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Nia Longis keeping her secret crush under wraps.
TheYou Peopleactress, 52, was a guest onThe Drew Barrymore Showon Thursday when Barrymore revealedshe’s been secretly datingpeople for years without any media attention.
Long then shared a secret of her own. “I have my eye on one person,” she said before making it clear she’s “not saying” who.
She added, “I’m never telling.”
But Long didn’t have the same feelings. “I’m so nervous,” she shared.
“I’ve met some nice people on the apps!” Barrymore insisted, which prompted Long to ask about the kinds of men she has met online.
“Comedy writers, one’s an actor … but he’s a director, too. That helps. You gotta have responsibility! Actors are very coddled,” Barrymore joked.
“Very,” Long agreed before adding, “I’ve never dated an actor.”
Barrymore and Long also agreed that they both like musicians and artists. However, these days, the talk show host said she’s more concerned about a potential suitor’s credit score, to which Long agreed.
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Long’s revelation of her secret crush comes after she reacted torumors that she’s dating singer Omarion.
The two sparked dating rumors after they walked hand-in-hand together at the Los Angeles premiere of Long’s latest film,You People, on Jan. 17.
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In September, Longended her years-long relationshipwith fiancéIme Udoka, who wassuspended from his roleas head coach of the Boston Celtics following an alleged affair with a female staff member.
Long and Udoka, 45, had been engaged since 2015. They welcomed a son together — Kez Sunday Udoka — in 2011. Long also has another son, 21-year-old Massai Dorsey II, from a previous relationship with actor Massai Dorsey.
“The outpouring of love and support from family, friends and the community during this difficult time means so much to me,” Long said. “I ask that my privacy be respected as I process the recent events. Above all, I am a mother and will continue to focus on my children.”
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You Peopleis on Netflix Jan. 27.
source: people.com
