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Nia Long: I Make My Coparenting Work
14 Apr
Summary
- Actress Nia Long prioritizes coparenting her two sons with their fathers.
- She maintains strong relationships and family time with both ex-fiancés.
- Long believes parents can be architects of their children's futures.
Actress Nia Long expressed satisfaction with her coparenting dynamics with both ex-fiancé Ime Udoka and ex-partner Massai Z. Dorsey. She described her relationships with both men as positive, allowing for shared holidays, vacations, and family time.
Long stated that while romantic relationships ended, they still maintain friendships and a sense of community. She highlighted their ability to be proud of their separate career legacies while still coming together as a family for their children.
She revealed that she and Dorsey welcomed their son Massai II in 2000. Later, she and Udoka welcomed their son Kez in November 2011. Long and Udoka became engaged in 2015 but ended their relationship in 2022 after Udoka's affair was revealed.
Long filed for custody of Kez in August 2023, seeking sole legal and physical custody. She was awarded sole physical custody with reasonable visitation for Udoka, while joint legal custody was maintained.
