“Keep up your bright swords, for the dew will rust them,” Othello says in a clever Act 1 aversion to avoid a battle between his soldiers and those of Brabantio. Denzel Washington made an impressive bow last night (March 23) during his debut in the titular role at the NYC premiere of the Broadway revival. While the show itself has already broken Broadway records big enough to make William Shakespeare himself proud — it’s currently the top-grossing play of all time based on preview performances alone — the real drama was happening behind the scenes between Nia Long and Sherri Shepherd.
What’s that Othello said again about keeping your sword to yourself? Nia probably wasn’t paying attention during that particular scene as it’s being reported she was more concerned with confronting Sherri. The latter even lowkey confirmed the run-in on her talk show today, even inviting the “unnamed celebrity” to come sit and have a conversation. In other words, pull up!
See the story from her side via Sherri below:
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Page Six named Nia as Sherri’s celebrity in question by way of a source on the scene. While representatives for the Love Jones actress haven’t given the outlet any confirmation that she’s who Sherri was referring to, Nia herself gave a subtle hint via Instagram by posting a flawless selfie with the caption, “About last night….” and a wink of shade via the kiss emoji.
We don’t think anyone saw a beef on the horizon in 2025 between a daytime darling and America’s favorite dream girl of ’90s Black Hollywood, but we guess this is another random one to put up there on the 2025 bingo card. Could Nia have a case of mistaken identity? Is Sherri being selective in her memory? Time will tell, but social media is having a ball with it as expected.
Take a look below at what people are making out of the alleged beef brewing up between Nia Long and Sherri Shepherd, and let us know what you think:
1. Nia Long girl you shoulda knocked Sherri ass out!
Nia Long girl you shoulda knocked Sherri ass out!
— Jamiroquai Gemstone (@LillyPCancan) March 25, 2025
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2. How you beefing with Nia Long?
How you beefing with Nia Long?
— Mm… 57-25 (@Joracle_) March 25, 2025
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3. Nia Long said “and, I’ll do it again” basically 😭
Nia Long said “and, I’ll do it again” basically 😭
— La 👑 (@MadeIn212) March 24, 2025
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4. I love both Sherri Shepherd and Nia Long but I really am confused by this bc 1. When did Sherri shade Nia? Where are the receipts? And 2. Nia long hasn’t even been in the blogs for anything lately for her to have been shaded🤔
I love both Sherri Shepherd and Nia Long but I really am confused by this bc 1. When did Sherri shade Nia? Where are the receipts? And 2. Nia long hasn’t even been in the blogs for anything lately for her to have been shaded🤔 https://t.co/ytz3JHmZOR
— Jay Stegall (@jaysteg_17) March 24, 2025
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5. For Nia Long to confront you, you done did some shit. Sherri Shepherd count your days.
For Nia Long to confront you, you done did some shit. Sherri Shepherd count your days. pic.twitter.com/vDFwbw3x4a
— เ (@mjslovaaaa) March 24, 2025
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6. Nia Long could’ve grabbed Sherri by her damn wig & swung her around like a helicopter & I wouldn’t give a damn
Nia Long could’ve grabbed Sherri by her damn wig & swung her around like a helicopter & I wouldn’t give a damn
— Shay B ♒️🇧🇧 (@Sin_Shady718) March 24, 2025
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7.Not Nia Long wanted smoke with Sherri Shepard
Not Nia Long wanted smoke with Sherri Shepard pic.twitter.com/iAjVTarTcu
— 👳🏾♂️Shay-Boogie🤙🏾 (@HeartBreakSeun) March 24, 2025
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8. Nia Long snatching up Sherri Shepherd wasn’t on my 2025 bingo card 😂
Nia Long snatching up Sherri Shepherd wasn’t on my 2025 bingo card 😂
— 3/27 ♈️🎊 (@KoolKidDave) March 25, 2025
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I’m on Nia’s side.
Sherri’s comments about Meg pissed me off so whatever Nia did, she was right lmfaoooo
— kiara m. (@KiaraMarqui) March 25, 2025
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10. Nia Long ran up on Sherri Sheppard💀. I kinda wanna see that tape.
Nia Long ran up on Sherri Sheppard💀. I kinda wanna see that tape.
— nah. (@iimdeadass) March 24, 2025
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