video also made her one of the most popular comics of 2022.
In the video, Brittany mentioned an NBA player with whom she had hooked up but did not name him. She said,
“I heard from a guy recently that I used to hook up with in the NBA. He called to tell me that now he’s a Jehovah’s Witness and I should repent, and I started laughing.”
The comedian also recommended searching for ex-NBA players who are Jehovah’s Witnesses and made note of the fact that the guy she got together with is “the light-skinned one.”
Brittany Schmitt refrained from mentioning Danny Granger, but it didn’t take NBA followers long to bring the one-time All-Star into the dialogue. Despite the fact that nothing has been confirmed yet, numerous fans assumed that it was Granger who had an affair with the comedian. Danny Granger is a Jehovah’s Witness and he was initiated into the faith in 2017.
You can watch the full clip below.
