Season 2 of Happy’s Place came to an end — but did Reba McEntire and Rex Linn‘s characters get back together?

During the Friday, April 24, episode of the hit NBC sitcom, Emmett (Linn) ended his relationship with girlfriend Monica (Cheri Oteri). He told Bobbie (McEntire), who wanted to share with Emmett that she was ready for them to date again. But before Bobbie could explain herself, Emmett made it clear he was done with dating — for now.

Bobbie chose to respect Emmett’s wishes and they ended the season single. The twist might come as a surprise to fans who tuned into season 2 expecting to see Emmett and Bobbie as a couple.

However, when season 2 premiered in 2025, Emmett revealed to Steve (Pablo Castelblanco) that he didn’t tell Bobbie he’d known about her secret sister, Isabella (Belissa Escobedo), for years.

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“It’s a big twist, for sure. Everyone knows what’s coming and that’s so thrilling and stressful for the audience,” Escobedo, 28, teased exclusively to Us Weekly about Bobbie finding out about Emmett’s secret. “That anticipation, because we know that when this secret drops, it’s going to drop hard.”

McEntire, 71, noted that there were “consequences” that needed to be addressed.

“It’s a very important time for something big to happen — something unexpected,” she added about Bobbie and Emmett’s romance. “You kind of give the audience what they want.”

While reflecting on the milestone moment, Escobedo broke down why now was the right time to explore the romance, adding, “Isabella coming into Bobbie’s life opened her up a bit. It brought out a more vulnerable side because she was forced to be vulnerable. Isabella pushed her to it. There’s a softer side that comes desiring some romance and some comfort.”

Linn, 69, also weighed in on the timing of the two major story lines.

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“Bobbie has just got a giant crush on him — most women do,” he quipped to Us. “It’s the right time because it makes it more interesting. We know he has got a little secret but we don’t know what that is and we don’t know where he’s going with it. But he’s in charge of that secret and we’ll see what happens.”

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Executive producer Kevin Abbott previously told Us about the show’s plan for the central fictional relationship.

“She’s with Rex now and we thought, ‘If it’s ever going to work, this is going to work.’ For me it works. They are just wonderful together,” Abbott shared in March 2025. “So I’m interested in following that track and seeing how it goes. That was the plan even before we cast Rex — believe it or not. Because we did cast him and that was always intended as a possible love interest because I’ve got some of those stories I want to tell. I wasn’t able to tell them in the old Reba sitcom.”

Happy’s Place is streaming on Peacock.

Donnie Wahlberg got honest about how expensive it was to make Blue Bloods — and why it led to the cast taking a pay cut before the show’s cancellation.

“With Blue Bloods, they came to us before the final year and said, ‘You need to take a 25 percent pay cut or we’re going off the air.’ And some people were like, ‘Nope.’ Other people were like, ‘OK,’” Wahlberg, 56, shared in the Tuesday, April 21, episode of “The George Janko Show” podcast.

The actor, who played Danny Reagan on the show, tried to negotiate. “I was like, ‘Why not just say [a] 15 [percent pay cut] in exchange for four more seasons?’” he recalled. “Because they were like, ‘This is the last year, so 25 percent pay cut.’ I just was like, ‘Let’s keep it going. I’d rather have 75 percent of something than zero percent of zero.’”

Blue Bloods ultimately came to an end after 14 seasons on CBS.

“I naively thought if we take the pay cut — and this is where other people were right — that we could have kept going. But the show has gotten so expensive and the industry has changed,” Wahlberg explained. “They used to make 10 to 20 TV pilots on one network. … There’s no pilot season anymore. It’s all changed.”

The hit series found a strong fanbase when it premiered on CBS in 2010. After a 14-season run, viewers were not ready to say goodbye to New York Police Commissioner Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck) and his children: Danny (Wahlberg), Erin (Bridget Moynahan) and Jamie (Will Estes).

CBS, however, had different plans when speculation grew that Blue Bloods could end despite the cast and producers agreeing to take a 25 percent pay cut. After Blue Bloods’ series finale in December 2024, Wahlberg scored a spinoff with CBS’ Boston Blue.

“I can assure every viewer out there that nobody was more disappointed than me. Nobody cried more than me. Nobody’s heart was broken more than mine,” Wahlberg exclusively told Us Weekly in February. “I fought tooth and nail to save Blue Bloods. I did everything I could.”

