A viral moment unfolded Saturday night when Beyoncé and Jay-Z were spotted sharing a table with Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner at the exclusive REFORM Alliance Casino Night in Atlantic City.
The glamorous charity event drew dozens of celebrities and political figures, but it was this unlikely seating arrangement that had social media buzzing.
“Poor Bey, I know she had nothing to do with these seating arrangements,” one user wrote, with many fan forums and Twitter threads sharing similar commentary. Despite the buzz, all parties appeared composed and in good spirits during the high-profile evening.
The gala was hosted by REFORM Alliance, an organization co-founded by Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Michael Rubin, Clara Wu Tsai, Robert Kraft, and Daniel Loeb. The group works to “transform probation and parole by changing laws, systems and culture to create real pathways to work and wellbeing.”
The event saw about 300 elite guests in attendance, each one reportedly pre-approved by board members. Tickets started at $50,000, with entry into the poker tournament costing up to $100,000. In 2023, the same event raised a record-breaking $24 million.
Ivanka turned heads as she stepped out in a shimmering semi-sheer silver mesh gown by Georges Hobeika Couture, previously worn by Nicole Scherzinger. Her husband, Jared Kushner, matched the event’s black-tie dress code in a classic tuxedo and bow tie.
The couple looked relaxed and smiling as they mingled with guests, including Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and Michael Rubin. Ivanka was also seen trying her luck at the gaming tables, playing with green chips beside Rubin, the founder of Fanatics and the host of the evening.
During the gala, The Weeknd gave a full set performance, while Ashley Graham, Latto, Cameron Diaz, Emma Roberts, Travis Scott, Benji Madden, and Kevin Hart were among the high-profile attendees.
The last REFORM Casino Night featured Kim Kardashian, Tom Brady, Ne-Yo, and Jack Harlow, along with performances from Fat Joe, Quavo, French Montana, and others. This year was no less extravagant, with Jay-Z reportedly donating one of his custom-made watches that fetched a whopping $1.5 million at auction.
Ivanka has recently been stepping back into the public eye. Last weekend, she was seen vacationing with Gisele Bündchen in Miami, and earlier this summer, she attended Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s lavish wedding in Venice.
Meanwhile, Beyoncé has been making headlines for her successful tour and multiple accolades. Despite the controversy, Ivanka Trump and Beyoncé found themselves at the same glamorous table this weekend, with a photo-op that turned into a viral moment no one expected.