The post blindsided and confused some religious supporters, particularly members of the Black church that believe marriage is sacred and should be between a man and a woman.Ĭommentary about Nash’s new relationship can be read in comment sections across the Internet that feature varying opinions. Now, it’s no secret that the Black church has a complicated history with the LGBTQ+ community, and Nash coming out is deemed controversial. She was so serious about her faith, in fact, she said she rejected acting jobs that compromised her Christian convictions.įast forward seven years later, less than a year after announcing her split from her second husband, Nash totally shocked conservative Christian fans by posting a photo of her wedding to a woman. Though Nash revealed in the interview that her marriage to the pastor was unsuccessful, and her divorce ended her run as first lady, she assured the audience that her relationship with Christ was ongoing. She came out about her past as a real-life first lady of a church, further endearing herself to the Black faith-based audience that was already warming up to her thanks to her church lady gig. As “The Soul Man” progressed in ratings, in a 2013 interview with Pastor Touré Roberts, the onscreen pastor’s wife made a smart move.