Wahlberg recalled having to mourn the end of Blue Bloods before making the transition.

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“I had to go through the process of saying goodbye to our crew and the cast and reconciling the fact that [Blue Bloods] could now be in my rearview mirror,” he continued. “I had to let go of Danny Reagan and Blue Bloods. So when this came along, I had to reevaluate. It wasn’t just a snap decision.”

He concluded: “It became an easier decision as I got to work on the pilot script with the Brandons [creators Brandon Margolis and Brandon Sonnier]. I found ways to make it authentic to Danny, make it plausible that he would go to Boston, and find ways to really make Danny a fish out of water.”

Boston Blue airs on CBS Fridays at 10 p.m. ET. New episodes stream the next day on Paramount+.

The countdown begins as Chrisean Rock gears up for her first boxing match against Zenith Zion on Saturday, April 25. While fans wait to see her step in the ring, Rock dropped a video on social media celebrated hitting her weigh-in goal. The clip has folks online hyped to see her fight and seeing her back in her athletic bag.

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Chrisean Rock Keeps Her Eyes On The Prize Ahead Of Fight With Zenith ZIon

Roomies, Chrisean Rock can finally have some spaghetti after hitting her weigh-in goal ahead of her boxing match with Zenith Zion. Rock dropped a video on Instagram showing her and Zenith going face to face at their weigh-in event before they step in the ring. Rock told fans in her caption that she was happy to hit her weight goal and says she’s about to enjoy a lil’ cheat meal to celebrate. “Y’all I made weight at 159 lb I can now have spaghetti thank yall for yall prayer I was able to be discipline and get through the suffering,” Rock wrote.

Social Media Hypes Up Chrisean After Weigh-In Check-In

After The Shade Room posted the clip of Chrisean and Zenith, the comment section was flooded with reactions. Plenty of folks were happy to see her looking healthy and ready, while others said they can’t wait to see her in the ring.

Instagram user @eatingwithdani_ wrote, “She look so good!! Let’s go Rock!!! ❤️” 

Instagram user @es_el_cheapo wrote, “It was the throwing punches and smiling for me 🤣😩 she play too much.” 

While Instagram user @xvalerierosexx wrote, “She’s looking nice and healthy I know a “ living in a prayer “ when I see one ✨✨✨💞” 

Then Instagram user @muse_roebuck wrote, “She got that body back! So proud of her 🔥” 

Another Instagram user @justcallmemia._ wrote, “Keep the negativity to yall selves TEAM CHRISEAN that girl looking to good.” 

Instagram user @nalaaaaa___ wrote, “ohhhh she looking like the old Chrisean 😍😍😍” 

Then another instagram user @darriondadon wrote, “She looks great she’s literally built to be an athlete.” 

While another instagram user @kightpatrick_ wrote, “I put the 🏠 on Chrisean🤷🏾‍♂️” 

Finally, Instagram user @sidenotesonly wrote, “THATS OUR CHAMP!!! BRING HOME THAT WIN, BABY!!!! 🏆🏆🏆” 

Rock Previously Shared An Emotional Update Days Before Her Fight

Before celebrating her weigh-in check-in, Chrisean Rock kept it 100 and opened up to fans about the struggle of staying disciplined in an emotional video. In a Snapchat clip, she told fans she’s been “going through it” while prepping for her fight, but she was still pushing through. While trying not to cry, she told viewers she wants to remember every challenge she faced on the way to fight day. She also said she was focused on cutting weight. “I want to remember how hard it took. How hard I had to work for this.”

But even with her disciple, Rock said she was super hungry and was craving french fries, spaghetti, and basically anything she could think of — but she refused to give in because she wanted to stay locked in. “I’m a little hungry, I’m a lot of hungry.” She added. “Stay humble! You’re doing this for your son. You’re doing this for your family.”            

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Calling Black people chimps, n-words and justifying slavery on camera has left one Houston Police Department officer jobless! The agency shared on Friday (April 24) that it fired Ashley Gonzalez following her racist remarks. Gonzalez had initially filmed and posted her rant on Instagram’s ‘Close Friends,’ but it went viral after someone apparently leaked it. She has yet to address the public about her offensive comments.

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Houston Officer Fired Over Viral Racist Rant (UPDATE)

HPD announced the update regarding Officer Ashley Gonzalez on its social platforms, including X. They named her and shunned her actions, revealing she was fired following an internal investigation.

