Nia Long Isn’t a Fan of Musicians Crossing Over into Acting

Thursday, July 16th 2009 | Leave a Comment

Nia Long covers July 2009 Pride Magazine Actress Nia Long wants entertainers to stay in their lane. If you’re a singer, you should sing. If you’re an actress, you should act. No need in double dipping in the industry to get more stacks in your account. Her thoughts, not ours!

In a recent interview with the U.K. based Pride Magazine, the 38-year-old Brooklyn native had this to say about Beyonce‘s acting skills:

“I didn’t see ‘Obsessed,’ so I can’t comment, but it’s just not about how talented you are anymore. It’s about, ‘How much box-office revenue will this person generate?’ When you see certain people – we won’t name names – they just don’t have the skill, and no one in their team has said, ‘You need acting classes.’”

The 38-year-old actress, who last starred on the ABC series ‘Big Shots,’ said there are some exceptions.

“If you take time to develop your craft, God bless you. Jamie Foxx is an example of both [an actor and singer].”

Long also vented to the glossy about the quality of roles Hollywood offers black actresses.

“If you were able to take all the black actresses and the choices we’ve made collectively, it’s a pure reflection of what you see on film. People need to work. But the content? The opportunities for black actresses are more widespread today, but the quality has suffered,” she offered.
SOURCE: BV BUZZ

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Nina Nina Nina why be so jealous of the many talents that Mrs. Beyonce Knowles-Carter posses. She is very talented in more ways than just singing. Her acting has really step up and to be this jealous you show and prove that your craft is fading. Beyonce has not won any golden globes awards, but she has been nominated for more than two golden globes and that in itself is great.Tell me Ms. Nina how many golden globes have you even been nominated for. It sadden me for so many like you in the industry try to be hard against a young black talented person like Beyonce. I must say Beyonce has come a long way and her acting has really improve. She will get that Oscar soon. Keep up the good work Beyonce.
Lina Ley

I have to agree with Nia. Beyonce is a TERRIBLE actress an I have been saying that since I saw Carmen. But, She is a great performer musicly. I think all shes trying to say is, if you are in an industry at wich you are great at, don’t stick into some one elses wallet because you have the money and the name if you dan’t have that particular talent. Hence the comment of Jamie Foxx. He is wonderful in both acting and singing. Not all people are that blessed. And just because you have a name, doesn’t mean you can do whatever you want and be good at it. Beyonce and a few other people need to stay in their own kitchen and cook their own way.
LaToya

Nia is correct, actors/actress are to act, hairstylists are to do hair, realtors are to sale real estate, haters are to hate, teachers are to teach and so on and so on. If you want to cross over into another profession at least polish your skills and that is for anybody and everybody crossing over into a secondary professional.
As far a B, I liked her in Austin Powers and that is the only role I have seen her in, Ms. Long seen all of her movies and she has came a long way to improve her craft.