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The Celtics female staffer who had an affair with head coach Ime Udoka helped make his travel arrangements — and her job sometimes included doing the same for his fiancée Nia Long, according to a new report.

Sources told TMZ on Saturday the staffer’s duties included booking the now-suspended coach’s team-related travel and well as booking travel for his actress fiancée to attend home games in Boston and road games.

The staffer also allegedly helped arrange Long’s move to Boston about two weeks ago, and Long knows who she is, TMZ reported.

Udoka was suspended for the 2022-23 season for violating team policy, which was due to  an inappropriate and consensual relationship  with a female member of the Celtics staff.

The Celtics have not revealed the woman’s identity.

The Athletic reported late Thursday night that the female staffer  recently accused Udoka of making “unwanted comments” to her.

The Celtics have said they were alerted to “a potential situation” involving Udoka over the summer, which led to the hiring of an independent law firm that conducted an investigation. The Celtics said no one else — including the woman involved — has been disciplined or is expected to be disciplined.

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Ime udoka affair was with team travel planner, organized nia long's travel too, ime udoka affair staffer handled his travel ... including nia's boston move.

The Celtics employee with whom Ime Udoka had an affair helped make all his travel arrangements ... and that job sometimes included organizing travel for his fiancee, Nia Long .

Sources connected to the couple and the NBA franchise tell TMZ ... one of the staffer's duties included planning Udoka's team-related travel, and we're told she was also involved in booking travel for Nia to come to Boston or to road games.

Perhaps most upsetting for Nia is that the employee had a hand in Nia's arrangements to move to Boston permanently, according to our sources.

TMZ broke the story ... Nia had just moved east a little over 2 weeks ago with Kez , her 10-year-old son with Ime.

The Celtics are not releasing the name of the employee, but we're told Nia has been told who she is.

Team President Brad Stevens got choked up Friday during a news conference ... saying the scandal had been particularly upsetting for all their female employees -- due to speculation about who had the affair with Udoka.

As we've reported, the team suspended its head coach for the entire 2022-23 season after what it says was a months-long investigation into his conduct.

We've reached out to the Celtics for comment, but no word back yet. Ditto for Nia's reps.

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Who is Boston Celtics’ team travel planner? Ime Udoka’s mistress allegedly planned Nia Long’s move while having the affair

Jeet Pukhrambam | Published Sep 25, 2022

The Boston Celtics are turning this rather dull and sullen off-season into the latest season of a reality TV show. Ime Udoka is in trouble.

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The wheel just won’t stop spinning around Ime Udoka. His mistress was not only having an affair with him but was also helping Nia Long move! The outpour of news and sources citing the wildness of the story continues.

As more information on Ime Udoka and his alleged affair come to light, we can’t help but wonder if an award-winning wrote this or if is this actually real-life! As the saga twists and turns, questions have been asked about why the Celtics threw down such a harsh punishment.

The latest sources tell us that there is more to the story, and apparently, Udoka’s mistress was thoroughly involved in helping facilitate Nia Long’s move to Boston. Talk about a double agent!

Also read: Who is Candice Williams? Latest Celtics female staffer being linked to Ime Udoka’s cheating scandal

Sources claim Udoka’s long-time partner knows the identity of the female staffer. The alleged mistress was reportedly involved in Long’s move to Boston. https://t.co/Me0iK4a2VI — Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) September 25, 2022

Who is Boston Celtics’ team travel planner?

The latest is that Ime Udoka’s mistress was the Boston Celtics’ team travel planner. The organization has chosen to hide her name from all public records.

damn Ime Udoka slept with the Celtics’ team travel planner also she just helped Nia Long and the family move to Boston 2 weeks ago — SOUND (@itsavibe) September 24, 2022

And as per several reports, she even helped Nia Long move to Boston. We don’t know what a twisted form of compassion is that but to help the guy’s wife is up there.

Expose that “team travel planner” like y’all are doing Ime!!😡 @celtics — Misty Blue (@TheeCREAMbee) September 24, 2022

Twitter has been demanding answers, however, we don’t know what trials and tribulations await both of them. The name of the travel planner is also a big mystery we are looking to solve.

However, till we get more news, we will have to settle with the title. As for the latest turn in this saga, what do you think? Is there more than meets the eye? Stay tuned to this space for more news on the Boston Celtics and Ime Udoka.

Also read: Did J Cole ever have a crush on Nia Long? Twitter wonders after Ime Udoka allegedly cheated with Kathleen Nimmo-Lynch

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Reports: Boston Celtics Coach Ime Udoka Cheated on Nia Long with Team’s Travel Agent Who Helped Long Relocate to Boston Before Affair Was Discovered By Agent’s Husband

The identity of the female staff member that Boston Celtics head coach  Ime Udoka  reportedly  cheated  on  Nia Long with has been partially revealed. 

This comes days after the 45-year-old made headlines for facing a year-long suspension for violating the organization’s code of conduct. 

On Sept. 24, according to TMZ, Udoka, who was ultimately  suspended  for the 2022-2023 season following the scandal, was allegedly having an affair with the team’s travel  agent . Despite the female staff member’s job description being released to the public, no additional information has been revealed. 

Multiple sources close to the couple and the Boston Celtics franchise claimed that the agent had helped Udoka “make all of his travel arrangements,” including organizing trips for Long to travel to Boston and road games. 

To make matters worse, the employee also assisted in helping Long and her 10-year-old son Kez Udoka permanently move to Boston a few weeks ago. Although the agent’s name hasn’t been publicly released, the news outlet reports that Long has been told who the woman is. 

