Nia Long talks about having a bad attitude and being a diva

Nia Long has had to ward off some rumors that she is difficult to work with on set. The rumors have been whirling around in the industry, but it became public when Nia clashed with Taraji P. Henson on the set of Empire. Nia sat down on TV ONE's Uncensored and finally addressed the "diva" rumors.
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[@kaonashii.]

When a black woman has standards we are a diva or a bitch. When a non black woman has standards she is confident, knows what she wants and is respected. 🤦🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️

[@harleyquin_3]

krysta lindo *Drake clapping gif* 👏🏾👏🏾

[@quiznos6374]

👏🏽🙌🏽👍🏽✊🏽🙏🏽

[@sheilad7324]

I'm a black woman and I know the difference.. Nia come off as a straight up bitch so don't pull the race card.. let's call a spade a spade on this one.

[@loveleeeventplanningl.l.c.7539]

Ok!!

[@baddimaddi7353]

Right!!!!!

[@nonnonbutlove1642]

"Paid her dues?" That doesn't give her anyone that right to act all extra. You never hear Viola Davis or Angela Bassett having fit on set and they're bigger stars than she will ever be.

[@melize7035]

she's not Viola and she's not Angela so why are you expecting her to behave like them?

[@celinelois6524]

@@melize7035 exactly

[@celinelois6524]

U can stfu. Thank u

[@michaelxrihannaxo6341]

Exactly 😂😂😂

[@shiabutterfly8361]

Naw the way they let everybody with no talent in there's no telling how sloppy them people are on set or what they try to pull nowadays.

[@mbm9907]

Nia look like she stepped right off the set of Friday, she hasn’t aged a bit 😍🤩

[@wisediva9807]

Mahogany Applebum. She was so pretty back in the day 😍but Chilli was 😍😍😍😍😍

[@goldenopportunitytospeak6293]

Mahogany Applebum. She's had a ton of work done.

[@mbm9907]

Golden Opportunitytospeak don’t believe it.

[@ChassityNOubre_88]

Mahogany Applebum. Black Don't Crack

[@Dominiquevideos1]

Ehhh I’d say big mamma but ok

[@GabriellaLascano]

Nah if someone said “you on Puerto Rican time” “ you on your period?” In a professional setting??? Nope. Don’t make jokes like that.

[@wildkims2008]

ikr disappointing that a woman would say that to another woman

[@Payton_Jordan1997]

Taraji P Henson. Said that to me along allegedly. So sad.

[@epiphanyarina366]

As soon as a black woman asks for the same things that your typical d list white celeb asks for after years in the industry they're labeled difficult and everyone as usual hops on the bandwagon.

[@mamadouaziza2536]

Epiphany Arina If I am paying this bitch to be an actress and to play a character in my movie and its called for the character to wear purple lipstick and have braids, I expect for the hair and makeup department to do its job. I don't want to hear complaints from the actress worrying about her vanity... Be a damn actress and not a fucking movie star....

[@jusjoshandthemic]

Mamadou At the end of the day, if Nia comes out looking "a mess" on a show the public with clown NIA LONG. Not the makeup artists or the designers. She has put in the work and has a right to protect her brand. As she stated before, she's been doing this long enough to know what does and doesn't work for her and if you want her to stray away from what has worked in her career, you have to SHOW HER why that makes sense.

[@FloreFleur]

Yep. I agree. I have a feeling that Nia is being unfairly characterized.

[@mamadouaziza2536]

Milk&Honey For one, I don't hate Nia Long. I don't like her narcissistic personality or her condescending tone. I've met her on several occasions and she is not a nice person. Would I hire her as an actress in say a movie about a financially challenged Black single mother with two kids to raise? No. Nia does not have the depth and range to play such a part... Would I hire her for a role that requires a bitchy narcissistic attitude? Yes, because she would be playing herself and it would be easy for her. She can even wear her own personal wardrobe and have her own people do her hair and makeup. She won't even need a script....

[@ratricebowden1699]

Epiphany Arina exactly it's discusting

[@kuunami]

Stop making excuses for bad attitudes. People should be held accountable for their behavior.

[@spicyhot2552]

I agree!!

[@agquaproductions9361]

LMFAOOOOOO held accountable? Because you don’t like her personality? Too bad. She did her job and she got paid. She doesn’t have to listen to shit you say.

[@SundayBlues555]

I agree. Well, now I do. lol

[@kaceekacee6572]

I agree. Don't put that on being a Diva either. Call a spade a dang spade.

[@imeverywheree]

Exactly bruh .. Hate how she defended that . Bet if Nia walked up to her with a bad attitude she won’t be all “Shes a high maintenance actress” anymore 😭

[@trent_king]

I can easily believe Nia's stuck up! That whole TVOne interview she came off super pretentious and snobbish.. I have family members like that

[@LailahLynnTV]

Trent King I can believe it too. I think that’s why her and her sister aren’t close.

