Nia Long

TV Actress

Nia Long was born in Kingston, Surrey County, Jamaica on October 30th, 1970 and is the TV Actress. At the age of 53, Nia Long biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, movies, TV shows, and networth are available.

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Other Names / Nick Names
Nia
Date of Birth
October 30, 1970
Nationality
United States
Place of Birth
Kingston, Surrey County, Jamaica
Age
53 years old
Zodiac Sign
Scorpio
Networth
$6 Million
Profession
Actor, Film Actor, Motivational Speaker, Television Actor, Voice Actor
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Nia Long Height, Weight, Eye Color and Hair Color

At 53 years old, Nia Long has this physical status:

Height
157cm
Weight
57kg
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Brown
Build
Average
Measurements
38-28-38" or 96.5-71-96.5 cm
Nia Long Religion, Education, and Hobbies
Religion
Christianity
Hobbies
Not Available
Education
St. Mary’s Academy
Nia Long Spouse(s), Children, Affair, Parents, and Family
Spouse(s)
Ime Udoka
Children
Kez Sunday Udoka, Maasai Zhivago Dorsey II
Dating / Affair
Shemar Moore, Chris Tucker, Alfonso Ribeiro, 50 Cent (2005), Peter Thomas, Chris Rock, Kendu Isaacs (1992), Chris Webber (1993-1995), Will Smith (1995), Massai Z. Dorsey (1999-2001), Mick Jagger (2004), Kevin Phillips (2006), Dwight Freeney (2006), Cuttino Mobley (2007), Joel Gonzales (2008), Ime Udoka (2009-Present)
Parents
Doughtry Long, Talita Long
Siblings
Sommore (Older Half-Sister)
Other Family
Vitalis Udoka (Father-in-law), Mfon Udoka (Sister-in-law)
Nia Long Career

Long's acting coach was Betty Bridges, better known as the mother of Diff'rent Strokes star Todd Bridges. Her earliest role was in the Disney television movie, The B.R.A.T. Patrol alongside Sean Astin, Tim Thomerson and Brian Keith. Her first notable role on television was a three-year contract role as Kathryn "Kat" Speakes on the soap opera Guiding Light. Long portrayed Kat from 1991 to 1994. Long played Brandi in Boyz n the Hood. The film excited Long, who was doing her "first real movie role". It helped Long build her confidence as an actress. "It introduced me to the world in a way that it was okay for me to be who I am and still find success," she added. "I didn’t have to conform to anything." From 1994 to 1995, she played Will Smith's girlfriend and fiancée Beulah "Lisa" Wilkes on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Jada Pinkett Smith was originally supposed to play Lisa, but was too short for the role (opposite a 6'2" Will Smith), thus leaving Long to take the part. However, in the second season of the show (episode 8 - "She Ain’t Heavy" 1992), Long appeared as Claudia, a love interest of Will's, alongside Queen Latifah.

In 2000, Long was offered the role of Alex Munday in Charlie's Angels, but she turned it down, and the role was eventually given to Lucy Liu. In 2003, she joined the cast of the drama Third Watch, where she played NYPD Officer Sasha Monroe, continuing until the series finale in 2005. In 2005 and 2006, Long appeared on Everwood, and appeared on Boston Legal during its 2006–2007 season. Long also starred in Big Shots from 2007 to 2008 alongside Michael Vartan and Dylan McDermott. In 2016, Long was cast in a recurring role for the TV series Empire. She acquired the role of Giuliana, a Las Vegas club owner.

Long appeared in supporting roles in a number of movies such as Friday and Made in America. Long played a leading role, or a member of the primary ensemble, in several films, including Soul Food, Love Jones, Boiler Room, Big Momma's House, Are We There Yet?, and The Best Man. Ice Cube has starred with her in four films, while (fellow Westchester High alum) Regina King has starred with her in two. Long starred alongside Michael Beach in Soul Food and in the TV series Third Watch.

