Jay-Z's mother Gloria Carter and her wife Roxanne Wiltshire wear matching looks at star-studded gala

February 2024 · 3 minute read

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 organization's founder and CEO  — who came out to her son, Jay-Z, and moved the rapper to tears in 2017 — smiled radiantly as she posed alongside 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 nuptial bliss, the mother-of-four, 72, was seen attached at the hip with Wiltshire throughout the evening.

For the special occasion, the pair 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 Black Tie Gala in New York City on Friday

Newlyweds: 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 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 into a knot that was tucked underneath the collar of her top.

To finish off the look, she wore a matching pair of trousers and shiny patent leather dress shoes.

Gloria also sported delicate silver hoop earrings as well as a pair of glasses with a black, rounded frame — which she shed, at one point, as she took the stage to give a speech at the gala.

She was also seen toting around a glittering gray clutch that matched and highlighted the sparkling sequined details decorating her wife's dress. 

The Wiltshire Foundation president — who Gloria had reportedly been dating, prior to their wedding, as far back as 2018 — put on a glamorous display in a strapless, floor-sweeping gown.

The Trinidad-born and New Jersey-based mother-of-two modeled the stunning garment that featured a horizontally-pleated bust and a mermaid-style skirt adorned with a stunning sequined design.

To accentuate her décolletage, she donned a silver necklace with various dainty pendants arranged to depict a cluster of stars. 

Chic couple: The nonprofit organization's founder and CEO — who came out to her son, Jay-Z, and moved the rapper to tears in 2017 — smiled radiantly as she posed alongside her now-wife

Chic couple: The nonprofit organization's founder and CEO — who came out to her son, Jay-Z, and moved the rapper to tears in 2017 — smiled radiantly as she posed alongside 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

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: Around six years ago, Gloria came out to her son and left him in 'tears' as he faced the fact that she had been 'living her life pretending to be someone else' for so many years Mother-son duo: The stirring story ultimately inspired the Roc Nation founder's hit track Smile — the third and longest track on his 13th album 4:44 on which Gloria was also a featured artist

With her son: Around six years ago, Gloria came out to her son and left him in 'tears' as he faced the fact that she had been 'living her life pretending to be someone else' for so many years

Supportive family: On July 2, Jay-Z as well as his wife, Beyoncé , and their 11-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, supported and celebrated his mother as they watched her tie the knot with her longtime girlfriend at Tribeca 360° in Manhattan with all of their loved ones in attendance

Supportive family: On July 2, Jay-Z as well as his wife, Beyoncé , and their 11-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, supported and celebrated his mother as they watched her tie the knot with her longtime girlfriend at Tribeca 360° in Manhattan with all of their loved ones in attendance

She styled her raven black curls in an elegant updo with loose ringlets to frame her face.

She was also seen sporting a delicate silver bangle bracelet and carrying a black, leather clutch purse. 

Around six years ago, Gloria came out to her son and left him in 'tears' as he faced the fact that she had been 'living her life pretending to be someone else' for so many years.

The stirring story ultimately inspired the Roc Nation founder's hit track Smile — the third and longest track on his 13th album 4:44 on which Gloria was also a featured artist.

On July 2, Jay-Z as well as his wife, Beyoncé, and their 11-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, supported and celebrated his mother as they watched her tie the knot with her longtime girlfriend at Tribeca 360° in Manhattan with all of their loved ones in attendance.

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