[@trent_king]

You just made me google who her sister is..and.. after my jaw hit the floor! I realized you are probably RIGHT!😮😮 Sommore seems so chill and down to earth. I bet she can't even let her hair down and speak candidly around Nia; she's so up tight! Nia ain't even mention she had a sibling in the industry during her interview! Wow😳

[@LailahLynnTV]

Trent King Exactly!! That tells you something about her character right there. IMO.

[@laurencameron3150]

They said the same thing about Jennifer Lawrence and shes the highest paid woman in show business so, I guess attitudes are accepted, it jst depends on the person. You have all these white women pulling the vagina card saying they've been disenfranchised because they are women and ppl fall in line to help them. A black woman says ppl are calling her "difficult" aka ANGRY (beloved stereotype) because shes black and all of a sudden ppl are "tired of the race card" and nod their head in agreement that all black women are angry. Hell I heard Steve Harvey doesn't even talk to his staff in the morning, have you seen his career suffer? Maybe Nia needs a dick and then ppl will be more accepting of her "attitude" and call her a boss instead of a black bitch!

[@mamadouaziza2536]

Trent King Right! She is like that in person and on a movie set. People can't stand her ass... She shows out on Black movie sets but she acts all fake and goody on those White movie sets.. She is now on the list of actresses to avoid.

[@elib.4786]

Not everyone is meek and passive. Some ppl are more assertive and know what they want. I admire that.

[@IAmRachelleIRL]

There's a complete difference between a rude bitch and an assertive woman...

[@kaisoisla]

Rachelle IRL thank you sista! Speak the truth

[@reflections4me]

Me too... I always wanted to be someone that is very assertive. My meekness and kindness was always mistaken for stupidity and dumb.

[@kdpeters06]

Meek and humble is the way according to the bible. It takes a lot of effort and energy to be rude. This is probably why her career hasn't been as successful as other black women.

[@stephaniephair1419]

Thank u

[@iKETOURAGE]

Chile the second she referred to herself in 3rd person...

[@katdeluxy9608]

I caught that also lol

[@malditaseantia4307]

😂😂😂

[@ohhweeeee]

I always side eye people when they do that

[@vgreene77]

iKETOURAGE , right that says alot

[@adam.muzzik]

Leah Smith hey I have to defend my fellow scorpios and we are definitely NOT all like that, at least not me and the ones I know

[@Nikeriaaa]

I always loved Nia Long. I can’t believe she is a diva she seem so down to earth

[@shiabutterfly8361]

I'm a diva and down to earth so that mean nothing 😂

[@kaceekacee6572]

I heard that she is difficult to work with.

[@AB-qv9ku]

She's CLEARLY difficult. I could tell when she was referring to herself in third person😒.Yes she's talented and beautiful. But her little nasty jokes don't humour me. I think there's truth behind it. Like there is in every joke. If someone says something that she doesn't likes, she should ignore them or just say what she gone say and keep it moving. No need to start feuds with people on set. I don't think she's so difficult that she gets herself out of work per say, but I do think she makes it hard for her fellow actors and the production team on set. And that's unnecessary. On one hand you shouting about how u paved the way for little brown girls, on the other you being the stereotypical angry or aggressive black woman. Pick a lane.

[@BigJay_88]

Nia Long ages like fine wine y'all leave her alone.

[@trent_king]

I bet you're a fan of Porscha on rhoa too.. Pretty women always get a pass for being bitchy😏

[@alexianicole7268]

They're purposely trying to stress her out so she can start to age in dog years like milk

[@austinfrombustop]

Trent King Porsha is not even bitchy though.

[@NubianSioux]

That doesn't entitle her to be a complete and utter bitch imo.

[@mamadouaziza2536]

what does her look have to do with her stank ass attitude? The bitch is horrible.

[@TraceySmith3563]

I believe it...all of it. She dated a famous basketball player, some years back, and myself and other "mere mortals" had the experience of being in her presence, when he brought her to church - nasty, funky attitude and clearly thought she was the best being on the planet. Humility is a character trait celebrities OFTEN lack, so it's not surprising. The interesting part is Nia isn't even A-list.

[@sophisticatedmm3632]

Tracey Smith wow that's deep

[@tvgebt7869]

Tracey Smith A superiority complex is usually a mask for a inferiority complex nia seems incredibly insecure... it's nice to know she doesn't speak to the "help" I'll make sure to keep my distance if i'm ever unfortunate enough to cross paths with ms long

[@E1LTSaves]

She's a Scorpio, they have those nasty attitudes.

