Toya Wright Shuts the ‘Gram Down With Jaw-Dropping Beauty: ‘You Look Amazing’

“T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle” actress Toya Wright kicked off this year’s Essence Festival flaunting a few of her best looks.

The star-studded event took place across various venues in New Orleans, Louisiana, this past weekend and was filled with music, food, “good vibes and performances from celebs like Mary J. Blige, Common, MC Lyte and more. Among those celebrities was Wright. who made a mark with her bold and vibrant attire.

She rocked a yellow, sleeveless jumpsuit with lace detailing that cinched at the waist. She paired her getup with a pair of tan heels and added a number of accessories, including diamond-drop earrings, a silver rope necklace and seemingly sterling silver watch. Wright kept her makeup look simple with a mauve lipstick and played up her voluminous ringlets.

Toya Wright
Toya Wright. @toyawright/Instagram

Posing at the Essence Festival’s Hennessy Privilege event, Wright struck a classy pose for the camera and wrote via Instagram , “Can’t go a day without sunshine ☀️ sunshine is me, I am sunshine ☀️.”

Her post received over 89,000 likes and nearly 1000 comments from fans who gawked over her stunning look.

“Yess Queen! @toyawright I love the outfit…. cute and classy…💛 I swear u do no wrong.”

“You look freaking amazing Toya. Now, that outfit is classy, I like! 💛 simply gorgeous 🔥.”

“This is soooooo beautiful and elegant!! I love your sense of style prettiest #sunshine ever 😍.”

Several other fans noticed a ring on Wright’s wedding finger, wondering if her and longtime boyfriend Robert “Red” Rushing were engaged.

“Looking great, love the outfit & its color 👏 ring on your ring finger 👀.”

Many fans seemed to believe the 36-year-old mother of two got engaged during a recent special date night Rushing secretly planned for her. He apparently went above and beyond and, 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 a new get-up.

Toya Wright
Robert Red Rushing and Toya Wright. @toyawright/Instagram

Wright posted photos of their time together and thanked her love for his efforts on social media, writing, “He really did that!! I love you Red!!! This was so sweet. ❤️ #justbecause #thankuGod 🙏🏽.”

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

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