Nia Long is expecting her second child
Actress Nia Long confirmed today that she’s got a bun in the oven.
She was spotted sporting a bikini with her baby bump in Cabo San Lucas and confirmed to People that she is pregnant with her second child.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star already has a 10-year-old child with ex-boyfriend Massai Z. Dorsey, but this is her first child with basketball player Ime Udoka.
“This is the most exciting time in our lives” – Long and Udoka told Us Weekly. “Words can’t explain how thrilled we are by the new addition to our family. We feel truly blessed and appreciate all the well wishes and prayers.”
Long and Udoka are expecting their child in the fall.
Long is most known for her roles in ‘Third Watch’ and ‘Are We There Yet?’
- Nia Long.
Nia Long of ‘Big Momma’s House’ is expecting her second child in the fall with professional basketball player Ime Udoka.
The actress also confirmed the pregnancy on Twitter, writing: “Hi babies. Yes the word is out. I’m gonna be a new mommy again. Life is sweet!”
Long (40) has starred in films like ‘Friday,’ ‘Boiler Room’ and ‘Are We There Yet.’ She has also appeared on ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,’ ‘Judging Amy,’ ‘Third Watch’ and ‘Chase.’
This will be the first child for Udoka (33) and the second for Long, who had son Massai (10) from her previous relationship with actor Massai Z. Dorsey. Long and Dorsey were engaged to be married, but have since ended their relationship.
Udoka has played basketball with the San Antonio Spurs, the Portland Trail Blazers and the Sacramento Kings. He was most recently waived by the Spurs in January 2011 and has yet to sign with a new team.
Wednesday, BET.com exclusively broke the news that Nia Long is pregnant and was showing off her baby bump while vacationing in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
“Check out the image above of celebrated actress Nia Long showing off her baby bump in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The three-time NAACP Image Award winner looks fresh and beautiful on the beach with her bundle of joy on the way.
Long, who is known for big-screen classics like ‘Love Jones’ and ‘The Best Man’, has a career that has spanned over 20 years. The Brooklyn native is the mother of an 11-year-old son and can currently be seen in the critically acclaimed Mooz-Lum, which hit DVD yesterday.
Congrats to Nia Long from everyone at the BET family!”
Today, the 40 year-old actress told People.com that the child’s father is NBA player Ime Udoka.
“This is the most exciting time in our lives” – Long said. “Words can’t explain how thrilled we are by the new addition to our family. We feel truly blessed and appreciate all the well wishes and prayers.”
This is this first child for Udoka (33). Nia has a 10-year-old son, Massai Zhivago Dorsey Jr.
Congratulations to Nia and Ime!