[@snoopru]

Just because Nia pay her dues doesn't mean she could be disrespectful and rude two other people

[@LYBism]

Exactly! Not to mention, just because she's been in good movies, that doesn't mean she's a good actress. It just means that she was blessed enough to be a part of some good movies. She is mediocre, at best.

[@locdlife2164]

Money sometimes changes ppl attitudes where they feel they are entitled to treat ppl with no respect. She needs to remember that you can be replaced. There are a lot of actresses that are more talented than you. Be humble and enjoy your blessings. When they are unhappy in their personal lives they tend to bring it into their business life as well.

[@GarageStudio7]

After acting for over 7 decades you would think that she would be an A list actress by now... I guess her attitude kept her in the lower alphabets. At least she's been sipping on the fountain of youth. *Edit:* It seems some of you don't understand the *art of shade;* to those who got it ➡ 👏

[@Jadasan]

GarageStudio 7 decades? Lol

[@daniellediaz2516]

Jadasan I guess she's over 70 years old now.... DAMN!! 😂 lol

[@theTruthSeekerishere]

7 decades lol I hope that was sarcasm

[@mamadouaziza2536]

GarageStudio 7 decades is 70 years. U mean this bitch is 85 years old? LOL She had the same nasty attitude back in the day when she was on a CBS soap. I tell you the soap executives put an end to her nasty attitude.

[@gunbunnyjunk7881]

You... you know what a decade is, right?

[@216flypearls]

Nia long is 40+ goals, for real!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@BigBL5150]

B Smith riiitteee💜

[@khaaligwalker3998]

I met miss long last week i screamed out i love you she turned around walking close to her uber truck and with a genuine smile yelled i love you too that's not being a diva a diva would ignored me i was in the passenger side of a box truck Nia Long is down to earth leave her alone

[@nJ-nt9qo]

Damn your lucky! Was she in NY?

[@damongipson-dg8pc]

She actually gave me ten thousand dallors to help get me food in a place to stay she's not a diva she a great person

[@kaycayce9214]

I think she just know her ish 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@BigBL5150]

Kay Cayce 💯😂fr

[@shiabutterfly8361]

Exactly

[@Ari_Lites]

This was informative...but what I need is her skin care regime 🧐

[@fashionguru07]

Don’t forget “Friday” sis!! Nia my girl and she’s gorgeous

[@indiawilliams879]

fashionguru07 imagine if she didn't put her foot down how they would have had her looking.

[@Itachisol0s]

She IS stuck up. Met her years ago and her attitude is stank. Furthermore, EVERYONE says she's hard to work with. Everyone's NOT lying on her.

[@brittneybutler2491]

I keep hearing this over and over again about Nia, this is truly sad!😫😕😞😖

[@aliascrafts4216]

Wow where did u meet her at ?

[@lioness3030]

Exactly! Very stuck up!

[@Terelon]

I heard she was a true diva, they say she is nothing nice, I always pictured her in my mind as this sweet, nice soul who is very approachable, I love how diplomatic you are.

[@lioness3030]

She’s not a nice person based on being on set with her for one day. She’s very unpleasant!

[@misspigment]

I have met her before... diva is an understatement. That’s all I’ll say

[@sophisticatedmm3632]

fazhin_icon wow was she over the top

[@yolandadmv9327]

Nia is overrated 🙄

[@sericar6178]

I love Nia Long.... I believe that she’s a beautiful soul. She has to be particular because her industry requires just that....With that said I also believe she has been thru a lot a lot in her years and this has possibly shaped the way she interprets things.

[@Princessfrmalmighty]

I don’t see difficulty with her. I see strong personality and ain’t nothing wrong with that

[@infiniteblayze]

Princessfrmalmighty exactly

[@Godly-Brat]

Exactly Hollywood just like dealing with people they can pushover and get there way with

[@taryn.b]

I think you can have a strong personality and still be likeable. Nia seems very unlikeable.

[@ADyani6]

💯💯💯

[@thenewjord50]

You can be strong but a nice genuine person just dont fall in with the bs and suspect people. Nowadays people used the word strong to justify bad behavior, rudeness, anti socialism, and blaming everything but themselves

[@chrissyarlena286]

I agree with what you said in the video. I believe Ms. Nia Long just likes things a particular way and she speaks up for herself. That's not being difficult and she's put in the work and has the credentials to do so. she's a vet in her field and slays.

[@popcorn526]

I don’t know if she is truly a diva but her hair and makeup is ALWAYS on point so keep doing what you doing girl!

[@damongipson-dg8pc]

Child now they sayin taraji p hension a diva

[@spicyhot2552]

​@@damongipson-dg8pcTaraji is a better actress, she's higher paid so thats not surprising

[@gracegreen1859]

@@spicyhot2552this didn’t age well lol

[@sassybdiy7565]

Nia is a firecracker which is a double edged sword...

