Actress Nia Long Seemingly Reacts, But Remains Silent After Sherri Shepherd Confrontation

Nationwide — Nia Long has remained somewhat silent about her reported encounter with Sherri Shepherd, who claimed the actress confronted her at the star-studded premiere of Othello, where Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal performed. Shepherd said Long grabbed her arm, accusing her of shading her.

According to Page Six, Shepherd initially mentioned on her talk show that an unnamed celebrity turned her around and said, “You’ve been shading me a lot.” Although Shepherd did not reveal the person’s identity, it was later confirmed to be Nia Long. Shepherd admitted feeling “really mad” after the interaction.

During intermission, Shepherd waited in the restroom for 15 minutes, hoping to resolve the situation. She later invited the unnamed celebrity to appear on her show to clear things up, believing the confrontation might have been a misunderstanding.

Long later posted a selfie on Instagram with the caption “About last night,” which seemed to reference the confrontation. However, she has not confirmed any details about the interaction. While it remains unclear what comments triggered Long’s reaction, her post drew praise from fans who admired her confidence.

Meanwhile, the incident unfolded at the Othello event filled with high-profile guests, including Samuel L. Jackson, Zoe Kravitz, Christine Baranski, Colman Domingo, and former President Joe Biden with First Lady Jill Biden.