‘A Breath of Fresh Air’: Toya Wright’s Natural Beauty Gives Fans Something Real In a ‘Fake World’

“T.I. & Tiny: Friends and Family Hustle” actress Toya Wright is leaving folks speechless with her apparent radiant glow.

The reality star celebrated Independence Day with her family in her hometown New Orleans and looked absolutely beautiful during her visit. She posted a photo of herself to Instagram Thursday afternoon, sitting on a wooden bench, seemingly in the city’s downtown area.

Wright, who looked dazzling, sported a purple knitted jumper with black garments underneath. She paired her ensemble with a pair of Dior slides and a $2,450 cross-body bag. She opted for a natural look, doing away with the makeup, and rocked long lose curls.

Toya Wright
Toya Wright . @toyawright/Instagram

Her “Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸” received over 54,000 likes and a mass of comments from fans who ogled her appearance.

“Sis is glowing 😍. Always looking beautiful with a humble spirit.”

“Your so naturally beautiful like a fresh of breath air in a fake world.”

“You’re glowing 😍 I love it 🥰 happy 4th of July to you and your family.”

“Looking fabulous Toya as always definitely a look of new found love 😘 so happy to see this peace cause it’s showing and it’s glowing.”

Several of Wright’s other fans seem to think the television personality is beaming because of her relationship with Robert “Red” Rushing.

Toya Wright
Robert Red Rushing and Toya Wright. (Photo: @toyawright/Instagram)

She recently bragged about a special date night they shared last week and posted photos of the 2 Commas brand owner going above and beyond for her. To her surprise, he discreetly chartered a private jet to whisk them away to another city while also wining and dining her with dinner and new get-up.

Wright thanked her love for his efforts on social media and boasted about their love for each other, writing, “He really did that!! I love you Red!!! This was so sweet. ❤️ #justbecause #thankuGod 🙏🏽.”

Wright and Rushing went public with their relationship in 2017 and welcomed their daughter, Reign Rushing, in February 2018.

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