Actress Nia Long is opening up about a memorable encounter with music legend Prince, revealing a story that continues to stay with her years later.
During a recent podcast appearance, the actress reflected on a moment from before she became a Hollywood star. Long recalled unexpectedly meeting Prince and not realizing who he was at the time.
According to Long, the late singer approached her and attempted to strike up a conversation. She remembered wearing black Kenneth Cole shoes that day and admitted she had no idea she was standing face to face with one of music’s most influential artists.
The surprise came later when a friend informed her that the man trying to speak with her was actually Prince. Long said she immediately felt frustrated and wondered why nobody had told her sooner.
Looking back, the actress joked that her reaction would have been completely different if she had known his identity from the beginning. She admitted she would have happily continued the conversation instead of walking away.
Years later, Long and Prince crossed paths again after she established herself as an actress. She described that second meeting as warm and memorable, saying the two ended up discussing her hairstyle because Prince admired her haircut.
Stories like these often reveal a different side of celebrity life. Sometimes the most unforgettable moments happen long before fame arrives, and in Nia Long’s case, one unexpected encounter became a memory she never forgot.