Nia Long continues to take the high road after her ex-fiancé, Ime Udoka, had an affair while they were engaged.
“The best revenge, is not revenge, move on. Be happy,” read a quote shared by the “Best Man” actress on Instagram on Saturday.
Long, 52, received praise from several stars in the comments section of her post.
“Yes sis! Revenge continues toxicity,” wrote former ‘Talk’ host Holly Robinson Peete.
“Amen. Bitter or better ✨,” added Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Tanya Sam.
Singer Keyshia Cole commented “Facts❤️,” while “Real Housewives of Potomac” star Mia Thornton wrote, “Queenin.”
Long’s post came days after Udoka, 45, was named head coach of the Houston Rockets following his firing from the Boston Celtics last year after violating the franchise’s code of conduct by having an intimate and consensual relationship with a female Celtics staffer. .
At the time, Udoka released a statement, apologizing to his family and team for “letting them down”.
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“I’m sorry for putting the team in this difficult situation and I accept the team’s decision. Out of respect for everyone involved, I have no further comment to make,” he said. he said last September.
In December, a rep confirmed to People that Long had decided to leave Udoka after more than 12 years of dating.
“The situation is unfortunate and painful, but Nia is focusing on her children and rebuilding her life,” a source told the outlet.
The ‘Fatal Affair’ actress also opened up about how “devastated” their son, Kez, 11, was after his father’s affair was made public.
“He still has times when it’s not easy for him,” she told The Hollywood Reporter at the time.
“I think the most heartbreaking thing about all of this was seeing my son’s face when the Boston Celtics organization decided to go public with a very private situation.”
Long and Udoka started dating in 2010 and got engaged in 2015.
The “You People” actress is also mother to 22-year-old son Massai, whom she co-parents with actor Massai Dorsey.
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