Nikki Garcia Discusses Divorce from Chigvintsev

Nikki Garcia, formerly known as Nikki Bella, has opened up about her challenging divorce from Artem Chigvintsev during a podcast episode recorded on December 2, 2024. She expressed her heartbreak and described the unexpected nature of the split, which followed Chigvintsev's arrest on domestic violence charges, though he was not criminally charged. Both Garcia and Chigvintsev have prioritized co-parenting their son, Matteo, with hopes of eventually becoming friends for his sake. Garcia admitted to publicly portraying their relationship as happier than it was, driven by a desire to maintain a stable family and avoid another public relationship failure. Despite the emotional toll, she remains focused on her and Matteo's well-being, expressing gratitude for support from family and fans. The divorce was finalized in November through private mediation.