Sophia Bush & Grant Hughes Finalize Their Divorce A Year After Hitting A Snag In The Process

The former couple resolved the differences they encountered a year ago, ending their brief marriage. However, their divorce settlement was delayed due to disputes over monetary issues.

Sophia Bush filed for divorce from Grant Hughes in August 2023, officially ending their thirteen-month marriage. 

The former couple officially ended their marriage after reaching a settlement in their divorce. Bush and Hughes, who married in June 2022, finalized their split on January 3, 2025, following months of negotiations.

The pair had reportedly been friends for nearly a decade before their relationship blossomed into romance during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. Despite their long-standing friendship, their marriage lasted just over a year.

TMZ reported that the former couple reached a confidential settlement on December 30, 2024, paving the way for their divorce to be finalized days later. This marks Bush’s second divorce, having previously been married to her “One Tree Hill” co-star Chad Michael Murray in 2005. 

The prolonged divorce process stemmed from Hughes’ plans to invest $300,000 of his personal funds, obtained through stock transfers, into a real estate project in Woodward, Oklahoma, as revealed in court documents shared by The Blast.

The investment was intended to purchase storage facilities, and Hughes pledged to assume full liability for any loans and capital gain taxes related to the stock transfer. This ensured that Bush would bear no financial burden from his venture. 

However, the couple clashed over the validity of their “Unity Agreement,” with Bush arguing its enforceability and Hughes disputing its legitimacy. Despite the disagreements, Hughes assured he would maintain financial stability post-investment. 

Another key issue in their divorce proceeding was Hughes’s request to deny spousal support to Bush, which hinted at potential complications surrounding their shared property.

In his response to the court, Hughes admitted he was unclear about the full extent of their joint property and pledged to update the court once he had a complete understanding. In his own words:

“At such time as he believes he is aware of the full extent and description of community and quasi-community property, he will either seek leave of Court to amend this Response and/or file further pleadings identifying the community and quasi-community property.”

Hughes also requested that both parties equally share legal fees, a proposal Bush agreed to, demonstrating a willingness to move the process forward.

Nearly a year after filing for divorce, Bush came out as queer and confirmed her relationship with retired soccer star Ashlyn Harris. The 42-year-old proudly embraced her truth during Pride Month, taking to Instagram to share a powerful message of self-acceptance. 

The Blast highlighted Bush’s inspiring post, where she shared a poignant Pride Month quote, “Pride is important because someone tonight still believes they’re better off dead than being themselves.” Reflecting on her journey, Bush encouraged her followers to embrace their identities, writing:

“You are perfect. No matter how long it might take, you’ll find your people. And they will help you find more of yourself. It’s worth it. You’re worth it.”

She also shared a vibrant photo of herself in a rainbow-colored robe and followed it with a heartwarming reel showcasing her blossoming romance with Harris. 

The relationship rumors gained traction in October 2023, shortly after both women separated from their partners. Bush, who had parted ways with Hughes in August, was spotted enjoying time with Harris, who ended her marriage with Ali Krieger in September. 

An insider revealed that the pair, long-time friends who ran in the same social circles, had just started dating after their separations. 

Despite the swift progression of their romance, the source emphasized that their love story was far from scandalous, noting that “Ashlyn and Ali’s divorce began months ago, and they have been living apart since the summer.”

After a year of litigation, Sophia Bush has reached a settlement, and she is now free to focus fully on her blossoming relationship with Ashlyn Harris.