Jay-Z’s mom Gloria Carter and wife Roxanne Wiltshire make public appearance for first time since marriage at star-studded gala in NYC
Gloria Carter and her wife, Roxanne Wiltshire, attended the Shawn Carter Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Black Tie Gala in New York City on Friday.
The nonprofit’s founder and CEO — who came out to her son Jay-Z in 2017 and moved the rapper to tears — smiled brightly as she posed next to her now-wife.
With the star-studded affair, the newlyweds made their first public outing and red carpet appearance after tying the knot at a lavish, star-studded wedding in Manhattan earlier this month.
Amid their marital bliss, the mother-of-four, 72, was spotted hanging out with Wiltshire all evening.
For the special occasion, the couple showed off their connection as they modeled matching all-black ensembles.
Newlyweds: Gloria Carter and her wife, Roxanne Wiltshire, attended the Shawn Carter Foundation’s 20th anniversary party in New York City on Friday
The philanthropist looked chic in a black tuxedo jacket with leather lapels worn over a white button-down.
Instead of a classic tie, she accessorized with a gray silk scarf tied in a knot and tucked under the collar of her top.
To complete the look, she wore matching trousers and shiny patent leather dress shoes.
Gloria also wore delicate silver hoop earrings and black, round-framed glasses — which she shed at one point when she took the stage to give a speech at the gala.
She was also seen wearing a shimmery gray clutch that matched and emphasized the sparkly sequins that adorned her wife’s dress.
The president of the Wiltshire Foundation – whom Gloria was reportedly dating as far back as 2018 prior to their wedding – showed off glamorous in a strapless, floor-sweeping gown.
The Trinidad-born and New Jersey-based mother-of-two modeled the stunning piece featuring a horizontally pleated bust and a mermaid-style skirt adorned with a gorgeous sequined design.
To accentuate her cleavage, she wore a silver necklace with several dainty pendants arranged to depict a cluster of stars.
Posh couple: The nonprofit’s founder and CEO – who came out to her son Jay-Z in 2017 and moved the rapper to tears – smiled beaming as she posed next to her now-wife
Just married! With the star-studded affair, the newlyweds made their first public outing and red carpet appearance after tying the knot at a lavish, star-studded wedding in Manhattan earlier this month.
With her son: About six years ago, Gloria came to her son and left him in “tears” as he faced the fact that she had “lived her life as if she were someone else” for so many years
Supporting Family: On July 2, Jay-Z, his wife, Beyoncé, and their 11-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, supported and celebrated his mother as she watched as she tied the knot with her longtime girlfriend at Tribeca 360° in Manhattan with all their loved ones present
She styled her raven black curls in an elegant updo with loose curls to frame her face.
She was also seen wearing a delicate silver bracelet and a black leather handbag.
About six years ago, Gloria came out to her son, leaving him in “tears” as he faced the fact that she had “lived her life as if she were someone else” for so many years.
The exciting story eventually inspired the Roc Nation founder’s hit Smile – the third and longest track on his 13th album 4:44 which also featured Gloria.
On July 2, Jay-Z, his wife Beyoncé and their 11-year-old daughter Blue Ivy supported and celebrated his mother as she watched her tie the knot to her longtime girlfriend at Tribeca 360° in Manhattan with all their loved ones in attendance.