[@readingsfundamental]

Brandie Ephron it's a mere single edge sword if Mia doesn't give white folks the why and what for, AS WELL & ALSO. .. Terrance Howard does!! & so does MONIQUE!!

[@sassybdiy7565]

vmware where does it say anything about white people?

[@palesafloret3707]

Especially when she is working on black directed, produced movies/tv shows

[@sheresejames-grow1779]

I don't understand the hypocrisy of people. Monique was labeled the same thing by the SAME people from Empire. But then you have SInbad on the Breakfast Club saying he was called a "militant" black man. Now what is the difference? All of them were particular about what they wanted. The difference with Monique is that she lashed back out loud in response to Lee Daniels, etc at how wrong they were. And because she spoke out loud she gets black-balled. Somebody gotta be that chick that fights back. Everybody can't sit back and be quiet. All of us need that friend that's going to get up and yell "That ain't right!" So I can't give Monique the side-eye for calling people out. At least we know more of the truth what goes on behind the scenes.

[@modest8782]

Sherese James-Grow, Say it again!!! Although I'm really not a Monique fan but I do RESPECT her for standing her grounds....

[@siejeakimebell2369]

I concur and agree, people may not Like it, but It reminds me of Kanye's statement, slavery was a choice... Harriet Tubman, chose no slavery, Rosa Parks, chose no slavery... Monique chose, no slavery, as Sinbad chose, No Slavery... Catch It!

[@frankieallen4900]

I believe she is difficult. I've met people who met her personally who said she came across as fake and not friendly. Just because she has been in the industry and has gotten work does not mean she's not difficult. I personally don't like that the fact that she stated that all brown girls are exactly beautifully "complicated". Personally, she comes across smug and disingenuous. I believe in being assertive but you don't have to be a diva or have an attitude. I like the roles she has played in but her roles are not on the level of Angela Bassett, Taraji P. Henson, Viola Davis, or even Regina King, all of which who are brown or dark and you have never heard of them being difficult or "complicated".

[@jackiemontrose1279]

Frankie Allen people have claims of all those women being 'difficult' black women cant win

[@frankieallen4900]

Jackie Montrose With the names I've mentioned and I can name more. I feel those women are strong, genuine, and positive but I personally have never heard the industry or their costars complain about their attitude as being difficult. I don't know any of them but I don't get that vibe from them. Nia's, on the other hand, name has popped here and there down through the years whether personal or the industry. Personally, that's the vibe I get. Just my opinion. Not to take away from her accomplishments. She's a good actress and beautiful but her vibe, I'm not feeling it.

[@jackiemontrose1279]

Frankie Allen where are these sources from? Dont believe what just anyone told you especially the media

[@frankieallen4900]

I agree. I don't always believe the media. Those who I met or knew who had an encounter with her was not a friendly or genuine one. They never came off as liars and they all said the same thing. It could be true that she is difficult. It's not impossible. I'm sure there are some Black actresses that are not nice or nice/nasty. It's a possibility she may be one them. I could be wrong. At the same time, I've been here almost half a century and what I pick up on people have not been wrong. I'm not saying you're wrong or trying diminish your opinions or how you feel but at the same time I stand behind what I perceive or pick up. I appreciate your feedback and responding respectfully. Even though we may not agree, we as women can still respond to each other respectfully which I feel we have. Thanks.

[@lakeeshadavis4390]

Frankie Allen have you personally met her?

[@JHoneySanchez]

She is so pretty on the face. I loved her short hair in Friday. Don't know anything about her personality but I have no problems accepting her from what I know.

[@BrownMocha]

She came to my high school ya know when l was younger of course.. She was a sweet heart her regina king & bird( l forgot the actors name but she played in the Wood tho).. They were lovely tellin us young girls about safe sex..

[@honeybutter7953]

Brown Mocha Melinda Williams

[@JennHayden]

u threw me off for a second lol funny you said bird. nia was bird but in the movie version. lol melinda was on the show. but anyway thanks for sharing. that is wonderful they do that

[@monicafox9981]

J. Jo It was publicity for the movie.

[@facesbynalumali7475]

Malinda Williams.

[@destinyharris4468]

Brown Mocha no

[@tmartin4200]

She was at the airport in Michigan about 6 years ago waiting for her driver. She walked up beside me, looked me up and down, turned her nose UP, and gave me a look that clearly said "don't speak to me". She then proceeded to look at everyone around her like they all smelled bad. NO ONE approached her because of that attitude. It was sad. You could see who had been a fan up to that point. People were shaking their heads... I just said to myself "God, bless her", and kept it moving.

[@T-Bechilln]

T Martin no she didn't

[@tmartin4200]

Yep! She did!

