Nia Long Age, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Net Worth 2026

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Nia Long is a highly respected American actress, producer, and director known for her powerful performances in both dramatic and romantic roles.

Nia Talita Long was born on October 30, 1970, in Brooklyn, New York, United States. she is 55 years old and holds American nationality. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio.

Her mother, Talita (a teacher and printmaker), and father, Doughtry Long (a high school teacher and poet), divorced when she was young. Nia was raised primarily by her mother in Los Angeles after the family moved there.

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Personal Details

Full Name	Nia Talita Long
Nickname	Nia
Profession	Actress, Producer, Director
Date of Birth	October 30, 1970
Age	55
Birthplace	Brooklyn, New York, United States
Nationality	American
Friends	Josephine Langford
Zodiac Sign	Scorpio
Current Residence	Los Angeles, California, USA
Qualification	Attended University of Southern California

Career

Nia Long’s breakthrough came with Boyz n the Hood (1991) at age 20. She followed with memorable roles in Friday (1995), Love Jones (1997), and The Best Man (1999) and its sequels. She starred in the Big Momma’s House franchise and appeared in Are We There Yet? (2005).

On television, she had recurring roles on Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Third Watch, and Empire. Nia has also produced and directed projects focused on Black storytelling, she continues acting in film and television while mentoring younger talent and advocating for diversity in Hollywood.

Personal Life

Nia Long’s mother is Talita Long and her father is Doughtry Long. She has one older half-brother.

She was in a long-term relationship with Massai Z. Dorsey (1999–2001), with whom she has a son, Massai Zhivago Dorsey II (born 2000). She later dated actor Ime Udoka (2007–2010), with whom she has a son, Kez Sunday Udoka (born 2011). Nia has kept her romantic life relatively private in recent years and prioritizes co-parenting and family.

Physical Appearance

Height	5’7″ (170 cm)
Weight	Approximately 130–135 lbs (59–61 kg)
Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Black / Dark Brown
Body Type	Slim / Athletic
Body Measurements	34-25-35 inches
Shoe Size	US 8
Bra Size	34B

Nia Long Net Worth

Nia Long’s net worth is estimated at $8–10 million. Her income comes from decades of acting roles, producing credits, endorsements, and real estate investments. She has achieved strong financial success through consistent work in film and television.