Niecy Nash

Niecy Nash is a queer actress, comedian, and producer who made headlines in August 2020 when she announced her surprise marriage to singer and musician Jessica Betts — her third marriage and first to a woman. The announcement, made simply via Instagram with a wedding photograph, was greeted with enormous celebration. Nash has spoken thoughtfully about her sexuality in subsequent interviews, noting that she does not use a specific label and believes love transcends categories: "I know this: What God has for me, is for me." She has discussed the ways in which her understanding of herself evolved over time and about the courage it took to live that understanding publicly. Nash is known for a wide range of work spanning comedy and drama: she starred in "Claws" (2017–2022), "The Rookie: Feds" (2022–2023), and "The Watcher" (2022). She received particular critical acclaim for her chilling performance in "When They See Us" (2019) as a manipulative detective. Her 2020 marriage was widely recognized as a significant public moment for LGBTQ+ visibility given Nash's mainstream profile and large following.