[@palesafloret3707]

People have a hard time realizing that these people are real people. They can be just as nasty. Folks look at interviews (where most times folks are on their best behavior) these interviews where folks are acting like best friends and we all loved working with this person or that etc. And then later you find out about all the fighting on set. I watched a great docu-series on I think E about Hollywood. One ep someone said that the holes (who know they are) know that if most people met them in real life they wouldn't like them. They'd end up losing fans. That's what great PR is all about.

[@thdoom81]

yup..showbusiness

[@millymilly8264]

T Martin why didn't you snapped back!!?

[@sheilaaskew5486]

She's labeled difficult because she knows what she wants and asks for it. She has the right to have her hair and makeup like she wants. She has earned the right to speak up.

[@keoncobbs3025]

She's a washed up low budget actress.

[@TonyTurner]

Something about Nia Long rubs me the wrong way. When I watched this episode, she gave off this entitled attitude that not even actors with better resumes give off. I feel like if she would meet a fan in a public, she would twist her nose at them. She does not seem approachable at all.

[@palesafloret3707]

That's what gets me with the ones siding with her. If they met her in real life and she came at them the wrong way they'd d be the ones talking about they would bring her ass down.

[@TonyTurner]

Palesa Floret EXACTLY

[@palesafloret3707]

And they damn well know that if she had come at them like she did about that chair after they had done all the hard work it takes to set all that up....

[@TonyTurner]

Palesa Floret Yes!!! When I saw how she flipped mid sentence over the chair it finalized how bitchy she could get. Her energy seems negative and arrogant

[@dotcombabytm4644]

I can believe that. My Mom met her in 1995 (a year after I was born), and she was walking in the park on La Cienega with me in a stroller and Nia was nearby with her son. Anyways, Mom was walking and she happened to see her, and of course in a situation of recognizing someone and needing to look closer or do a double take, just glanced. But when she just simply looked at Nia, Nia got an attitude and left in a huff, and Mom didn't even say or do anything and understandably that turned her off. Mom telling me that was enough for me to know that Nia was a diva with an attitude and that's very off putting. There's a difference between being confident and assertive and knowing what you want while still being humble and classy, and being a straight up diva with an attitude and thinking too highly of yourself. Nia fits into the second so I can definitely believe it.

[@TW-mg3ld]

Kyria Collins wow are you serious that was so rude especially with your mom having you in a stroller

[@dotcombabytm4644]

Valencia Whittington Right? Thankfully I was a baby and didn't remember or pay any attention to it, but yeah. Kinda rude. Many years later she also saw Jennifer Holliday when she and a choir had to go sing at a Christmas concert called "The Color of Christmas" and backstage, she saw her with a few people and said Jennifer was the same way--rude, nasty, snobbish, stuck up and divaish with a "better than you"-type attitude that rubbed her the wrong way. Ruben Studdard (who was also there), on the other hand, was a total sweetheart and waved at them and everything 💖

[@syweeteonnystee541]

Kyria Collins Interesting.

[@palesafloret3707]

Sadly too many don't understand that. They can't tell by the chair incident that something is up. Beautifully complicated my ass.

[@dotcombabytm4644]

Palesa Floret Exactly. Plenty of people out there that are complex and somewhat complicated but are still likeable and have some class. Nia's not one of them and imo she's trying too hard in that area in order to beat around the fact that, she is a diva in need of an attitude and personality adjustment. But as you said, so many people don't get that and just take the "Well she just has a strong personality" route and then try to pull the race comparison card into it.

[@AnaPokora]

I had an experience with her while at my internship at a morning show that has since been cancelled. I can't say I blamed her for being uberly pissed because it was mostly the fault of someone in the show. And although I came to her rescued the blame was put on me being the intern. She is however, such a BEAUTIFUL woman and with her line of work and all the offensive criticism she has received, she has the right to want things a certain way. And for that day I met her, it was mostly her publicist speaking out.

[@omadjourney]

I love her, always will and always have done.

[@QponHoney]

I love her. I met her at a local hospital visiting someone and she was friendly and approachable. I think she know what she like or want and she don't settle for the bull. I also think she has opened doors for many of her complexion and darker.

[@teeynggod2168]

Nothing wrong with being high maintenance I think black actresses and actors don't ask for enough, they wouldn't try that shit with Brad Pitt or Angelina, so don't do it to Ms. Nia Long...

[@bigshayshay]

Her hair and makeup is always on point tho...

[@bklynleo887]

I work as a server in a suite at a sports arena and I met Nia and her family about a year ago. From my experience, she was very friendly and respectful to me. Asked me for a drink and said thank you and even joked with me about her youngest son. This is surprising to hear.

