Television superstar Niecy Nash-Betts and musician Jessica Betts have made history as the first same-sex couple to grace the cover of Essence magazine.

The couple, who exchanged vows in August 2020, posted the exciting news about the March/April cover on Instagram.

Thank you @essence for choosing The Betts as your FIRST same sex couple to cover you magazine, Nash said. Nash changed her last name to Betts in August 2020 but professionally still goes by Niecy Nash.