Queen Latifah, the celebrated actor-singer, walked the American Music Awards stage to host after three decades. However, the 56-year-old could not stop blushing while strutting the red carpet before the show with her beloved partner, Eboni Nichols. While the two have been private about their longtime relationship, fans cannot help but adore their bond. Let’s take a closer look at Queen Latifah and her love, Eboni Nichols.
Queen Latifah and Eboni Nichols: Private but not a secret
Queen Latifah, the American rapper, and Eboni Nichols, choreographer and producer, have been together for a little more than a decade after being rumored to be together since the early 2010s. While the couple has not officially tied the knot, they welcomed their son, Rebel, in 2019. The gorgeous duo has posed multiple times in front of the cameras during their public appearances, including the 2024 MET Gala and the 2025 Academy Awards ceremony. While accepting the Lifetime Achievement felicitation at the 2021 BET Awards, Queen Latifah, aka Dana Elaine Owens, acknowledged her relationship for the first time during the speech. She said, “Eboni, my love. Rebel, my love. Peace. Happy Pride!” Earlier this year, the rapper appreciated Eboni’s work on her Instagram as a producer. “Eboni Nichols! I couldn’t be more proud of you for being a Producer on this year’s Grammy Awards,” she wrote, before adding, “I [love] watching your dreams come true, baby!”
About Queen Latifah and Eboni Nichols
Born on March 18, 1970, Queen Latifah created a culture-defining career in Hollywood with films such as ‘Last Holiday,’ ‘Girls Trip,’ ‘Set It Off,’ ‘End of the Road,’ ‘Mad Money,’ and many more. The rapper also gave record-breaking performances with ‘U.N.I.T.Y,’ ‘Just Another Day,’ ‘Ladies First,’ and more. As for Eboni Nichols, she has been a choreographer, a dancer, and a producer. The 48-year-old has collaborated with multiple artists, including Adele, Snoop Dogg, and Demi Lovato.