“The Houston Police Department (HPD) has terminated the employment of Ashley Gonzalez. As of today, she is no longer an employee of the department. HPD holds every officer to the highest standards of integrity and conduct, and will not waver in upholding these expectations.”

Additionally, HPD’s statement clarified that Ashley had been relieved of her duties earlier this week after the agency first learned about the viral video. Houston Public Media reported on Wednesday that Gonzalez was relieved with pay. HPD today confirmed a speedy investigation took place as required by state civil laws. Police Chief Noe Diaz Jr. strongly condemned Ashley Gonzalez’s actions.

“The behavior exhibited by Ashley Gonzalez was abhorrent, disgusting, and entirely unacceptable,” the chief said. “It is deeply disturbing and has no place in law enforcement or in our community.”

Ashley had reportedly been with the Houston Police Department since January 2024, assigned to the South Gessner Patrol Division.

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Mayor Speaks Out After Ashley Gonzalez Is Fired

Earlier this week, several relevant organizations, from the Houston Police Officers’ Union to the local NAACP, had slammed Ashley Gonzalez’s racist rant. On Friday, Mayor John Whitmire reacted to the update in the Gonzalez investigation, per ABC13.

“The comments in the video recorded by former Houston Police Officer Ashley Gonzalez are outrageous and reprehensible. I was shocked and deeply disappointed to hear a Houston police officer use such foul and offensive language. Her actions do not reflect the values of our city or the Houston Police Department, nor the standards we expect from those sworn to serve and protect our community. Let me be clear: this behavior is unacceptable. I applaud HPD Chief Diaz for suspending Gonzalez when the department became aware of the video and firing her as soon as the state civil service process allowed. Let this incident serve as a warning to all City of Houston employees. There is zero tolerance for racism in my administration, and if you see it, report it immediately. I ask all Houstonians to rededicate ourselves to human rights and respect for others,” Mayor Whitmire said.

Social Media Reacts To HPD’s Swift Response To Racist Incident

The HPD update was viewed over 1.8 million times on X within a four-hour window. It also collected more than 8,500 likes and generated 400-plus comments. While some people seemed satisfied with the outcome, others questioned why HPD continued to pay her after relieving her from her duties earlier this week. Also, some X users are demanding HPD reopen cases involving Black people that Ashley was a part of. Houston PD has not said whether their investigation called for that step.

Meanwhile, others are hoping Ashley Gonzalez won’t be allowed to hold another position in law enforcement following her firing. Some also predicted what Ashley’s next steps will be.

Good. Now reopen all the cases she was apart of that lead to convictions. If we gone do it, let’s do it right.

— We #JustOutcheaTalking (@lawdog1911) April 24, 2026

everyone acting like this is a win is ignoring the fact that she’ll probably just be hired by a different county next month. the system is designed to let them keep their badges even after a termination like this

— Rose 🫶 (@heyitsrosexx) April 24, 2026

Go ahead and review her arrests too. Thanks.

— Stephie (@itzStephieLynne) April 24, 2026

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Now investigate her arrests too. She was way too racist and probably wrongfully arrested a lot of people. Also make sure she can’t be hired in law enforcement anywhere ever!

— Hell1s (@Hell1s) April 24, 2026

Good. So, she leaves Houston PD and is hired by the next city/county? Or is hired as a resource officer at a local high school? We all know her being fired doesn’t mean she won’t be seen in a PO uniform again.

Yall love to recycle the bad apples into different departments…

— cosmic gem 💎 (@k_beezy08) April 24, 2026

you know how racist you have to be for a POLICE DEPARTMENT in TEXAS to fire you? mother of god https://t.co/JlhAUNhmv4

— crawf (@crawf34) April 24, 2026

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Ok. What are the next steps? Her behavior was not only “exhibited” in those videos, but a reflection of her morality, beliefs, practices, and interpersonal interactions. Therefore, her entire file and every police duty she ever performed at HPD needs to be thoroughly investigated https://t.co/u2YldVE9PO

— opiNIAnated hottie, MPH (@AngieAfricana) April 24, 2026

May she never find employment again. https://t.co/Jv3z7qNk5o

— 🌙 (@analchanteuse) April 24, 2026

She will set up a gofundme and or Onlyfans and will make more money than the Houston Police Department paid her 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/b5vFdBWcz8

— The Chief ⚓️ (@C2thaL2thaIGG) April 24, 2026

I wish her the very worst! https://t.co/bxtEgzyqfi

— Vegeta’s Pink Shirt (@TheMissingReese) April 24, 2026

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Alan Cumming is opening up about his years-long friendship with Lisa Kudrow.

