Niecy Nash: Swinger Couple Helped Us Escape Mexico + Whoopi Goldberg Story

Niecy Nash’s Unexpected Puerto Vallarta Escape: A Swinger Couple Came to the Rescue

Niecy Nash recently recounted a harrowing experience during a birthday trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, revealing how she, her wife Jessica Betts, and their family found themselves caught in the midst of cartel violence. The Emmy-winning actress detailed a resourceful solution to a critical supply shortage: enlisting the unwitting assistance of a couple attending a swinger party at a local hotel. The story, shared on the Baby, This is Keke Palmer podcast, highlights a blend of quick thinking and unexpected alliances in a dangerous situation.

Stranded Amidst the Violence

Nash and her family arrived in Puerto Vallarta to celebrate the actress’s 56th birthday, but their vacation quickly took a turn when the Jalisco Modern Generation Cartel launched an attack on the region. As Prime Timer reports, the couple and their family rushed to the airport to escape the escalating violence. With limited access to supplies, the group found themselves in need of essential provisions.

A Creative Solution at the W Hotel

Seeking a way to restock, Nash explained they headed to a nearby W Hotel, hoping to acquire some “rations.” However, their attempt to purchase supplies directly from the hotel proved unsuccessful. “We were getting low on food where we stayed,” Nash said on the podcast. “We said, ‘Oh, well, you know what? There’s a W that we could get to in the golf cart. Let’s go over to this hotel and try to get some rations and bring them back to our spot.’” Facing an unhelpful hotel staff, Nash and her group devised a plan that involved an unexpected encounter.

An Unlikely Alliance

While at the hotel bar, Nash’s party struck up a conversation with a couple who were attending a swinger party upstairs. Rather than avoiding the situation, Nash saw an opportunity. She inquired about the party’s location and hatched a plan to have supplies delivered directly to their room, effectively using the partygoers as an unwitting delivery service. “‘Well, what room are y’all in? Where’s the party?’” Nash recalled asking. “We get the room number. And we order everything that we need to take back to the house to their room because we’re not guests. And then we say, ‘No, we wish to pay for it in cash.’ So it wouldn’t be on their bill when they checked out. You know what I mean?”

Exploiting the Situation

The plan worked flawlessly. Nash and her family ordered the necessary supplies to the swinger’s room, paid in cash to avoid any complications, and then retrieved their provisions. According to Nash, the couple was so intoxicated they were unaware that their room had been used as a delivery point. “And it was like, ‘Oh, you know, maybe next time.’ You know, and thanks for the food.’ And we got out of there, and they were so drunk they didn’t even know that we ordered all the stuff to their room.”

The Broader Context of the Violence

The situation in Puerto Vallarta unfolded following the killing of Nemesi Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” a leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Yahoo Entertainment reports that U.S. Tourists were advised to shelter in place after the military operation. The violence prompted Nash to share her experience, emphasizing the importance of cherishing every moment of life and joy. She held a belated birthday party on March 13, 2026, in Los Angeles, reflecting on the ordeal.

Nash Reflects on a Past Confrontation with Whoopi Goldberg

During the same podcast appearance, Nash also recounted a previously untold story about a professional disagreement with actress Whoopi Goldberg on the set of the 1995 film Boys on the Side. Nash described a scene where Goldberg kept laughing during takes, disrupting the filming process. After repeated attempts to deliver her lines, Nash confronted Goldberg, asserting her position and defending the director’s efforts. “I stopped, and he said, ‘What is the problem?’ and I said, ‘Sir, I’m sorry, but she’s messing up the scene because she keeps laughing.’ “ Nash recalled. The exchange, while tense, ultimately highlighted Nash’s willingness to advocate for herself and the integrity of the production.

The story of Nash’s escape from Puerto Vallarta, aided by an unexpected alliance, serves as a testament to resourcefulness and adaptability in the face of adversity. It also underscores the volatile security situation in certain regions of Mexico and the potential dangers faced by tourists.