Long appears in the video for Kanye West's "Touch the Sky". She directed Yolanda Adams's music video for "This Too Shall Pass". She won a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series in 2004 for her performance on Third Watch. Long co-directed and appeared in Ashanti's music video, "Baby". She also made a guest appearance on the sitcom Living Single during its first season. She originally voiced Roberta Tubbs on The Cleveland Show before being replaced by Reagan Gomez-Preston.

She appeared in the 2013 film The Best Man Holiday, reprising her role from the original 1999 film. Unlike the original film, however, her character is in an interracial relationship with a white man. Long was revealed to be pursuing an interracial relationship in the film and explained: "We're living in a modern world where it happens and it's OK and it's no disrespect to any black man. I love black men, but the reality is the sistahs are marrying white men and the brothas are marrying white women and that's the world that we live in and it's not to be judged, and if it works for you then embrace it". Director Malcolm D. Lee also supported the interracial relationship being portrayed in the film. "African-American women who are extremely successful can't always find black male counterparts on that level so it's a little bit of a reflection of reality that black women are starting to date outside their race — and why not?"

In July 2020, Long starred in the Netflix psychological thriller Fatal Affair.

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When filming a possible funeral scene for Michael's biopic, Jaafar Jackson was found on set with Nia Long

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 16, 2024
Jafaar Jackson was on the set of his latest Michael Jackson biopic simply named Michael, alongside his on-screen mother, Nia Long. In what seemed to be a funeral scene, the 27-year-old actor, the true-life nephew of the late King of Pop (who died in 2009 at the age of 50 years old) was seen on the Los Angeles set on what seemed to be a funeral scene. Jafaar - who has a 'uncanny' similarity to his uncle, moved director Antoine Fuqua enough to warrant his inclusion - was seen wearing a white dress shirt and a black tie.

As Michael Jackson's fortunes exceed $1.2 billion, his estate sells a piece of music catalog worth at Sony Music

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 9, 2024
Michael Jackson's estate has sold a 50% interest in the late pop star's music catalog to Sony Music Group for at least $600 million. According to Billboard, the offer would be the biggest-ever contract for a single musician's money.

Miles Teller negotiating role as a Michael Jackson LAWYER in biopic starring the King of Pop's nephew Jaafar in the main role

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 1, 2024
Top Gun: Miles Teller, a Maverick boy, is looking for a potential role as one of Michael Jackson's lawyers in a tribute to the late King Of Pop. Michael will be played by his nephew Jaafar in the forthcoming film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, whose film includes Training Day and The Equalizer. Colman Domingo, a Rustin actor, will appear as the Jackson Five's vain father Joe, with Nia Long playing the family matriarch Katherine.

Nia Long Posts About Her 'Revenge' After Ime Udoka Cheating Scandal!

perezhilton.com, May 2, 2023
Is Nia Long ready for revenge? The 52-year-old actress posted some THOUGHTS over the weekend, and it's seeming that they were directed in the right direction at her ex-fiancé Ime Udoka. With a single red heart emoji as a caption, Nia posted a quote which read:

Nia Long Reacts To Rumors She’s Dating Omarion After Ime Udoka Split!

perezhilton.com, January 21, 2023
Nia Long wants everyone to calm down with those romance rumors with former B2K member Omarion! The 52-year-old actress's rumors that she replaced her longtime friend Ime Udoka with the actor began on Tuesday when they stepped out for the premiere of her Netflix film You People. Following the shoot, Omarion released a short video of them posing for photos on the red carpet together. But what got fans really buzzing was the fact they were smiling, flirting, and holding hands during it!He also wrote in the caption:

'Irresponsible' & 'Hurtful' Way Ime Udoka's Alleged Affair was Deposed by Nia Long Blasts

perezhilton.com, December 8, 2022
Nia Long is officially a single lady, but her latest chapter in life has come at a price. The actress officially departed from her fiancé Ime Udoka on Tuesday, many months after he was banned from the Boston Celtics as the head coach for reportedly having an affair with another married coworker, as Perezcious readers know. The whole thing was chaotic, AF, and Nia isn't afraid to bring those accountable on blast.
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