Nia Long is a celebrated American actress, particularly known for her impactful roles in Black cinema. She gained significant recognition early in her career with appearances in 'Boyz n the Hood' (1991) and as Beullah "Lisa" Wilkes in the sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' (1991–1995). Long continued to establish herself with roles in popular films like 'Friday' (1995), 'Love Jones' (1997), and 'Soul Food' (1997).
On October 30, 1970, Nia Talita Long was born. She is an American actress known for her work in Black cinema.
In 1989, Nia Long graduated from Westchester High School in Los Angeles.
From 1991, Nia Long had a three-year contract role as Kathryn "Kat" Speakes on the soap opera 'Guiding Light'.
In 1991, Nia Long rose to prominence after starring in the film 'Boyz n the Hood' and for her portrayal of Beullah "Lisa" Wilkes on the NBC sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'.
In 1992, Nia Long appeared as Claudia, a love interest of Will Smith's, on the second season of 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'.
In 1994, Nia Long departed from her role as Kat Speakes on 'Guiding Light'. From 1994, she also played Will Smith's girlfriend Lisa Wilkes on 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'.
In 1995, Nia Long appeared in the film 'Friday'.
In 1995, Nia Long continued to play Will Smith's fiancée Lisa Wilkes on 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'.
In 1997, Nia Long appeared in the films 'Love Jones' and 'Soul Food'.
In 1999, Nia Long played a role in the film 'The Best Man'.
In 2000, Nia Long appeared in the film 'Big Momma's House'.
In 2000, Nia Long auditioned for the role of Alex Munday in 'Charlie's Angels', but did not get the part.
In 2000, Nia Long had an older son from a previous relationship.
From 2003, Nia Long portrayed Sasha Monroe on the crime drama series 'Third Watch'.
In 2003, Nia Long joined the cast of the drama 'Third Watch', playing NYPD officer Sasha Monroe.
In 2004, Nia Long won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series for her performance on 'Third Watch'.
In 2005, Nia Long appeared on 'Everwood'.
In 2005, Nia Long continued her role as Sasha Monroe on 'Third Watch', until the series finale.
In 2006, Nia Long appeared in the sequel 'Big Momma's House 2'.
In 2006, Nia Long guest-starred on 'Boston Legal'.
From 2007, Nia Long starred in 'Big Shots' alongside Michael Vartan and Dylan McDermott.
In 2008, Nia Long continued in 'Big Shots'.
In 2010, Nia Long started dating then–National Basketball Association player Ime Udoka.
In 2011, Nia Long and Ime Udoka had a son together.
In 2013, Nia Long appeared in 'The Best Man Holiday', reprising her role from the original 1999 film, with her character now in an interracial relationship.
In 2015, Nia Long and Ime Udoka became engaged, though she expressed no plans to marry.
In 2016, Nia Long was cast as Giuliana, a Las Vegas club owner, in a recurring role on the TV series 'Empire'.
In 2017, Nia Long starred on the Fox drama series 'Empire' and the CBS action series 'NCIS: Los Angeles'.
In 2018, Nia Long continued her role in the CBS action series 'NCIS: Los Angeles'.
In July 2020, Nia Long starred in the Netflix psychological thriller 'Fatal Affair'.
In 2022, Nia Long and Ime Udoka split after he had an affair with a Celtics staff member.
In 2022, Nia Long starred in the Peacock miniseries 'The Best Man: The Final Chapters', reprising her role from the previous films.
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