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‘GMA’ star Robin Roberts, wife celebrate new marriage with a party in New Orleans

“Good Morning America” host Robin Roberts made a final stop in New Orleans this weekend in a celebration tour honoring her marriage to longtime partner Amber Laign.

Roberts, a Pass Christian native, danced the night away with her wife and closest family members Saturday night, a video she posted to Instagram shows.

“Good Morning America” host Robin Roberts made a final stop in New Orleans this weekend in a celebration tour honoring her marriage to longtime partner Amber Laign.
“Good Morning America” host Robin Roberts made a final stop in New Orleans this weekend in a celebration tour honoring her marriage to longtime partner Amber Laign. Robin Roberts / Instagram

Members of the Krewe of Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club danced with the newlyweds during a classic second line performance at the event, hosted by Roberts’ siblings.

The couple wed on Sept. 9 in Connecticut, with about 250 people attending.

Roberts grew up in Pass Christian and often visits the Mississippi Coast and the New Orleans area. Her sister, Sally-Ann Roberts, was a longtime journalist for WWL-TV. Robin Roberts got her start in journalism at WLOX-TV in Biloxi.

“Good Morning America” host Robin Roberts married her longtime parther, Amber Laign, on Sept. 9 in Connecticut.
“Good Morning America” host Robin Roberts married her longtime parther, Amber Laign, on Sept. 9 in Connecticut. Robin Roberts / Instagram

Dorothy Roberts has a Pass Christian gift shop named after her sister called Robin’s Nest, and also opened Roberts Place Café nearby.

You can watch “Good Morning America” on ABC.

This story was originally published December 5, 2023 at 5:30 AM.

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