I'm also working on another independent film called Roxanne, Roxanne, about Roxanne Shante, who was one of the first African American battle rappers from Brooklyn. It is produced by Forest Whitaker and Pharrell [williams], so I'm really in great hands. — Nia Long Copy Share Image
I think we need to talk about mental illness a lot more. People complain about tax dollars and say we don't have the money.… — Nia Long Copy Share Image
I took a little break - I was coming back to work and the last thing I was going to do was take a… — Nia Long Copy Share Image
I have been in situations where actors are treated like robots: say the lines, say it like this, we don't have time for conversations.… — Nia Long Copy Share Image
I admire the women who can have babies and jump right back to work. As a nursing mother, I couldn’t sit there and just… — Nia Long Copy Share Image
Just like in Christianity or Buddhism, obviously there are certain practices that dictate one's life, but I don't think you can say all Muslim… — Nia Long Copy Share Image
I think that if something matters to you, and is important to you, then you give it the attention and energy it deserves. So,… — Nia Long Copy Share Image
I've always been raised to love everyone, to accept everyone for their differences, and to just be open. But at a young, a very… — Nia Long Copy Share Image
I'm more of a short-hair girl; short hair is a lot more low-maintenance than long hair. And when you're in front of camera every… — Nia Long Copy Share Image
I think every family has that moment when the parents realize they need help and think, Oh my gosh. We cannot do this all… — Nia Long Copy Share Image
I believe everyone should have the freedom to represent what they believe-in in their own way. — Nia Long Copy Share Image
Every woman deserves diamonds, and even if you can't afford to go out and buy diamonds for yourself or you don't have actual stone… — Nia Long Copy Share Image
The last step will be letting my hair go natural. That’s when you’ll know I’m free… — Nia Long Copy Share Image
Americans are in need of very objective information, and sometimes it's easier to absorb the message through entertainment and through a great story than… — Nia Long Copy Share Image
I'm working on a project called Lemons, produced by Killer Films. The director has a great perspective on character development. — Nia Long Copy Share Image
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