Roomies! Nia Long finally received her well-deserved flowers after being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ‘Michael’ actress attended the unveiling ceremony on Wednesday, September 16, and her fans say the moment is “long overdue.”
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Nia Long’s Loved Ones Support Her At Star Ceremony
Nia Long received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, and her family was there to witness the special moment. Long’s mother, Talita Long, and Long’s two sons — 25-year-old Massai Zhivago Dorsey II and Kez Sunday Udoka, 14, were at the ceremony.
The 55-year-old actress has been entertaining folks since the 1990s when she starred in the CBS soap opera ‘Guiding Light’ and 1991 film ‘Boyz n the Hood.’ She went on to star in beloved films such as ‘Friday,’ ‘Made in America,’ ‘Soul Food,’ ‘Love Jones,’ ‘The Best Man,’ and ‘Michael, just to name a few.
Several celebrities were also at the ceremony to support the actress, including two former co-stars — ‘Love Jones‘ co-stars Laurenz Tate and Bill Bellamy. Furthermore, Snoop Dogg was a guest speaker, and he sported a jacket covered with pictures of Long’s starring roles. ‘Michael’ director Graham King was also a guest speaker, and Angelique Jackson from Variety was the emcee. The moment was captured by Variety and shared on Threads. A statement was also shared by Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez.
“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Nia Long to the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” said Martinez. “Nia is such a beloved and talented actress, and we’re so excited to celebrate her incredible career with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She has brought so many unforgettable characters to life and has connected with audiences for decades. It’s wonderful to see her receive this well-deserved honor.”
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The Hollywood Walk of Fame also shared the news on Instagram with the caption:
“Meet your special guest speaker 🎤 Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum recording artist, entrepreneur, actor, producer, television personality and global cultural icon @snoopdogg to serve as guest speaker for @iamnialong’s ⭐ ceremony on Wednesday, September 16.”
Fans React After Nia Long Receives Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star
Fans reacted after the news was shared on TSR’s Instagram page, and several Roomies noted that Long’s star is well overdue.
Long Shared Her Feelings About Receiving The Star
Long sat down with Variety ahead of the ceremony and spoke about what it felt like to be receiving the long-time Hollywood honor. The stars are mostly engrained into the sidewalk along and around Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, and the actress recalled moving to the city with her mother when she was younger and seeing Hollywood Boulevard.
“I came here with very humble beginnings,” said Long, per Variety. “This star is just as much for me as it is for my mother, because she’s the one who brought us here…. I stay under the radar. I just do the work… I’m diligent. I have a vision for what I want for my life and for my children and for myself, and I let God take care of the rest, because I don’t want to be caught up in the hype.”
“It’s every girl’s dream, and everything women work hard for,” she continued. “The little girl in me is like, ‘Oh my gosh, we did it!’ And the woman in me is, ‘Take a moment and be proud of yourself.’
“My mommy…. An artist, a singer, the best Tati my children could ever ask for. I share this star with you,” said Long. “Because there isn’t any part of my story that doesn’t circle back to your bravery and unconditional love.”
