Gizelle Bryant has shared her take on the controversy surrounding her ex-husband Pastor Jamal Bryant's new wife Karri's flesh-colored gown at the 2025 UNCF Atlanta Mayor’s Masked Ball. While backing the look, Gizelle advised Jamal against amplifying the chatter from the pulpit. Karri and Jamal defended the outfit amid online shade.
Roomies, the tea is piping hot on this family fashion feud! 😏 Gizelle Bryant, fresh off spilling with her 'Real Housewives of Potomac' co-star Robyn Dixon, finally addressed the viral storm over Karri Bryant's sheer, flesh-toned dress that turned heads—or raised eyebrows—at the 2025 UNCF Atlanta Mayor’s Masked Ball. Some called it a slay, others deemed it too steamy for the black-tie affair. But Pastor Jamal? He was all in, standing firm behind his wife's bold choice.
In a candid chat caught on video, Robyn declared no problem with the gown, and Gizelle echoed, “It was fine.” Yet, she threw some shade at Jamal's response, suggesting he skip engaging the trolls altogether. “That’s when you make it bigger than what it is,” Gizelle quipped. The duo agreed a Sunday church service wasn't the spot to clap back—maybe save it for Bible study? Oof, co-parenting commentary with a side of sass!
Karri Bryant set the record straight on 'The Tamron Hall Show' beside her hubby, owning her style unapologetically. “My ego is not that big. I dress for myself and my husband,” she stated. Pushing back on stereotypes, she highlighted her multifaceted life: “I think that there is [this] idea that a woman can only be one thing.” As a wife, doctor, and daughter, Karri refuses boxes. Embracing her role as pastor's wife and first lady? Sure, but on her terms: “I define what the title is.”
Pastor Jamal didn't hold back in his church service sermons, firing at the critics he dubbed “insecure.” He revealed he bought the dress himself because he loved it, dropping this gem: “But because you ain’t never been nowhere and ain’t never been exposed to nothing! I needed to set the record straight. I bought the dress. AND I like it! I don’t care whether you like it or not. She ain’t married to y’all.” Mic drop! 👏
So, is this dress drama divine intervention or just a fashionable family flex? Spill your thoughts, roomies.