[@Princessfrmalmighty]

Plus I love her acting she’s one of my favorite actresses

[@luvdominque]

Love this I hope she never has to change so inspiring actually. After always hearing I think I'm too cute or too much to handle its hard when your being YOU. This really helped!

[@ClaudiaMabry]

I love this lady! Everyone deserves the utmost respect at all times and not need to be subtily undermined by joking! Do you Nia!

[@missccmiller7328]

She did those movies when she was younger. She may have grown difficult, she's older. I can tell her sense of humor is flat, I think there must be some truth to them saying this. Usually when people say someone is difficult they probably are. There are a lot of accomplished people who are difficult to work with. People change.

[@lashundabrown2286]

I've always heard abt Nia's behavior and it wasn't abt hair and makeup. This came frm regular folks who work at airports and are drivers. They say she's nasty and rude.

[@LYBism]

I've heard of her being rude and nasty to fans.

[@munchkineatsalotvent9899]

Her n Lisa Raye have some stank ass attitudes

[@sojournerwatkins2964]

Maybe she's "difficult" because she's not a Yes man.

[@palesafloret3707]

Yes about what? Having the makeup that was predetermined based on the script. She signed a contract knowing what the character was to look like. On top of that showed up late to a process that can take hours.

[@MsMockingbird06]

She’s outspoken and knows how to advocate for herself. Simple.

[@coolkidella]

Nah, I’d be upset as well if someone asked me whether I was on my period because I had a reaction to bullshit.

[@b4glady]

This why her career is stagnant.

[@bmills6176]

Exactly her career is hit and cold

[@spicyhot2552]

Yeah one minute her career is going good and then the next thing we don't see her for a while..It's not always easy in Hollywood so if she wants a steady, consistent acting career it's best to try to stay humble and not difficult ..Being difficult will cause some people not to want to hire or work with her.

[@kmc1steelers998]

Wow I never realized she went through the Diva attitude thing. She looks so pleasant and sweet. It shows how much we really do not know them. I think it's fair to say we love her and others celebrity work, but we truly don't know these people or what they have going on in their life. They are human just like us.

[@4bfam]

It's obvious she has that passive aggressive attitude. She displays it often. Still, I love 90% of her work. There are some people who you never hear the people they work with sing their praises. I watched enough interviews to know her costars are usually just getting through the press junkets with her.

[@madamepaka]

Nia never needed that much makeup, anyways. She's a natural beauty. So wtf is up with those stylists?

[@DD-li4vl]

I agree with you 💯!!! Nothing wrong with being particular, and like you said she has EARNED IT!!

[@benangieb7400]

Don’t forget, her first debut, The 📺 soap opera, The Guiding Light!

[@benicio1967]

I have genuinely liked Nia for years! This is truly a very beautiful woman. I find her SO WATCHABLE on screen.

[@QueenZsWorld]

yeah she's just particular. I don't think it's fair to say "difficult" but opinionated

[@7thWardCreole]

She is HORRIBLE to work with. I have PERSONALLY worked with her before and have seen her jealousy & nastiness with my own eyes. She does this stuff low-key. Don't let her goodie goodie screen persona fool you. She is not even remotely nice!

[@palesafloret3707]

But that's what folks do. Even when they can clearly see the shade.

[@latreeseaspence1894]

7thWardCreole Damn!That is awful..she is a very beautiful woman..but that is not cool

[@nellypendal5632]

And where is she now 🤷🏽‍♀️ just saying 💅🏾

[@kimberlywhitehead22]

I totally believe you.....she behaves a lot like gabrielle Union

[@TimTim-zf7ub]

How is speaking one's truthful experience bashing or hating?

[@antra21]

Scorpiooo's.

[@plmitch]

AnTra23 YUP!!!! CONTROL!!!! (in my Janet Jackson voice...)

[@michellelucas7985]

AnTra23 That's right! Strong in our convictions.

[@Tes7000]

AnTra23 Actually, Nia long has _six planets in Scorpio._

[@hbhtcr5707]

Tes7000 ohhhhh my lorrrrrrd

[@purity7073]

Tes7000 she just can’t help it looool

[@philliswilliams8486]

Hello to all I actually met Nia Long back in 2003 on set in Brooklyn NY she seemed pretty cool back then beautiful women in person. If you don’t stand up and get what you want people will run over you.

[@monicagomez8599]

Being particular can be misunderstood to mean a person is difficult. Being particular means a person think for themselves regarding what’s in their best interest in portraying their morals, ethics and values. That’s how I perceive Nia. She’s not a pushover. She’s not one to be easily manipulated and influenced in any way contrary to who she is. She’s a serious kind of person with a clear and logical mindset. In any case, she has the right to be ‘particular’, a viewpoint you shared. How very insightful and accurate in my view. And Nia, you have excellent ‘brown’, no change needed. If your ‘brown’ is too much for some Hollywood roles it’s okay, you’re beautiful as you are just the same. You are aging beautifully.

