Kayla Rae Reid is marking a new chapter in her life as she finalizes her divorce from renowned Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte. This milestone comes over a year after the couple chose to go their separate ways.
“As of July 1st, 2026, 9:59 am, I am officially divorced. 🙌🏼,” the model joyfully shared on Instagram Wednesday, posting a picture of herself dressed in vibrant yellow.
Reid also included a snapshot of the famous “divorce photo” featuring Nicole Kidman. The image captures the actress elatedly raising her arms following her 2001 divorce from Tom Cruise.
Although the scene with Kidman was believed to have been captured outside her lawyer’s office, the “Practical Magic” actress clarified in a 2024 British GQ interview that the moment was staged during a film shoot, not an actual event.
Fans and friends alike flocked to her post to offer their congratulations, with one commenter eagerly asking, “When’s the divorce party!?”
“OUR FREE WOMAN. the best is get to come! ❤️,” another commented.
“She’s baaaaaaaackkkkkkkk,” a third added.
Page Six confirmed that Lochte, 41, and Reid had finalized their divorce more than a year after the latter announced they had split in March 2025.
“I made the hard decision to end my marriage after deep prayer and reflection,” the real estate professional wrote via Instagram last June.
“I hold marriage in the highest regard, so this has been one of the most painful, revealing, and challenging seasons of my life,” Reid continued.
As for Lochte’s part, he announced that he was “deeply grateful for the life we’ve built together and especially for the love we share for our three children.”
The former couple tied the knot in a 2018 private ceremony at their Florida estate. They later welcomed their now 9-year-old son, Caiden Zane, and daughters, Live Rae, 6, and Georgia June, 2.
Lochte and Reid’s divorce, however, quickly became contentious, as she accused the athlete of cheating on her with his now-fiancé, Molly Gillihan, “for many years,” during an episode of “The Comeback Era” podcast in March.
Additionally, the swimmer 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.