15 LGBTQ+ Black Celeb Couples

From sports and music to journalism and comedy, these couples show up publicly and professionally while also sharing milestones—marriages, kids, creative collaborations, and long-running partnerships. Below, you’ll find clear, up-to-date basics on when they met or married, what each partner does, and any family details that are publicly confirmed.

Queen Latifah & Eboni Nichols

Actor and musician Queen Latifah has been with choreographer Eboni Nichols for over a decade, and they share a son named Rebel, born in 2019. Latifah publicly acknowledged Nichols and Rebel during her 2021 BET Lifetime Achievement Award acceptance and has kept family life largely private. The pair are frequently spotted courtside and at major events, with coverage noting their long partnership. In March 2025, profiles again highlighted their years together and their choice to keep their child out of the spotlight.

Niecy Nash-Betts & Jessica Betts

Niecy Nash married singer Jessica Betts on August 29, 2020, in an intimate California ceremony. The couple have collaborated publicly—appearing together at events and in interviews—and Nash has emphasized that their union is about connection rather than labels. They attended the 2024 GLAAD Media Awards together as Nash discussed their relationship. Their wedding and subsequent appearances are well documented by major outlets.

Da Brat & Jesseca “Judy” Harris-Dupart

Rapper Da Brat and entrepreneur Jesseca “Judy” Harris-Dupart married on February 22, 2022. They welcomed a son in July 2023 after an IVF journey that Da Brat has discussed publicly. The pair also share their life on the WE tv series ‘Brat Loves Judy.’ Their wedding date and family news have been covered by entertainment outlets and People.

Raven-Symoné & Miranda Pearman-Maday

Raven-Symoné and Miranda Pearman-Maday married privately in June 2020 after meeting in 2015. Together they co-host the podcast and YouTube series ‘Tea Time with Raven and Miranda.’ Media profiles in 2025 noted their fifth wedding anniversary and their choice to maintain some separate routines at home. Both partners work in media, with Pearman-Maday also known for doula work and writing.

Wanda Sykes & Alex Sykes

Comedian Wanda Sykes married Alex Sykes (née Niedbalski) in October 2008. They are parents to twins, born in 2009, and frequently split time between the U.S. and France due to family ties. Interviews and timelines outline their meeting story and long marriage. Recent roundups continue to profile their family life.

RuPaul & Georges LeBar

RuPaul and Georges LeBar have been together since the 1990s and married in 2017. LeBar is an artist and rancher, and the couple maintains a famously private relationship while supporting each other’s careers. Longform features note they’ve “made it work” for three decades. Coverage has also detailed their bi-coastal lifestyle.

Don Lemon & Tim Malone

Journalist Don Lemon married real-estate broker Tim Malone on April 6, 2024, in New York City. The couple had been together since 2016 and got engaged in 2019. Shortly after the wedding, Lemon discussed their plans for starting a family. Their ceremony and subsequent interviews were covered in detail.

Samira Wiley & Lauren Morelli

Actor Samira Wiley and writer-producer Lauren Morelli married on March 25, 2017. They welcomed their daughter, George Elizabeth, in April 2021. Profiles and interviews have covered their relationship, wedding, and family milestones. Morelli’s work on ‘Orange Is the New Black’ and Wiley’s acting projects remain frequent points of reference.

Brittney Griner & Cherelle Griner

WNBA star Brittney Griner married Cherelle (Watson) Griner in June 2019 after meeting at Baylor University. They announced a pregnancy in April 2024 and welcomed their son, Bash, in July 2024. Family posts and media reports in 2025 highlighted updates on their life with their infant. Relationship timelines and sports coverage document the key dates.

Colman Domingo & Raúl Domingo

Oscar-nominated actor Colman Domingo met Raúl Domingo in 2005 and married him in 2014 at a house-party ceremony. Their “missed connections” meet-cute and long partnership have been profiled widely. Coverage in 2025 revisited their story around Colman’s awards-season appearances. Biographical entries and features confirm dates and details.

Robin Roberts & Amber Laign

‘Good Morning America’ anchor Robin Roberts married Amber Laign in September 2023 after nearly two decades together. In 2025, they discussed how maintaining separate homes for work and routine has supported their relationship. The couple marked major anniversaries with travel and service projects. Wedding and anniversary coverage provides photos and confirmed dates.

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez & Stephen Gimigliano

Emmy-winning ‘Pose’ star Michaela Jaé Rodriguez has been in a long-term relationship with Stephen Gimigliano since 2019. She has spoken in interviews about their partnership and future family hopes. Social posts have referenced him as her significant other. Entertainment outlets have covered their timeline and public comments.

Jonathan Capehart & Nick Schmit

Journalist Jonathan Capehart married Nick Schmit, a former U.S. State Department official, on January 7, 2017. Their wedding—officiated by former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder—was covered by the New York Times. Capehart frequently references Schmit’s support in media appearances. Biographical entries list their marriage and careers.

Roxane Gay & Debbie Millman

Author Roxane Gay and designer-podcaster Debbie Millman eloped in 2020 and celebrated a public wedding ceremony in 2021; reporting and updates since then refer to them as married. They collaborate frequently, including a 2025 book project tied to Millman’s ‘Love Letter to a Garden.’ Recent features and interviews highlight their ongoing creative and personal partnership. Profiles continue to describe their marriage and shared work.

Lee Daniels & Jahil Fisher

Director Lee Daniels has been publicly linked to stylist Jahil Fisher for years, with interviews and features documenting their relationship as far back as the mid-2010s. Articles at the time described a multi-year partnership and appearances together. While both keep current status private, those profiles establish the pairing in the public record. Daniels has otherwise remained focused on film and television projects in recent years.

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