Nia Long Talks ‘Trauma’ of Relationship With Ex Ime Udoka Years After Scandal

Actress Nia Long candidly reflected on her ex-partner Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka’s affair with a staff member, sharing a surprising update on their coparenting relationship. “This summer, I traveled with my youngest son and my ex, Ime. We had a great time,” Long wrote for the October/November 2025 cover story in The Cut. “I’ve never walked that much in my life. But it was really beautiful because we’ve had a very public journey that has found its way to peace and understanding. And there’s a lot of mutual respect that we have for each other. The most important gift you can give your