Nia Long Height, Weight, Age, Spouse, Family, Facts, Biography

August 2024 · 6 minute read
Nia Long Quick Info
Height5 ft 2 in
Weight57 kg
Date of BirthOctober 30, 1970
Zodiac SignScorpio
Eye ColorDark Brown

Nia Long is an American actress, voice actress, producer, and director who is known for her television roles like playing Officer Sasha Monroe in the NBC crime drama series Third Watch, Katherine “Kat” Speakes in the soap opera Guiding Light, Katie Graham in the ABC comedy-drama series Big Shots, E.A.D. Shay Mosley in the CBS action drama series NCIS: Los Angeles, Lisa Wilkes in the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Andrea Solomon in the CBS legal drama series Judging Amy, Neika Hobbs in the Netflix comedy-drama series Dear White People, Vanessa Walker in the legal comedy-drama series Boston Legal, Roberta Tubbs (voice) in the animated sitcom The Cleveland Show, Billie Page in the legal drama series The Divide, and Lavette in the Netflix sitcom blackAF. Moreover, her film credits include 47 Meters Down: Uncaged, Roxanne Roxanne, Look Both Ways, Fatal Affair, The Best Man Holiday, Good Hair, The Single Moms Club, Big Momma’s House, Big Momma’s House 2, Are We Done Yet?, and Life in a Year.

Born Name

Nia Talita Long

Nick Name

Nia

Sun Sign

Scorpio

Born Place

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Residence

Los Angeles, California, United States

Nationality

American

Education

Nia Long has studied at St. Mary’s Academy in Inglewood, California.

The actress attended Paseo Del Rey Elementary School in Playa Del Rey, California from Grade 3 to Grade 6.

In 1989, Nia completed her graduation from Westchester High School in Los Angeles.

Apart from academics, she also took lessons in ballet, tap, jazz, gymnastics, guitar, and acting.

Occupation

Actress, Voice Actress, Director, Producer

Family

Manager

She has been signed with –

Net Worth

Her net worth has been $9 Million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.

Build

Average

Height

5 ft 2 in or 157 cm

Weight

57 kg or 126 pounds

Boyfriend / Spouse

Nia Long has dated –

  • Chris Tucker – Nia and actor, Chris Tucker were seeing each other for some time in the past.
  • Alfonso Ribeiro – The actress was RUMORed to be dating actor Alfonso Ribeiro.
  • 50 Cent (2005) – Nia Long had a brief romance with rapper 50 Cent in 2005.
  • Peter Thomas – The actress dated businessman Peter Thomas for a brief period.
  • Chris Rock (1991) – She had an encounter with stand-up comedian, actor, and filmmaker Chris Rock in October 1991.
  • Kendu Isaacs (1992) – She had an encounter with music producer Kendu Isaacs in 1992.
  • Chris Webber (1993-1995) – Nia was in a relationship with basketball player Chris Webber from 1993 to 1995.
  • Will Smith (1995) – Nia dated actor Will Smith for about 10 months in 1995 after they appeared together onscreen on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
  • Shemar Moore (1998) – In February 1998, she had an affair with actor Shemar Moore.
  • Massai Z. Dorsey (1999-2001) – Nia was in a relationship with actor Massai Dorsey. They got engaged in 2001 but their relationship did not last long and they separated after 10 months of their engagement. The two have a son together named, Massai Zhivago Dorsey II who was born on November 26, 2000.
  • Ricky Fante (2003-2004) – She started going out with rhythm and blues singer, sound engineer, and songwriter Ricky Fante in December 2003 but the duo parted ways the following year in August.
  • Mick Jagger (2004) – Nia then had a brief encounter with British musician Mick Jagger in 2004.
  • T.I. (2005-2006) – In September 2005, she began dating rapper, record executive, and actor T.I. They went out for a few months before calling it quits in June 2006.
  • Kevin Phillips (2006) – She was in a brief relationship with actor Kevin Phillips in 2006.
  • Dwight Freeney (2006) – Nia was dating American football player Dwight Freeney for some time in 2006.
  • Cuttino Mobley (2007) – She also hooked up with American football player Cuttino Mobley in 2007.
  • Joel Gonzales (2008) – Nia Long and actor Joel Gonzales had a brief encounter in 2008.
  • Ime Udoka (2009-2022)Nia Long first met American-Nigerian basketball player Ime Udoka in 2009 and the two began seeing each other soon after that. In May 2015, the couple got engaged. On November 7, 2011, they were blessed with a son named Kez Sunday Udoka. In December 2022, it was revealed that the couple had separated after dating for almost 13 years. In August 2023, it was reported that Nia had filed for legal as well as physical custody of their son Kez, claiming that Ime had failed to support their child.
  • Omarion (2023) – In January 2023, Nia was rumored to be dating rapper and actor Omarion after they were seen together at the premiere of You People. At one point, they were also spotted holding hands. However, Nia later denied the rumors and confirmed that she was ‘single’.
  • Race / Ethnicity

    Black

    She is of Trinidadian, Grenadian, and Bajan descent.

    Hair Color

    Black

    Eye Color

    Dark Brown

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    Measurements

    38-28-38 in or 96.5-71-96.5 cm

    Dress Size

    10 (US) or 42 (EU)

    Bra Size

    34D

    Shoe Size

    7 (US) or 4.5 (UK) or 37.5 (EU)

    Brand Endorsements

    In 2014, Nia became the first black woman to become the face of Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds Fragrance.

    She has also appeared in a Target commercial.

    Religion

    Christianity

    Best Known For

    First Film

    She first appeared in Buried Alive in her role as Fingers in 1990.

    First TV Show

    Nia made her television show debut in 1986 in a minor role in the NBC sitcom 227. Her role was uncredited.

    Her first credited television show role was in Guiding Light in 1991.

    Personal Trainer

    Nia Long has taken personal training from Jeanette Jenkins.

    Nia Long Favorite Things

    SourceAccess HollywoodGlamour

    Nia Long Facts

  • Nia’s parents separated when she was only 2.
  • Her acting coach is Betty Bridges, mother of actor Todd Bridges.
  • Nia made her debut as a director with the This Too Shall Pass music video of Yolanda Adams.
  • Nia Long is also a motivational speaker. She puts her speaking art to practice at the Sterling Children’s Home in Barbados.
  • In 2000, Nia was voted among the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World by People Magazine.
  • She was No. 3 on The 10 Sexiest Women of the Year by Black Men Magazine in 2000.
  • Nia was a co-director for Ashanti‘s Baby music video in 2002.
  • In 2006, she made an appearance in Kanye West‘s music video titled Touch the Sky.
  • She is good friends with F. Gary Gray.
  • Nia Long has been a long-time supporter of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
  • In December 2022, Nia purchased a new house in L.A.’s Hollywood Hills for $3.6 million.
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