Zac Brown and Kelly Yazdi Divorce: Restraining Order, Allegations, and Upcoming Trial
A contentious divorce between country music star Zac Brown and model Kelly Yazdi has unfolded publicly, marked by accusations, legal battles, and a scheduled trial date. The former couple, who married in August 2023 and announced their split just four months later, are now embroiled in a dispute that has played out on social media and in court filings.
Yazdi publicly responded to Brown’s filing of a temporary restraining order in May 2024, asserting her right to free expression. “No one — not even Zac Brown with all of his money, power, celebrity, and lawyers – may silence my right to freely express myself through art or, although I have to date declined to do so publicly, to speak about the circumstances of our pending divorce,” she wrote in a lengthy Instagram caption. She further argued that the restraining order stemmed from her publishing two poems on social media, which Brown claimed divulged “confidential information” about his business.
Yazdi also criticized Brown’s actions following the divorce filing, stating, “It is beyond ironic that Zac’s first act after filing an unnecessary public divorce lawsuit was to release a music video that deliberately mocked our wedding party from only a few months before — including a false and defamatory caricature obviously intended to be me and hurt me.” She accused him of hypocrisy, noting his claim for “mutual respect” while simultaneously pursuing public legal action.
The situation escalated after Yazdi made allegations of narcissistic abuse against Brown, prompting him to seek the restraining order. She later shared an update on her Instagram, referring to Brown as her “ex-husband,” and announced a trial date of September 15, 2025, as of a post on July 16, 2025.
Kelly Yazdi: Beyond Her Marriage to Zac Brown
While the divorce has brought Yazdi into the spotlight, she has established herself as a multifaceted professional. She works as a model and actress, with credits including a cameo appearance in Hawaii Five-0. Yazdi has also worked with multiple brands as a model, according to her website.
Beyond entertainment, Yazdi is the founder of Ride Wild, a platform dedicated to motorcycle enthusiasts.
Professional Connection and Brief Marriage
Prior to their marriage, Yazdi was employed by Zac Brown Collective Inc. from 2022 to 2024, though the specifics of her role within the organization remain unclear.
The couple’s relationship moved quickly, with reports of a proposal in early 2022 and a wedding in August 2023. However, the marriage proved short-lived, culminating in their divorce announcement just four months later.
Restraining Order and Ongoing Legal Battle
The filing of the temporary restraining order in May 2024 followed accusations made by Yazdi against Brown. She alleged that an unnamed partner discouraged her from continuing her modeling career, stating he didn’t “want to be with the kind of woman who has to show off her body for attention.”
The legal proceedings are ongoing, with the trial scheduled for September 2025 promising further revelations in this high-profile divorce case.
