Who is Queen Latifah’s partner, Eboni Nichols?
QUEEN Latifah has been in a long-standing relationship with dancer Eboni Nichols since 2013.
Latifah is one of America's most iconic actresses, starring in major blockbusters, including Hairspray, Taxi, and Bringing Down the House.
Who is Queen Latifah's partner Eboni Nichols?
Queen Latifah has been dating her partner, Eboni Nichols, for over a decade now.
Nichols is a professional choreographer from Idaho who's toured with big-name celebrities including Beyoncé, Usher, and Jennifer Lopez.
Eboni has also choreographed all five seasons of the TV show, Jane the Virgin.
The Idaho-native dancer even choreographed Hollywood blockbusters such as Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Office Christmas Party, and Girls Trip.
Prior to touring the globe with celebrities and choreographing hit shows, Eboni also spent time as a cheerleader as a Los Angeles Laker Girl.
When did the couple meet and how long have they been dating?
Latifah and Nichols first met on the set of Dancing with the Stars in 2009.
Although they have kept their relationship private, they officially started dating in 2013.
Latifah has been notoriously private about her relationships and in a 2008 interview with The New York Times, she said: “I don’t have a problem discussing the topic of somebody being gay, but I do have a problem discussing my personal life,
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“You don’t get that part of me. Sorry. We’re not discussing it in our meetings.
"I don’t feel like I need to share my personal life, and I don’t care if people think I’m gay or not. Assume whatever you want. You do it anyway.”
Even though Queen Latifah prefers privacy in her personal life, she went on to thank her partner and son during her 2021 acceptance speech for BET's Lifetime Achievement Award.
Latifah said: "Eboni, my love. Rebel, my love. Peace. Happy Pride!"
Do they have kids?
Nichols reportedly gave birth to the couple's son, Rebel, in 2019, although they did not publicly share the news.
A source told said at the time: “Latifah has never been so full of life! Eboni and the baby have given Latifah something very special to live for.”
In October 2022, Queen Latifah was seen shopping with her son in public for the first time.
It wasn't until February 2023 when the three were first seen all together attending a Harlem Globetrotters game in NYC.
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