Cumming, 61, gushed about Kudrow, 62, while speaking to Us Weekly exclusively at the Time100 Gala on Thursday, April 23. The Traitors host shared his reaction to Kudrow’s tribute in Time’s list of the 100 Most Influential People of 2026.

“I didn’t know it was going to be her. … They don’t tell you. And so it was just such a lovely surprise,” he told Us. “And you know, everything that she said about me, I completely feel about her.”

In her tribute, Kudrow wrote that Cumming is “just as spectacular in person as he is on your television screen.”

“I mean, are you kidding? He steps into the room, and you just can’t help but think, ‘Yes. Glorious,’” the Friends alum continued. “Everything about him is thrilling. And yet, there’s something about him that makes you feel like you can take a deep, calming breath whenever he’s near. He’s so fully himself — so free, so authentic — that simply being around him feels like a celebration. It’s really no wonder everyone is so drawn to him.”

Kudrow added that watching Cumming host The Traitors is “so much fun, not only because he always looks fantastic, but because he plays such a great villain.”

“The Alan I know off-screen is sweet, bubbly, and friendly,” she concluded. “He chooses joy, he chooses glee, and he sees the wonderful in everything. He’s a phenomenal person and also, luckily for us, a brilliant performer. Alan can do anything and everything, and that’s really all there is to it.”

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Amy Sussman/WireImage Lisa Kudrow is keen to set the record straight. After her Friends costar, Jennifer Aniston, recently claimed Kudrow, 60, “hated” when the show’s live audience laughed during filming, Kudrow clarified her true feelings to Entertainment Tonight. “No, that’s not exactly … no, no. It irritated me if they would laugh for too long,” […]

While speaking to Us, Cumming recalled the “great connection” he made with Kudrow while they worked together on the 1997 comedy film Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion.

“And we see each other sporadically, and work together sporadically. But I just always think of her as a really good friend,” he noted.

Cumming also recalled Kudrow hosting a panel for The Traitors in 2025, adding that he was “really moved” by her appearance at the event.

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“It’s a lovely thing about knowing someone for a really long time, and having it be a genuine friendship,” he concluded.

Kudrow previously gushed about working with Cumming on Romy and Michele during an interview with Vanity Fair earlier this month.

“Alan Cumming, come on. He’s such a force,” she told the outlet. “I was so thrilled that he was going to be in Romy and Michele. He was so good. And then getting to meet him — and he’s so fun and light, so down to earth, but still like a little bit of that — oh, what is it? I don’t know — joie de vivre.”

Even after more than 25 years, Gilmore Girls remains one of the best comfort TV shows, with its hilarious cast, memorable mother-daughter relationship, and idealized small town. As easy as the show is to rewatch, sometimes fans need something new, and the best answer to that question is the too-often forgotten Bunheads. Premiering in 2012, the Amy Sherman-Palladino series played to the writer’s strengths, yet it didn’t catch on like Gilmore Girls. ABC Family cancelled Bunheads after a single season, yet even with limited time, the series remains a compelling story.

Bunheads follows a struggling Las Vegas showgirl who impulsively marries and moves to a small town to teach at a ballet school with her new mother-in-law, whom she’s never met. With these two women at the center, the show is reminiscent of Gilmore Girls, though it offers an entirely new, equally complex family dynamic. And the similarities don’t stop there. While it’s not Gilmore Girls exactly, Bunheads has all the ingredients that made fans fall in love with the iconic series, featuring small-town charm, fast-paced witty dialogue, and an undeniable matriarch played by Kelly Bishop. Ultimately, the similarities that come from a shared creator and the drama-filled story make the short-lived series a must-watch for anyone who wishes for more of Gilmore Girls.

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What Is ‘Bunheads’ About?

