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Nia Long will release her memoir, The Sound of Purpose , on May 25, 2027, sharing an unfiltered account of her childhood and three decades in Hollywood.

The book explores her upbringing in Brooklyn and Iowa, complicated family dynamics, racism and colorism, and stories involving Regina King, Whoopi Goldberg, Will Smith, and Colman Domingo.

Long also frames her 2022 split from Ime Udoka as “the best thing that ever happened to me,” saying it pushed her to pause, reinvest in herself, and prioritize their son and a healthier co-parenting relationship.

Nia Long is ready to tell her story—and this time, she's leaving the Hollywood scripts behind.

According to Essence , the actress announced that her memoir, The Sound of Purpose , will arrive May 25, 2027, offering an unfiltered look at her childhood, three decades in entertainment, and the personal experiences that shaped her.…