Queen Latifah and Eboni Nichols: Inside Their Decade-Long Relationship

As Queen Latifah prepares to host the 2026 American Music Awards on May 25, attention turns to the 56-year-old entertainer's personal life and her long-term partnership with Eboni Nichols, a choreographer and producer working across the entertainment industry.

The pair has maintained a notably quiet presence in the public eye throughout their relationship, which reportedly began in the early 2010s. Though they have not disclosed the specifics of how they met, Queen Latifah and Eboni, 47, have built a lasting connection marked by selective public appearances at major events including the 2024 Met Gala and the 2025 Oscars.

Eboni's career spans multiple productions, with producer and choreography credits on series such as Loot, FUBAR, Jane the Virgin, and Fresh Off the Boat. The couple welcomed a son named Rebel in 2019, whom Queen Latifah acknowledged publicly during her 2021 BET Awards acceptance speech for the Lifetime Achievement Award.

"Eboni, my love. Rebel, my love. Peace. Happy Pride!" Queen Latifah expressed at the ceremony.

Earlier in 2026, Queen Latifah shared a rare social media post celebrating Eboni's work as a producer on the Grammy Awards. "Eboni Nichols! I couldn't be more proud of you for being a Producer on this year's Grammy Awards," the message read. "I [love] watching your dreams come true, baby!"

Throughout her career, Queen Latifah has deliberately shielded her romantic and family matters from constant media scrutiny. When asked about public speculation regarding her personal life, she has maintained a straightforward stance: "I don't care if people think I'm gay or not. Assume whatever you want. You do it anyway."