Bunheads thrives by taking an unlikely situation and making it a hilarious basis for the story. Michelle (Sutton Foster), a Vegas showgirl growing tired of the chorus, agrees to marry her persistent fan, Hubble (Alan Ruck). This decision turns her life upside down with a move to the small town of Paradise, California, where Hubble’s mother, Fanny (Bishop), disapproves of her. It’s a volatile situation, and it’s made more so when Hubble is almost immediately involved in a lethal car crash. Now the owner of everything, from the house to Fanny’s dance studio, Michelle, somewhat reluctantly, settles in the town, finding a new place for herself as a teacher at her mother-in-law’s dance school, though it isn’t without conflict. Not only does Fanny distrust her, but small-town life is overwhelming, especially when everyone has opinions about her life choices. While Hubble’s ex, Truly (Stacey Oristano), and the rest of the town judge her, Michelle must figure out what she wants in life and what to do with the unforeseen fallout of her impulsive choice.

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Michelle may be the lead, but there is much more going on in Paradise, especially with the dance school. While Fanny and Michelle clash, the students become prominent characters. Some of the most dedicated students, Boo (Kaitlyn Jenkins), Sasha (Julia Goldani Telles), Ginny (Bailey De Young), and Mel (Emma Dumont), quickly come to see Michelle as a mentor even as they face their own problems. As high schoolers, these four have plenty to figure out. The self-doubting Boo struggles with her body image, especially as it clashes with her dreams of being a dancer; meanwhile, the over-confident Sasha rebels to get her parents’ attention. Ginny and Mel’s stories both revolve around them finding themselves and exploring other interests, and all of this is combined with the drama stemming from young love. Between these leading characters, Bunheads is an eventful series more than capable of holding the audience’s attention.

‘Bunheads’ Plays to All of Amy Sherman-Palladino’s Strengths

Much like Gilmore Girls itself, Bunheads displays everything Sherman-Palladino is known for, with strong female leads and fast-paced, witty dialogue. Michelle herself is a flawed but hardworking character trying to make her own way in life, appealing to fans who love Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and, of course, Fanny, being played by Bishop, instantly draws comparisons to Emily Gilmore, though not quite so classy. Once the students are thrown in, Bunheads also follows three different generations of women, but this time, they are connected by a love of dance rather than blood.

While Amy Sherman-Palladino has created several popular shows, most notably The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Bunheads is the most like Gilmore Girls, because it includes one key ingredient: a small town. Like Stars Hollow, Paradise exudes charm and drives the story as Michelle adjusts to a life where everyone knows her and gossip spreads fast. Although it is tragically short-lived, Bunheads is a series that every Gilmore Girls fan should watch, especially while it is easily accessible on Hulu.

Bunheads is streaming on Hulu in the U.S.

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A viral egg trend on TikTok shows users freezing whole eggs in their shells, slicing them in half and frying them into tiny “mini eggs.” The method has gained millions of views across multiple waves on the platform, resurfacing again and again as new users discover the hack and try it for themselves. It looks satisfying — the miniature eggs make for eye-catching content — but the FDA and USDA are now warning that the trick can be dangerous and should not be attempted at home, citing food safety risks including potential salmonella exposure.

Here’s what food safety agencies want you to know before you try it.

Why Freezing Eggs in Their Shells Creates a Food Safety Problem

The FDA and USDA caution against freezing eggs in their shells, and the reason comes down to basic physics. Liquids expand when frozen. That expansion can cause eggshells to crack.

The cracks are the core of the problem. They don’t need to be visible to cause harm. According to agency guidance, even when cracks can’t be seen with the naked eye, they can compromise the egg’s protective barrier and allow bacteria to enter. An eggshell that appears fully intact on the outside may already be compromised in ways you can’t detect just by looking at it.

The agencies also note that freezing does not kill bacteria already present on or inside the egg. As a result, contaminated eggs may lead to foodborne illness, including salmonella. If bacteria were present before the egg went into the freezer, they survive the freezing process intact and remain a threat when the egg is later thawed, sliced and cooked.

What Salmonella Actually Does to Your Body

“Salmonella are a group of bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal illness and fever called salmonellosis,” per the FDA. While some individuals may not develop symptoms, others can become seriously ill.

The risk is higher for vulnerable groups, including children, older adults, pregnant people and those with weakened immune systems. Because of this, officials warn that the TikTok “mini fried egg” trend is especially unsafe for kids.

What the Viral TikTok Videos Actually Show

Look closely at the viral TikTok videos promoting this trend and the food safety concerns become visible right on screen. Some of the clips show eggs coming out of freezers visibly cracked before being sliced and cooked. The shells have already fractured from the liquid expanding inside them — the exact issue that food safety agencies are warning about.