[@SwtSadieJTV]

I Love Her!

[@ivythegreat4943]

This may come off a bit mean but the first tiles you named were in the 90s early 2000s she probably was a lot too work with it just didn't matter cause she was a good actress but now everyone has social media wants too get there leak news maybe she needs too humble herself because it's very easy to get blacked ball

[@palesafloret3707]

Also, she was popular. A household name at the time. But then so was that chick from Roswell & Grey's

[@sashanunez1766]

Please do more of your mini documentaries! I love them so much!

[@shawndalittle1074]

I'm surprised! Listening to the way she talks drips high maintenance! She's a very beautiful woman with great talent. I hope she not really rubbing people the wrong way....I like her😉💜

[@AnnaMaeBullock]

She's an islander. She's known for being particular about her hair, makeup & lighting "because what goes on camera stays forever". Years ago I read where she made the white hair & makeup artist step aside & watch as she did her own hair, or she used her own black hair stylist. I forget which.but the white stylist ran off to smear her name. Preference is just the nature of the business. People bring their own glam team. That's not being difficult, it's normal. We have our fave manicurist, barber, hairstylists.

[@reneeharrison3918]

AnnaMaeBullock. U make a lot of sense. And you're probably right 4the most part. Sometimes we hv 2wrk w/ or talk 2enough ppl 2find out " how 2say what we need 2say" so that ppl arent put off by what we're trying 2convey. Maybe Nia doesn't hv that mastered.

[@E1LTSaves]

She's not an Islander. One of her parents is from Trinidad, she was born here.

[@sayitloudblcknproud]

She's born and raised American.

[@mssamoanmami3345]

Nia so beautiful and I believe she’s been thru it all and earned it the hard way and she’s set in her ways and for her to act and be picky and complicated about certain things is understandable. She’s a legend .

[@JCole-fg3rr]

Something about her whole vibe on that TvOne special was just not sitting right with me. I’m sure she knows what she’s doing, but I think probably is a little difficult. She just came off very stuck up.

[@michaelangelotaylor8th]

J. Cole oh, like you're doing now?😒

[@JCole-fg3rr]

MichaelAngelo Taylor nigga bye 👋🏽🙄

[@nielsenmakaba5777]

Never liked her.....and then she shaded Beyoncé in 2009 about obsessed and she's been cancelled since then....she will remain a C-list actress

[@michaelangelotaylor8th]

J. Cole grow up and rebuttal like a grown man.

[@JCole-fg3rr]

MichaelAngelo Taylor ok. Dismiss yourself

[@tremaine861]

Nia Long is a legend. Period

[@starrchild1972]

I give her kudos for knowledging her Diva ways.

[@iammisscrystal]

I love Nia long! shes one of the greatest black actresses to ever grace the big screen. If shes a Diva, she deserves to be one

[@syweeteonnystee541]

Crystal Sure True!

[@exaggeratedswagger7485]

Crystal Sure That’s some dumb logic

[@DinoSBlaise]

This is the dumbest shit I ever heard.

[@jordancooke5980]

Blaise Shakur LMAO

[@jordancooke5980]

Jamela Moore loool

[@SingKiaMuze]

When I first moved to Hollywood I was a cocktail waitress at a five star hotel where the celebs do a lot of their press interviews. Nia was always super friendly and warm to me. Not demanding and rude. Now there are some other actresses that I can't say the same thing about.....

[@teresaj.4103]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with knowing your worth, handling your business and expecting respect. However, there is a real problem when you cross the line to become, condescending, nasty and rude to others. There is no excuse for that.

[@amaj_lex]

People who make it in hollywood usually say yes. I love her. Continue being you

[@madamepaka]

I agree. lol most ppl hate on Nia bc the way she did Kendrick a while back, on the carpet. He went in for a hug and she was like 🙅😂😂😂 LET IT GO PPL! Not everyone has to be Mary Poppins to be considered easy to work with, damn!

[@tybooskie]

She didn't have to hug than man. I don't why people think celebs have to be pushovers.

[@tvgebt7869]

Ty She was mighty friendly afterwards when she found out who he was tho 🤔 fuck her and the horse she rode in on.....

[@richwgodslove3766]

Yes she is! She's a " NO NONSENSE" kinda chick!

[@khaalihayes1500]

@ 1:08 the backdrop behind nia long says "rude" LMAO #subliminal .... P.S I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!!

[@ojvic7297]

Taraji is always right!!!🤣

[@judybrowne8141]

I think Nia Long is one of the greatest actors I've ever seen. I have loved her in everything she's been in. She is worth every penny she makes. Love you Nia.

