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Nia Talita Long (born October 30, 1970) is an American actress. Best known for her work in Black cinema, Long rose to prominence after starring in the film Boyz n the Hood (1991), and for her portrayal of Beullah "Lisa" Wilkes on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1991–1995).
Nia was born in Brooklyn, to Talita (Gillman), a teacher and printmaker, and Doughtry Long, a high school teacher and poet. She now calls Los Angeles home where she lives with her 12 year old son, Massai, 14 month old son, Kez and partner Ime Udoka, an Assistant Coach for the San Antonio Spurs. Long loves to cook organic farmers market fresh ...
Dec 2, 2022 · CNN —. Nia Long is opening up about the scandal surrounding her longtime partner, Ime Udoka. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the actress talked about Udoka’s suspension as the ...
Nia was born in Brooklyn, to Talita (Gillman), a teacher and printmaker, and Doughtry Long, a high school teacher and poet. She now calls Los Angeles home where she lives with her 12 year old son, Massai, 14 month old son, Kez and partner Ime Udoka, an Assistant Coach for the San Antonio Spurs. Long loves to cook organic farmers market fresh ...
Dec 22, 2022 · Welcome to Look Back At It, a monthly column where some of the most iconic Black actresses in Hollywood reminisce and reflect on the roles that made them stars.For this month’s installment, Nia ...
Dec 1, 2022 · Nia Long, Black Cinema’s Longtime “It” Girl, on Her Personal and Professional Renewal. The iconic actress opens up about the return of the ‘Best Man' franchise, being dragged into an NBA ...
Jan 21, 2023 · The You People actress is making sure her relationship status is clear. Nia Long is setting the record straight. The 52-year-old actress and former B2K member Omarion sparked dating rumors after ...
Jun 15, 2023 · Nia Long was born in Brooklyn in 1970. Two years later, her family moved to Iowa, where she faced racist abuse. In an interview with The Cut, she discussed her discomfort at being one of the few Black children at her Midwestern school. She was bullied by the white children, who chased her home and hurled racist slurs.
Jul 14, 2016 · Career retrospective with Nia Long. Moderated by Jenelle Riley, Variety.Since making her film debut in John Singleton’s Oscar-nominated film, “Boyz In The Ho...
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