- Long is in negotiations to star opposite Jude Law in ALFIE, Paramount Pictures' remake of the 1966 romantic comedy, for director Charles Shyer -- In the contemporary update of ALFIE, Law will star as a womanizer forced to rethink his superficial existence and Long will portray Lonette, a beautiful waitress who has just dumped Alfie's best friend, Marlon. (July 24, 2003)
- Her career got started by Betty A. Bridges mother of actor Todd Bridges. Betty was her acting coach for 15 years.
- Voted one of the 50 most beautiful people in the World 2000 by People Magazine
- Nia & beau, Massai Dorsey, have announced that they are expecting their first child in November 2000. They also announced that they will wed in June 2001.
- Took Third Place by the readers of Black Men Magazine for The 10 Sexiest Women of the Year. (2000)
- Was a registered Girl Scout.
- Is of Trinidadian descent.
- The name 'Nia' comes from one of the seven days of Kwanzaa and means life's purpose.
- Formed own production company
Quotes- "I get annoyed because [show] business is so full of shit sometimes. But for the most part, I'm very happy with the pace I'm taking to get where I'm going. I think, in a couple of years, everyone will know who Nia Long is. Put it like that."
Awards- NAACP's Image award: best dramatic actress, THIRD WATCH (2004)
- Black Reel Awards: Theatrical - Best Actress, THE BEST MAN (2000)
- Image Award: Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture, THE BEST MAN (2000)
- Black Star Award Star of the Year (2000)
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