Commenters on the platform have raised concerns about the method as well. Some have referenced past versions of the trend and warned about earlier reports of food poisoning linked to similar behavior. The trend has resurfaced on TikTok after gaining millions of views in earlier waves, but the underlying food safety risks remain the same regardless of how many times the videos go viral or how many new users give the method a try.

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How to Freeze Eggs Safely

Eggs can be frozen safely — but not in their shells. The FDA recommends cracking eggs first and freezing them in a freezer-safe container. They can be frozen either as scrambled whole eggs or as separated whites.

Here are the key guidelines from federal food safety agencies for anyone who wants to store eggs in the freezer the right way:

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• Frozen eggs should be used within one year.
• To prepare frozen eggs for cooking, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight and cook immediately afterward.
• Thawing at room temperature is not recommended.

How Eggs Should Be Cooked to Reduce Salmonella Risk

Beyond proper storage, how you cook eggs also matters for food safety. USDA guidance states that eggs should be cooked until both yolks and whites are firm to reduce the risk of salmonella. The runny yolk that many people prefer does carry more risk than a fully cooked one.

Vulnerable groups — young children, pregnant people, elderly individuals and immunocompromised people — are advised to avoid runny or undercooked eggs altogether.

The frozen egg trend makes for eye-catching content on TikTok, but the food safety risks behind it are real and backed by warnings from both the FDA and USDA. If you want to freeze eggs for later use, skip the viral method. Crack the eggs out of their shells first, store them properly in a freezer-safe container and cook them thoroughly when you’re ready to eat.

Roomies, Nia Long has fans dropping heart eyes after she shared a rare photo with her two sons, Massai Zhivago Dorsey II and Kez Sunday Udoka. The flick has sparked tons of reactions online, with fans loving o see her in mommy mode while others can’t get over how she keeps aging like fine wine.

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Nia Long Shares Rare Family Flick With Her Sons

On Friday, April 24, Nia Long dropped a sweet photo with her two boys, Massai Zhivago Dorsey II and Kez Sunday Udoka. The pic shows Dez on her left and Massai on her right. Nia looked stunning next to her sons in a silver sparkling sequin dress, while Kez and Massai looked sharp in suits as they posed by her side. She shared the photo on X (formerly Twitter) and made it clear their bond is solid, and she loves her babies down!

“This bond is unbreakable. My sons. My loves. My teachers. My protectors. Mama love dem babies. “ the actress wrote.

More About Nia’s Sons Massai & Dez

Nia Long has always held it down as a proud boy mom. PEOPLE reports that she welcomed her first son, Massai Zhivago Dorsey II, with her ex-fiancé Massai Z. Dorsey in November 2000. Then in November 2011, she and her former fiancé Ime Udoka welcomed her youngest son, Kez Sunday Udoka. During a 2009 interview with Spotlight to Nightlight,’ Nia opened up about life as a single mom and dropped advice for women in the same role. She said she always keeps patience and reminded moms to ask for help when they need it. “Patience is super important as a single mother. You do have to be a little more patient because all of the responsibility is on you […] ask for help!”

Fans Can’t Get Enough Of Nia’s Sweet Family Photo

After The Shade Room shared the photo of Nia Long with her boys, the comment section was flooded with reactions. Plenty of fans loved seeing her in mommy mode, while others said she might be a muva, but she’s a forever baddie immediately after!

Instagram user @pannylala wrote, “Just beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️” 

Instagram user @dany_unforgettable__ wrote, “Lovely family! U go Nia❤️” 

While Instagram user @_simplyydesiree wrote, “She’s absolutely stunning.” 

Then Instagram user @kimmymar wrote, “Nia is badddd foreverrr! And her Sons are handsome ❤️” 

Another Instagram user @morena_haze wrote, “Damn i want to be Nia’s daughter in law.” 

Instagram user @hoodclasic wrote, “And they momma one of the baddest baddies 😍” 

Then another Instagram user @call_me_ms.darling_ wrote, “She looking like the big sister 😍” 

While another Instagram user @annanichole___ wrote, “Beautiful Queen with her boys!! Boy Mom💙” 

Finally, Instagram user @bigback_cheesylover wrote, “So classy beautiful a black queen 👸🏿” 

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