Niecy Nash-Betts elevated the little black dress with a coordinated spin thanks to her wife Jessica Betts during their time at the 48th annual Denver Film Festival on Sunday in Denver.
At the special event, Nash-Betts received the CinemaQ LaBahn Ikon Award, honoring her career and contributions. The “All’s Fair” star put her own take on occasion dressing, wearing a long-sleeve black midi dress with a formfitting silhouette.
Nash-Betts paired the dress with sheer black tights and also wore a pair of pointed-toe black heels to augment her monochrome motif. As for accessories, the Emmy Award-winning actress favored glittering statement earrings. Nash-Betts’ glam was provided by hairstylist Ray Christopher and makeup artist Naima Jamal.
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To coordinate with her wife, Betts wore a sleek suit, featuring tapered trousers, a velvet, single-breasted blazer with sharp lapels coordinated with a pair of black sunglasses. While posing for photos, the couple’s joint monochrome moment both complemented and elevated their respective looks.
They are no strangers to couple coords. While the two often style their own respective looks, the 2024 BET Awards red carpet served as the ideal occasion for the couple to wear complementary attire.
While Nash-Betts wore a plunging electric blue gown with a mermaid silhouette, Betts coordinated in a snakeskin trenchcoat with a more subdued shade of blue. Much like their complementary attire at Sunday’s Denver Film Festival, the couple’s 2024 BET Awards red carpet looks both coordinated each other and complemented their individual style.
Nash-Betts was the 2025 recipient of the CinemaQ LaBahn Ikon Award at the Denver Film Festival. The award is given to a member of the LGBTQIA+ community working in the entertainment industry whose work has made a cultural impact and inspired meaningful representation on screen and beyond. Past honorees have included Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Colman Domingo and Andrew Haigh.