Niecy Nash-Betts celebrates 55th birthday with star-studded Rodeo Bash that brought out Jill Scott, Teyana Taylor, Colman Domingo, and more
Emmy award-winning actress Niecy Nash and her wife, singer Jessica Betts recently celebrated making history by becoming the first same-sex couple featured on ESSENCE's cover.
Niecy Nash and her "HERSband" Jessica Betts are coming to Jada Pinkett Smith's "Red Table Talk." The Betts are kicking off RRT's new season with an episode about their fairytale love story and their families' reactions to the news, some of which are hilarious. In a sneak peek ahead of Wednesday's episode, Niecy tells Jada, Willow Smith, and Gammy Adrienne Banfield-Norris that she'd "never been with a woman before" Jessica whom she met via social media in 2015.
When Niecy Nash surprised the world by revealing that she married Jessica Betts, the actress definitely received a great deal of support, now the "Claws" actress is speaking out about why losing some supporters that were against her marriage doesn't bother her.
Niecy Nash and her wife Jessica Betts have made their first television appearance since tying the knot. The happy"HERSband" and wife were guests on Good Morning America and chatted with Niecy's good girlfriend Robin Roberts. The GMA anchor was apparently well aware of the two's love story and was part of the "tribe" that kept their relationship under wraps. While chatting with the ladies, Robin gushed that this is the "happiest she's ever seen" Niecy who gleefully agreed. The "Claws" actress also reiterated that marrying a woman isn't her "coming out" but her actually "coming in" to herself.
The happily married Betts are marking 30 days of marital bliss. Niecy Nash and her wife Jessica Betts took to social media Wednesday to celebrate being married for a month. In a clip that Niecy captioned, "30 days down.... forever to go, Feel free to unfollow if our happiness makes you mad 🤷🏽♀️," the actress and her spouse mocked haters who said that their union would fall apart.
Niecy Nash is blissfully booed up with her wife. As previously reported Nicey Nash and her longtime friend, singer Jessica Betts tied the knot on August 29 at their Ventura, California home. Niecy, 51, who previously wed Don Nash in 1994 and Jay Tucker in 2011, said that "she never suppressed her sexuality" and instead said wedding Jessica was about her spouse's "soul." [My marriage] has absolutely nothing to do with gender and it has everything to do with her soul," Nash, who divorced her second husband Jay Tucker in March, says of Betts to PEOPLE. "She is the most beautiful soul I have ever met in my life."
Now Niecy's revealing more details and sharing how their love blossomed into them becoming wives. According to Niecy she never suppressed her sexuality, but her marriage to Jessica has nothing to do with "gender" and instead has everything to do with "soul." With that in mind, that's why she wed her on August 29 in Ventura, California in front of 24 guests.
Now Niecy's released a special behind the scenes video from their wedding. In it, you can see Mrs. and Mrs. Betts prepping for the big day before Jessica serenades Niecy at the altar. The two then share a special handshake and a sweet kiss. At their reception, the brides cut into a beautiful tiered cake and burned up the dance floor, before Jessica tossed Niecy's garter. If you look closely, you can see some of the wedding guests including Ava Duvernay, actress Aisha Hinds and LaLa Milan. Niecy made sure to note in her caption that her guests were tested for COVID before attending.
Details have surfaced about Niecy and Jessica's friendship that eventually turned into love. ET reports that the lovebirds have actually known each other for several years and "shared a special bond." "The two have shared a special bond that blossomed into love," the source says. "The couple kept their relationship news to a select few and have been enjoying quarantine together." "They decided why wait to get married," the source adds. "The couple is excited about the future together."
Twitter reacts to Niecy Nash's surprise wedding to jessica betts
Twitter reacts to Niecy Nash's surprise wedding to jessica betts