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Nia Long Makes Her Playboy Debut, Prioritizing Family and Peace as 'Michael' Role Nears

She signals a self-directed chapter centered on her kids, her work, her peace.

Overview

  • Long shared a Playboy shoot photo on X on Monday, thanking the magazine for “capturing this moment of joy.”
  • The Spring 2026 feature is her first Playboy interview, with images in a pinstripe dress, a floor-length fur coat, and fishnet tights.
  • She says she is not seeking a partner right now, focusing on her children, her work, and time with friends.
  • She describes co-parenting with Massai Z. Dorsey and Ime Udoka as friendly and flexible, with shared time and clear boundaries.
  • Cast as Katherine Jackson in the Michael biopic, she says she will guard her sanity and peace as attention builds around the project.