Nia Long has officially added another major milestone to her decades-long career!
The beloved actress was honoured with the 2,857th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating her contributions to motion pictures.
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During the emotional ceremony, Long reflected on her role as Katherine Jackson in ‘Michael,’ calling co-stars Jaafar Jackson and Colman Domingo her “forever family.” In her speech, she thanked the biopic’s producer Graham King, saying:
“We made a film that brought joy to everyone around the world in the name of Michael Jackson and his incredible legacy. Thank you for creating space for me to bring a quiet grace to my portrayal of Katherine Jackson.”
Meanwhile, Snoop Dogg brought plenty of laughs while celebrating the star; he joked:
“For about 30 years, Nia Long has every Black man in America thinking he had a chance, you didn’t, but she let you dream.”
And he dressed for the occasion, rocking a Nia-themed outfit featuring her face and tributes to her iconic movie career.
Check out her full speech below.
Nia Long calls her “Michael” co-stars Jaafar Jackson and Colman Domingo her “forever family” in an emotional Hollywood Walk of Fame speech.
“Thank you for creating space for me to bring a quiet grace to my portrayal of Katherine Jackson.”https://t.co/K9AUB7UPm8 pic.twitter.com/qumPOSc9Rv
— Variety (@Variety) September 16, 2026
