WHO | HONOREE Nia Long
EMCEE Variety correspondent Angelique Jackson
GUEST SPEAKERS Graham King, Snoop Dogg
WHAT Dedication of the 2,857th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
WHEN: Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 at 11:30 AM PT
WHERE: 6150 Hollywood Boulevard
WATCH LIVE: The event will be streamed live exclusively at www.walkoffame.com
Nia Long will be honored with the 2,857th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 16th at 11:30 am PT. Long will receive her star in the category of Motion Pictures. Joining emcee Angelique Jackson will be Michael producer Graham King, and Snoop Dogg.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and around the world have visited this cultural landmark since 1960.
ABOUT OUR HONOREE
“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Nia Long to the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” stated Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame producer. “Nia is such a beloved and talented actress, and we’re so excited to celebrate her incredible career with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She has brought so many unforgettable characters to life and has connected with audiences for decades. It’s wonderful to see her receive this well-deserved honor,” added Martinez.
Nia Long is an award-winning actor known for her iconic work and legendary roles across both film and television.
Long’s most recent film sees her starring in Michael, the blockbuster biopic of cultural icon Michael Jackson, which was released by Lionsgate on April 24, 2026 to massive global box office success. The film scored the top launch ever for a music biopic domestically, and recently dethroned Oppenheimer as the highest-grossing biopic of all time globally as it joined the billion-dollar club and became the top-grossing film worldwide in the history of Lionsgate. Michael was directed by Antoine Fuqua, and produced by Academy Award-winning Bohemian Rhapsody producer Graham King. The film starred Long as Katherine Jackson, matriarch of the Jackson family, alongside Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson, and Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s nephew, as the music icon.
A four-time NAACP Award winner, her role in Boyz n the Hood in the 90’s put her on the map, followed by iconic parts in Friday, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Third Watch, Tyler Perry’s The Single Moms Club, Made in America, NCIS: Los Angeles, Empire, #blackAF, and Dear White People, among others.
Up next, Long recently wrapped production for Netflix’s upcoming romantic drama Don’t Ever Wonder. Reuniting with her beloved Love Jones co-star Larenz Tate, the film is inspired by Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite album, and Long also serves as Executive Producer. It was just announced that Long and Ice Cube are reuniting after 20 years for Are They Gone Yet?, which is currently in early development after being acquired by Skydance Sports, two decades after the pair starred alongside each other in the hit films Are We There Yet? and Are We Done Yet?
Long’s other films include: You People, Missing, Searching, Fatal Affair, and The Banker, along with The Best Man: The Final Chapters, which premiered to record ratings, reuniting the original cast once again to send this decades-long franchise off in style and earning her a 2023 NAACP Award.
Long’s upcoming memoir will be published by Gallery Books, and in 2024 she was a Grammy nominee, appearing on Janelle Monáe’s The Age of Pleasure, which was nominated for Album of The Year.
She is a longtime supporter of the United Nations Foundation and in 2023 was honored by Reel Works with the ChangeMaker Award.
THE HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S WALK OF FAME
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a celebration of art, entertainment, and all things Hollywood. Star ceremonies are broadcast worldwide, connecting fans with their favorite artists. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the Walk of Fame on behalf of the City of Los Angeles. Honorees are selected by a committee of their peers. Sponsors fund the star, the ceremony, and the maintenance of the legendary attraction. The Walk of Fame is free to all. To learn more and find your favorite stars, visit www.walkoffame.com.
Hollywood Walk of Fame contact: Ana Martinez, [email protected]
ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (HCC)
Founded in 1921, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to advancing the economic vitality, cultural richness, and civic well-being of Hollywood. Representing nearly 700 member organizations that collectively employ more than 148,000 people, the Chamber is Hollywood’s largest and most influential business organization.
As the leading advocate for Hollywood’s business community, the Chamber convenes leaders across industries to champion initiatives that strengthen the local economy, enhance quality of life, and elevate Hollywood’s position as the world’s premier destination for entertainment, tourism, investment, and innovation.
The Chamber is also the proud steward of two of the world’s most recognizable cultural landmarks—the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame© and the legendary Hollywood Sign©—preserving and promoting these global symbols on behalf of Hollywood and its residents, businesses, and visitors.
Ron Frierson serves as President and Chief Executive Officer, Dan Halden serves as Chief Operating Officer, and Jerry Neuman serves as Chair of the Board for the 2026–2027 term.
To learn more or become involved, visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.
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