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Home · Celebrity

15 Reasons Why Nia Long Can Do No Wrong

Nia Long just got engaged! In celebration of her, and all her fabulousness, let ESSENCE staffers tell you why we love us some Nia.

By ESSENCE Editors and Staff · May 27, 2015October 27, 2020
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We Love Nia!

 “Because she’s a classic beauty.” –Ericka Perry, ESSENCE Magazine Creative Director

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We Love Nia!

“Because she was the face of the iconic White Diamonds fragrance” –Deena Campbell, ESSENCE.com Hair and Beauty Editor

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We Love Nia!

“Because we see a little of ourselves in ALL of her leading roles. (See: Jordan in The Best Man, Bird in Soul Food and Nina in Love Jones)” –Charli Penn, ESSENCE.com Love & Relationships Editor

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We Love Nia!

“Because she is the epitome of cool. From her fashion to her lifestyle.” – Yolanda Sangweni, ESSENCE.com Entertainment Editor

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We Love Nia!

“Because she made the balance between her career and single motherhood look effortless.” – Dominique Hobdy, ESSENCE.com Freelance Editor

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We Love Nia!

“Because she has beautiful, brown skin that is simply flawless!” –Jolie A. Doggett, ESSENCE.com Editorial Intern

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We Love Nia!

“Because was the one woman for Will on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” –Taylor Lewis, ESSENCE Magazine Editorial Assistant

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We Love Nia!

“Because she’s the love interest in Snoop Dogg’s new “California Roll” music video.” –Gia Peppers, ESSENCE Fest Junior Editor

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We Love Nia!

“Because she’s the all-American girl next door.” –Tracey Woods, ESSENCE Magazine Associate Photo Editor

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We Love Nia!

“Because no one can rock a short, pixie cut like she can.” –Taylor Lewis, ESSENCE Magazine Editorial Assistant

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We Love Nia!

“Because she was able to find love after 40.” –Charli Penn, ESSENCE.com Love & Relationships Editor

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We Love Nia!

“Because she stepped to Deebo in the first Friday movie.” –Dominique Hobdy, ESSENCE.com Freelance Editor

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We Love Nia!

“Because her Instagram is addictive!” –Jolie A. Doggett, ESSENCE.com Editorial Intern

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We Love Nia!

“Because she looks exactly the same as she did on her 2007 ESSENCE Magazine cover!” –Gia Peppers, ESSENCE Fest Junior Editor

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We Love Nia!

“Because she makes being over 40 look AMAZING” – Abby West, ESSENCE.com Senior Editor

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