Kayla Rae Reid is 'finally free' as Ryan Lochte divorce ends
Ryan Lochte's ex-wife Kayla Rae Reid confirmed on Instagram that her divorce from the Olympic swimmer became official on July 1, 2026, at 9:59 a.m., declaring she is finally free after filing to split in March 2025. Page Six verified the divorce was finalized more than a year after Reid publicly announced their separation.
The announcement landed in Celebrity Breaking News circles as Reid shared a photo of herself in a yellow dress alongside the timestamped update. Reid filed to divorce Lochte in March 2025, ending a marriage that began with a private 2018 ceremony at their Florida estate.
Key Takeaways
- Reid posted on Instagram Wednesday that she was officially divorced as of July 1, 2026, at 9:59 a.m.
- Page Six confirmed Lochte, 41, and Reid, 34, finalized their divorce more than a year after Reid announced their split in March 2025.
- The former couple share three children: son Caiden Zane, 9, and daughters Live Rae, 6, and Georgia June, 2.
- Reid also shared the viral Nicole Kidman divorce photo, though Kidman later said that image was taken on a movie set.
- The split followed public allegations of infidelity and Lochte's engagement to Molly Gillihan last month.
What did Kayla Rae Reid post on Instagram?
Reid wrote, "As of July 1st 2026, 9:59 am, I am officially divorced," alongside a photo of herself in a yellow dress. She also posted the viral Nicole Kidman divorce photo showing the actress raising her arms after her 2001 split from Tom Cruise.
While that Kidman image was rumored to be taken after she left her attorney's office, the "Practical Magic" star clarified during a 2024 interview with British GQ that the photo was taken on a movie set and "wasn't real life." Several followers congratulated Reid in the comments, with one asking, "When's the divorce party!?"
When did Ryan Lochte and Kayla Rae Reid decide to split?
Reid filed to divorce the Olympic swimmer in March 2025, according to Page Six. She announced the separation publicly that month and wrote via Instagram last June that she "made the hard decision to end my marriage after deep prayer and reflection."
Reid added that she holds marriage in the highest regard, calling the period one of "the most painful, revealing, and challenging seasons of my life." Lochte, for his part, said he was "deeply grateful for the life we've built together and especially for the love we share for our three children."
Why did their divorce become so contentious?
What began as a private split quickly turned public. Reid accused Lochte of cheating on her with his now-fiancé, Molly Gillihan, "for many years" during an episode of "The Comeback Era" podcast in March, Page Six reported.
The outlet also reported that Lochte bragged Gillihan was "10 times better" than Reid via an alleged scathing email amid their divorce battle in April. Lochte and Gillihan got engaged after 14 months of dating last month, according to Page Six.
What happens next for Reid and Lochte?
Reid's Instagram celebration marks the end of a split she first announced more than a year ago. The divorce closes a marriage that began in 2018 and produced three young children whom Lochte said he shares a deep love for.
Lochte and Gillihan's engagement last month adds another headline to a breakup that played out publicly for months. For ongoing updates on celebrity splits and Hollywood headlines, follow our Celebrity Breaking News coverage.