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WATCH: Nia Long Says She Has Her ‘Eye On One Person’ Following Split From Ime Udoka

Nia Long might be “single AF” but the 52-year-old still has her sights set on a new romantic interest.

Nia Long Talked Future Romance With Drew Barrymore

Long recently appeared as a guest on The Drew Barrymore Showand shared how she’s been adjusting to the single life. The actor also made a stunning confession, revealing that shealready has her “eye on one person” since her split from Ime Udoka.

I have my eye on one person. I’m not saying. I’m never telling.

Barrymore replied to Long’s confession by explaining that “it’s fun to have crushes.” And she “likes dating.”Long revealed that she’s testing out dating apps, but is a bit “nervous” to be back in the dating pool.

Long then questioned Barrymore about the men she finds on dating apps. And how exactly the process “works.”

Despite Having Her Romantic Interests Set, Long Is “So Single”

While on the show, Long also revealed her relationship to be “so single.” As The Shade Room previously reported, fans began to speculate that the 52-year-old was dating singer Omarion. The two were spotted holding hands with one another, with Long pulling him closer for a picture, at the premiere of her recent film You People.

But the actor quickly stepped into The Shade Room to let fans know that their speculations were wrong.

Everybody simmer down… I’m single AF

Long Addressed The Split From Her Ex-Fianc And Cheating Scandal In A Recent Interview

The star recently split from her fianc Ime Udoka after news broke of the basketball coach being unfaithful. As The Shade Room previously reported, the Boston Celtics “publicly revealed that Udoka was having an inappropriate, consensual relationship with another employee.”

In a recent interview, Long addressed the scandal. And explained that she has experienced “a lot of devastating moments” in her life. While speaking the star became emotional.

Ive had some pretty devastating moments in my life the last couple of months and Ive had to just say, ‘its alright, youll pick yourself back up’… Oh my god, Im about to cry…

Roommates, who would you like to see Nia Long with next?

Jadriena Solomon

Jadriena “Jade” Solomon is a journalist and editor, specializing in beauty, fashion, entertainment, and culture. A graduate of CUNY Brooklyn College’s Journalism and Media Studies program, she began her career in 2015, publishing independent op-ed articles, and has since built a strong digital media portfolio across reporting, editing, and hosting for major media companies. As The Shade Room’s Senior Editor, Jadriena helps lead editorial direction, manages writers and editors, and has contributed more than 2,600 stories with over 45M page views since her start in 2022. Her past roles include contributing and staff positions at HelloBeautiful, Blavity News, 21Ninety, and Bronze Magazine. She has interviewed talents such as Tamron Hall, Eboni K. Williams, Tia Mowry, LeToya Luckett, Salt-N-Pepa, and more.

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