Hollywood Walk of Fame
Actress Nia Long will receive the Hollywood Walk of Fame star for her iconic career.
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The ceremony is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Pacific time at 6150 Hollywood Boulevard and will be emceed by Variety correspondent Angelique Jackson.
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Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez said Long is “such a beloved and talented actress” who has brought “so many unforgettable characters to life” and connected with audiences for decades.
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Long’s maternal grandparents were identified as Clyde Vernon Gillman, who was born in Belmont, Port of Spain, and Pearl Miriam Gittens, who was born in Grenada.
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Born in Brooklyn on Oct. 30, 1970, Long was raised partly in Iowa City and South Los Angeles after her parents divorced; she studied ballet, jazz, guitar and acting at St. Mary’s Academy in Inglewood.
Actress Nia Long received the 2,857th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 16, honoring a career spanning three decades in motion pictures Essence. The ceremony at 6150 Hollywood Boulevard celebrated her iconic roles in films like Boyz n the Hood, Friday, and Love Jones, as well as her television work on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Soul Food Urban Hollywood 411.
The milestone also marked Long's Caribbean heritage, with her maternal grandfather born in Trinidad and Tobago and her grandmother born in Grenada with family roots in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Barbados Essence. Snoop Dogg and producer Michael Jackson delivered remarks at the ceremony, which was emceed by Variety correspondent Angelique Jackson and streamed online Hot New Hip Hop.
A Career Built on Unforgettable Characters
Long's three-decade career cemented her as a cornerstone of Black Hollywood and American cinema. From her breakthrough in Boyz n the Hood to her role on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, she created characters that resonated across generations Essence. Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez noted Long is a "beloved and talented actress" who has "brought so many unforgettable characters to life" and "connected with audiences for decades."
Brooklyn Roots and Classical Training Shape Young Nia
Born October 30, 1970, in Brooklyn, Long developed her artistic skills from childhood. After her parents divorced, she was raised partly in Iowa City and South Los Angeles Urban Hollywood 411. At St. Mary's Academy in Inglewood, she studied ballet, jazz, guitar, and acting—a foundation that prepared her for her future in entertainment.
Snoop Dogg and Jackson Pay Tribute to Long's Legacy
The ceremony featured powerful moments as Snoop Dogg praised Long's impact on Black Hollywood and her influence across the entertainment industry Hot New Hip Hop. Alongside remarks from producer Michael Jackson, the tributes highlighted how Long shaped culture through her work in film and television. The 11:30 a.m. Pacific ceremony brought together industry peers to celebrate her contributions to motion pictures.
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