Charlotte Hornets forward Royce O’Neale and actress Paige Hurd officially tied the knot last Saturday at Oheka Castle in Huntington, New York. This wasn’t some quiet affair either, with a whopping 221 guests showing up for the big day, according to an exclusive from People Magazine’s Hannah Sacks. What a way to start a new chapter, right?
A Star-Studded Guest List and Impressive Careers
The guest list was stacked, too. We’re talking actor Jonathan Majors, actresses Meagan Good and Coco Jones, plus NBA stars Donovan Mitchell from the Cleveland Cavaliers and Jordan Clarkson from the New York Knicks. That’s a serious lineup for a wedding, showing just how connected these two are in their respective fields. O’Neale himself is a 6’6″ forward, a solid 3-and-D wing who’s played nine NBA seasons. He carved out an impressive career after going undrafted out of Baylor in 2015, even playing overseas in Germany and Spain before making his NBA debut with the Utah Jazz in 2017. Last season, he put up 9.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.1 steals per game for the Phoenix Suns, who signed him to a four-year, $44 million deal in 2024. Just last June, the Suns traded O’Neale to the Charlotte Hornets in a three-player, multi-pick deal, and he’s expected to have an important role on that new-look Hornets squad.
Paige Hurd brings her own impressive resume to the table. She’s had a well-accomplished two-decade career on screen, with numerous recurring roles on television. You might know her as Tasha Clarkson in Everybody Hates Chris, Samantha Grover in Hawaii Five-0, Gayle Franklin in The Oval, or Lauren Baldwin in Power Book II: Ghost. She’s also appeared on shows like Felicity, George Lopez, Boomtown, and ER, plus film roles in movies like *Cradle 2 the Grave* and *The Cat in the Hat*. Talk about a power couple!
Nobody Saw This Walk Down the Aisle Coming
But here’s the real kicker, the part that probably had everyone in that castle talking for days: Hurd’s godfather was none other than the late rap legend DMX. And get this, she walked down the aisle to a custom track! Per Sacks, Hurd commissioned a bespoke string arrangement of “X Gon’ Give It to Ya,” DMX’s famous track, mashed up with the traditional “Wedding March.” A live string ensemble played it, while a gospel choir sang along. Imagine that moment! Escorted by her father, Charlie, to a classic DMX beat. Talk about a statement entrance! That’s how you honor a legend and make your special day absolutely unforgettable.
What a way to kick off forever. Best wishes to Royce and Paige as they start this new journey together. Here’s to hoping their future is as epic as that walk down the aisle.
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