<p id=”par-1_57″>On November 17, 2024, the EBONY media brand hosted its annual celebration of the most influential Black Americans. Known as the EBONY Power 100 List, dozens of stars, including Coco Jones, Da’vine Joy Randolph, and Yung Miami, walked the red carpet at LA’s Nya Studios West to <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/rhop-candiace-dillard-bassett-on-whether-shes-leaving-the-show-to-focus-on-music-career.html/”>celebrate Black voices</a> and Black expression across media platforms. </p>
<p id=”par-2_40″>Never one to let other celebrities outshine her, <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/very-pregnant-rhop-star-candiace-dillard-bassett-parties-drag-brunch-karen-huger.html/”>Candiace Dillard Bassett</a> made her first public appearance since giving birth to her first child. See <em><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/the-real-housewives-of-potomac/?swcfpc=1″>The Real Housewives of Potomac</a></em> alum’s snatched postpartum body and stunning look at the EBONY Power 100.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-candiace-dillard-basset-shines-in-first-outing-since-giving-birth-to-baby-son”>Candiace Dillard Basset shines in first outing since giving birth to baby son</h2>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-1″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Candiace-Dillard-Bassett-at-the-2024-EBONY-Power-100-Gala.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Wearing a silver sheer dress, Candiace Dillard Bassett returns to the red carpet at the EBONY Power 100 Gala 2024 after giving birth to her son one month earlier” class=”wp-image-3742635″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Candiace Dillard Bassett at the EBONY Power 100 Gala 2024 | Alberto Rodriguez/Variety via Getty Images</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-3_67″>Bassett took to Instagram pre-party to show off her sparkly look. Bravo fans know the 37-year-old will never turn down a glam moment, and <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/rhugt-porsha-williams-says-candiace-dillard-bassett-body-shamed-ashley-darby.html/”>Bassett delivered</a>. Celebrity hairstylist Jared Henderson, known to clients and fans as JStayReady, styled the reality star’s voluminous “bronde” curls. Makeup artist Charisma Raye delivered a matte rose lip and golden smokey eye look for her “Sagittarius sister,” as Bassett shared on <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/p/DChQtpuvOtl/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Instagram</a>.</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-2″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Candiace-Dillard-Bassett-at-the-2024-EBONY-Power-100.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Wearing a silver sheer dress, Candiace Dillard Bassett returns to the red carpet at the EBONY Power 100 Gala 2024 after giving birth to her son one month earlier” class=”wp-image-3742634″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Candiace Dillard Bassett at Nya Studios on November 17, 2024 | Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-4_66″>Bassett wore a corset-style silver gown with a neckline that plunged nearly to her belly button. The bodice featured a vertical striped pattern and tiny petals covered in rhinestones. The skirt cascaded to the R&B singer’s gold platform heels and featured a dramatic side-slit opening to her upper thigh. Bassett walked the red carpet sans <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/rhop-why-candiace-dillards-husband-chris-bassett-sold-his-restaurant-and-how-he-earns-a-living-now.html/”>her husband, Chris Bassett</a>, who may have been on baby duty.</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-3″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Candiace-Dillard-Bassett-post-baby.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Wearing a silver sheer dress, Candiace Dillard Bassett returns to the red carpet at the EBONY Power 100 Gala 2024 after giving birth to her son one month earlier” class=”wp-image-3742637″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Candiace Dillard Bassett at the EBONY Power 100 Gala 2024 in Los Angeles | Kayla Oaddams/FilmMagic</figcaption></figure>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-chris-and-candiace-bassett-begin-their-parenting-journey”>Chris and Candiace Bassett begin their parenting journey</h2>
<p id=”par-5_105″>The couple welcomed a son, Jett Maxwell Lee Bassett, on October 3. Candiace’s first child made for an exciting birth experience. The new mom made waves when she revealed she paused her labor to do her makeup and hair, reports <a href=”https://people.com/candiace-dillard-bassett-put-on-makeup-between-contractions-exclusive-8745548″ target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>People</a>. “Between contractions and pushes while I was in labor, I was doing my makeup,” <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/the-real-housewives-of-potomac-robyn-dixon-fired-candiace-dillard-bassett-shares-big-news.html/”>Candiace</a> shared. “… My doula was there, holding up a mirror and a ring light while I was getting my face right. I had pin curls in, so I was taking those out.” This move did not surprise longtime fans of the <em>RHOP</em> star, who’s known for her over-the-top looks.</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-4″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Candiace-Dillard-Bassett-husband-Chris-Bassett.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Real housewife Candiace Dillard-Bassett holds the hand of her husband Chris Bassett during a reunion episode” class=”wp-image-3742632″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Candiace Dillard-Bassett and husband Chris Bassett at the ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’ Season 5 reunion | Heidi Gutman/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-6_89″>Now, a month and a half removed from Jett’s birth, the star shared that <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/rhugt-candiace-dillard-bassett-says-her-husband-chris-had-identity-crisis-after-selling-his-restaurant-reveals-talk-of-divorce.html/”>she and Chris</a> “couldn’t be happier” despite feeling some of those new parent nerves. “Throughout my pregnancy, when I would talk to him in my stomach, I would say, ‘I can’t wait to see who you’re going to be,’” Candiace shared with People. “And that’s been the joy in my heart that’s continued after his birth. It’s exciting to think about. I’m so ready for a lifetime of being on the sidelines, cheering him on.”</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-5″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Candiace-Dillard-Bassett-Chris-Bassett.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”While filming Season 5 of ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac,’ Candiace Dillard and Chris Bassett kiss and laugh” class=”wp-image-3742638″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Candiace Dillard and Chris Bassett film Season 5 of ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’ | Paul Morigi/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images; Shannon Finney/Bravo via Getty Images</figcaption></figure>
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<p id=”par-7_95″>Jett joins Chris’s three children from his previous relationships. The private chef and food consultant has Owen, 22, Mateo, 14, and Naia, 10, who Candiace has parented as a “bonus mom” since their wedding in 2018. The same year, Candiace joined the cast of <em>The Real Housewives of Potomac</em>, where she held court until April 2024, when she announced she was <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/why-did-candiace-dillard-bassett-quit-the-real-housewives-of-potomac.html/”>stepping away from the Bravo show</a> to focus on her pregnancy. How has motherhood been so far? “Oh, I wish I started sooner because I already want more,” Candiace, always honest, shared with People.</p>