Nia Long Celebrated with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

On September 16, 2026, Nia Long was honored with the 2,857th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Motion Pictures category during a ceremony at 6150 Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce declared the day in recognition of Long's achievements.

Guest speakers included filmmaker and producer Graham King and rapper Snoop Dogg, who praised Long for her ability to maintain her identity in an industry that often pressures entertainers to conform. Snoop Dogg humorously noted Long's enduring popularity, stating she had made Black men believe they had a chance with her.

In her speech, Long connected the five points of her star to significant people and experiences in her life, including her faith, family, and loved ones. Her recent work includes portraying Katherine Jackson in a biopic about Michael Jackson and reuniting with co-star Larenz Tate for an upcoming Netflix romantic drama, where she also serves as an executive producer.