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Nia Long

Nia Long
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About

Nia Long (born October 30, 1970, Brooklyn, New York) is an American actress with a career spanning over three decades, best known for her work in Black cinema. She rose to prominence with Boyz n the Hood (1991) and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, then built a defining filmography through Love Jones, Soul Food, The Best Man and Big Momma's House. A four-time NAACP Image Award winner, she portrayed Katherine Jackson in Antoine Fuqua's Michael Jackson biopic Michael (2026).

Born:
30 October 1970 (55 years)
Place of birth:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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NAACP Image Awards won
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Variety's Most Anticipated Film Performances of 2025 ranking for Michael

What's new

  • 2026-04

    Nia Long appeared as Katherine Jackson in Antoine Fuqua's Michael Jackson biopic Michael, released April 24, 2026 by Lionsgate (US) and Universal Pictures (international).

  • 2025-12

    Netflix's romantic drama Don't Ever Wonder, starring Long alongside Larenz Tate and directed by Eugene Ashe, expanded its cast to include Blair Underwood, Laz Alonso and Susan Kelechi Watson, with filming underway in New Jersey and New York.

  • 2025-03

    Nia Long signed with talent agency Artists First for representation.

  • 2024-06

    Long was named to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2025 in the Motion Pictures category, announced by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce on June 24, 2024.

  • 2024

    Long featured in the SKIMS 2024 shapewear campaign, photographed by Vanessa Beecroft.

Tracks

Boyz n the Hood1991 breakthrough film role as Brandi; Oscar-nominated drama directed by John Singleton
Love Jones1997 cult-classic romantic drama co-starring Larenz Tate; won Audience Award at Sundance
The Best Man1999 ensemble drama; Long won NAACP Image Award for Best Actress; spawned two sequels
Soul Food1997 ensemble drama with Vanessa Williams and Vivica A. Fox; a touchstone of 1990s Black cinema
Michael2026 Michael Jackson biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua; Long plays Katherine Jackson

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