Production of the series closed down, taking effect on December 18, 2014, leaving new episodes that were broadcast until March 6, 2015. She got an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She attended the same school in which her mother was a teacher. While Heavy D does have a child named Xea Meyers, it is not with Queen Latifah.. On September 16, 2013, Latifah premiered her own syndicated daytime television show titled The Queen Latifah Show. 3 No. Though neither Latifah nor Nichols has publicly confirmed that they are parents, it sounds to us that the actors dream of having a family of her own has finally come true! Queen Latifah is notoriously private when it comes to her personal life but sources are saying that Queen Latifah and her long term partner Eboni Nichols welcomed a child. A post shared by The Divah Filez (@thedivahfilez). "Latifah" redirects here. No, she did not; her partner is the biological mother. In the movie industry, she initially started by playing supporting roles in films like "Juice," "Jungle Fever," and "House Party 2". Her longtime partner, Eboni Nichols is to thank. She sometimes wonders how it would have been if her life had gone differently and she ended up playing sports. Born Dana Elaine Owens, Queen Latifah has chosen to keep much of her personal life out of the public eye. When you're a celebrity, it's hard to keep anything private. Cigna TV Spot, 'Stress Plan' Featuring Queen Latifah. For her work, Queen Latifah received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, on January 4, 2006, located at 6915 Hollywood Blvd. What companies does Queen Latifah own? Yes, Eboni Nichols and Queen Latifah are in a loving relationship. [9] She also recorded a song "Do Your Thing" for the soundtrack. Later, the duo made their relationship official in 2013, however, they continue to remain a relatively private couple. Just give me a year let me set up camp and send me the kid! Rebel, my love. Her mother is a teacher at Irvington High School, while her father is a police officer. Her second album Nature of a Sista' (1991), was produced by Tommy Boy Records. Little is known about her views on motherhood, whether or not she is part of it, and her partner but what is known is featured in this article. Latifah also learned the exact date her ancestors became free which was October 1, 1792, the date her second earliest ancestor, a woman named 'Jug' or Juggy Owens, was emancipated from slavery. But according to information gathered by DNB Stories Africa, he married Rita Owens and they both had two children together: Dana Elaine Owens (Queen Latifah) and Lancelot Owens Jr. As a father, he was very present in his children's lives, even after he divorced his wife. Both of her girls are absolutely gorgeous and seem to take after their mom in both looks and personality.