[@fancynfreeme]

You’ve not worked with her, they did. She’s good looking and petite that’s why she’s gotten away with it

[@MrsBryant1024]

She's absolutely stunning 😍

[@Yougotthis1212]

Just because you are particular doesn’t mean you have to be difficult about it. She needs to find a better approach and I’m sure that would serve her well. You catch more bees 🐝 with honey 🍯 than with 💩

[@kimberlywhitehead22]

Nia Longs STANK ATTITUDE is what has hampered her career.....its not getting work that is the issue, its how often she is working

[@lovelydime7913]

Nia Long I want to thank you for giving so many color girls the confident on being in their own skin. You are a queen and thats why tiur name is mention in so many music. And its not about being an A list celebrity in white Hollywood its about being a great role model for us younger girls. 💕💕💕💕

[@teemills7800]

Nia can never do wrong in my eyes

[@kheirfrancis22]

In that moment she probably overreacted, but overall, shes been in the game for a long time, shes a veteran, and I guess she expects a certain type of respect. Not everyone sees it that way. But shes charming and sweet and I'm sure she can make the most out of it so I'm sure shes fine

[@skidrow1800]

That doesn’t excuse her behavior. team Taraji. She came on empire and acted like it was her show. Glad Taraji stood up for the team that works on the show and got her off that set quick.

[@annbrinkley5925]

In all in her movies she was a joy to look at. I love you Nia don't worry about any of these people just do you beautiful

[@traceyreneerivera-fernande6876]

I don't believe she is difficult sometimes some females wanna be the only star...I think thats what Taraji has suffered from. Im sorry hair and makeup are subordinates Taraji could have addressed a fellow colleague in a different manner...But some people think ghetto is cute

[@palesafloret3707]

Huh! The makeup was for a part she was to play. If she didn't like that she shouldn't have signed a contract to portray that character. And coming to set late can cause all sorts of complications especially with makeup. Makeup takes a while.

[@aiwekhoe1000]

She is a Beautiful Queen .Love her 😍🤩

[@magicpower1858]

A person who knows what she wants and what she deserves ! That is it !

[@valenciawalker6498]

I never knew she was like this , makes me look at her differently . Even if your dues were paid ,always be humbled grateful and thankful.

[@ebonyeyes22]

Poor nia people just hate on her because she beautiful 😕

[@shebehot1]

I have to agree with Nia. First of all . Like the one and only Nia Long said. She knows her make up. And some of these make up Artist think they are the greatest make up artist around Hollywood. NOT!!! I am not taking up for Nia. Because I am #TeamTaraji P . Henson. Apparently someone went and blab to Taraji about Nia being difficult about her make up. That is Not being difficult. Some Actresses are alergic to make up and I can see all the break outs on them from all that make up and all those lights while performing. For example who ever does Taraji P. Henson make up on Empire needs to be fired. It’s awful!! Taraji has beautiful skin and Taraji is a lot lighter than the make up that her make up Artist puts on her face for Empire. This is just my opinion. No disrespect. And Nia should have gotten a Oscar a long time ago for the Movie “Love Jones”🎤

[@goldenopportunitytospeak6293]

Erika Young what the hell are you rambling about? That s what you got from hee comment? Sigh....

[@mamadouaziza2536]

don't make excuses for this toxic bitch.

[@syweeteonnystee541]

Erika Young I know that's right!

[@palesafloret3707]

I'm sorry, but she came in for a certain look for her character. if she didn't like that she shouldn't have signed a contract. I mean how is she going to tell the makeup person how to do the makeup for the character that was written?LOL

[@shebehot1]

Golden Opportunitytospeak like I said. This is just my opinion little girl. I don’t get on here and disrespect anyone’s comments. So take your disrespectful young tired ass on bitch.

[@Mia-dl6um]

Nia is a legend. She's One of my favorite actress

[@simpleislandgirl95]

nia referring to herself in the 3rd person. Omggg 😂 lol. I do love her she's beautiful and a great actress. Any black woman with an opinion or know what they want are deemed difficult in society anyway.

[@journeywithbess]

We need to learn that it's okay to have high standards for ourselves, and she's doing just that. Those comments made to her on the set of Empire could have sparked a lawsuit--they were out of line for making discriminatory statements like that in a professional working environment, whether they are black or not and whether she was late or not. Very unprofessional! Sometimes we can be 'too comfortable' with each other and forget that there's a difference between friend and colleague. The non-black studios seem to understand respect and higher standards more than us which is why she continues to get work.

[@keianavernon7103]

I stop liking her when I seen her curve Kendrick Lamar. I was done Bye... 🤣

[@josejosejose3092]

Keiana Vernon Amen

[@patriciapowell1560]

I like Nia long she is very talented,as well as beautiful,leave Nia along and let her do her thing so she can make her💰😎