One day following the previous reports, “Entertainment Tonight” host Kevin Frazier revealed on Twitter that Udoka’s alleged affair with the female staff member was “uncovered” after her husband overheard a conversation on their doorbell camera. 

He said, “Multiple sources confirm, #Celtics female staffer’s affair w/ Celtics Coach #ImeUdoka was uncovered by her husband when he overheard a private conversation on a home doorbell camera.”

multiple sources confirm , #Celtics female staffer’s affair w/ Celtics Coach #ImeUdoka was uncovered by her husband when he overheard a private conversation on a home doorbell camera. — Kevin Frazier (@KevinFrazier) September 25, 2022

As the tweet circulated online, many expressed how messy things are getting as more updates regarding Udoka’s scandal are being released.

“This getting messier by the day.” 

“This story keeps getting more worse.”

“Why does this story keep getting worse? Sheesh!”

“Aww lawd. This is getting messy.”

Among the previous remarks, one social media user sent well-wishes to actress Nia Long.

They wrote, “The scars, the questions, the betrayal! Much peace to Nia Long. People will say they love you and leave you devastated.”

Long and Udoka have been together since 2010.

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Celtics Staffer Involved With Ime Udoka Reportedly Organized Nia Long's Travel Plans

Sources claim Udoka's long-time partner knows the identity of the female staffer. The alleged mistress was reportedly involved in Long's move to Boston.

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We now have more details about  Ime Udoka ’s alleged affair.

As previously reported , the  Boston Celtics  suspended the head coach after learning he had an “intimate relationship” with a female staffer. Though the relationship was described as consensual, the woman reportedly accused Udoka of making “unwanted comments” toward her, which prompted the Celtics to get involved. After conducting a series of internal interviews, the team decided to suspend Udoka for the entire 2022-23 season over “violations of team policies.”

The staffer’s identity has not been revealed, but sources tell  TMZ  that one of her duties was travel planning—not only for Udoka, but also his longtime partner/fiancée,  Nia Long . Insiders say the woman organized Long’s travel for away games, and even assisted her move to Boston.  According to TMZ , the actress and her 10-year-old son permanently moved to Bean Town a couple of weeks ago, approximately two months after Udoka became aware of the Celtics’ investigation.

“The outpouring of love and support from family, friends and the community during this difficult time means so much to me,” Long said in a statement to People magazine. “I ask that my privacy be respected as I process the recent events. Above all, I am a mother and will continue to focus on my children.”

Following his suspension, Udoka issued a public apology.

“I want to apologize to our players, fans, the entire Celtics organization, and my family for letting them down,” he wrote. “I am sorry for putting the team in this difficult situation and I accept the team’s decision. Out of respect for everyone involved, I will have no further comment.”

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By Brenda Alexander - September 24, 2022 09:32 pm EDT

Ime Udoka is in a lot of trouble. As social media rips him to shreds about cheating on  Boyz In the Hood star Nia Long , rumors have run rampant regarding why he has been suspended from his head coaching job for the Boston Celtics . In his first year, the former professional ball player led the team to their first championship in 12 years, making him part of a very small list of coaches in the league to achieve such a feat. But now, he'll be benched. More information about the woman Udoka was seeing is being leaked. 

Sources connected to the couple and the NBA franchise tell TMZ that the coach had a consensual affair with another front-house staffer, one who reportedly was responsible for booking the team-related travel. Reports allege that the woman in question booked travel for the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air alum for games, and even assisted Long with her move to Boston just two weeks ago. Long is said to have discovered the affair right before news was made public. Udoka's mistress is also said to be married, with Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier stating via Twitter sources told him the woman's husband learned of the affair through doorbell video footage of a private phone call between his wife and Udoka. Even after the affair was uncovered, the woman continued to work with Long to facilitate her move to Boston.

Long and Udoka have been together publically since 2010. While they are engaged, she previously admitted that marriage is not a priority. "Love is complicated, let's just start there," she told ESSENCE . "And then you start a marriage, which I've never been married. And there's a reason for that because I don't know that I need to say 'I do' to prove to you that I love you. But also, what does marriage really [mean]… that you own me now and I own you? I don't get that part. I understand the religious aspect of marriage. That is beautiful and it's fantastical and it's dreamy and it's every girl's fantasy to have that moment. But I don't know that I need that to feel like I'm in a partnership that's working," she added in the ESSENCE interview. 

It gets worse. TMZ reports The Best Man alum hasn't been in Boston long. Per reports, Long learned that Udoka informed his woman a little over two weeks ago about their son, Kez. He is said to be just 10-years-old. 

Brad Stevens became emotional during a news conference recently. He the scandal had been upsetting the female employees because of the affair with Udoka. 

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Nia Long Biography

Nia Long is widely known for her iconic work and legendary roles across both film and television.

Long can most recently be seen in the worldwide hit Netflix comedy You People from Kenya Barris, starring opposite Eddie Murphy, Jonah Hill and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. In its first week, the film debuted at number one on the Netflix Top 10 list, being streamed for more than 55 million hours in the U.S., and The Hollywood Reporter said of her performance, “Nia Long is formidable as Amira’s mother, Fatima.”

Long also recently reprised her role in The Best Man franchise alongside the original cast for the limited series "The Best Man: The Final Chapters" for Peacock, for which her performance earned her a 2023 NAACP Award. She also headlined Sony’s follow-up to the hugely successful and critically acclaimed box office hit Searching, entitled Missing, along with Storm Reid.

Long previously produced and starred in the Netflix smash hit thriller Fatal Affair which debuted at #1 on the platform. She also starred with Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Mackie in the Apple TV+ feature film The Banker.

A four-time NAACP Award winner, Long has starred in Boyz N The Hood, Friday, Love Jones, "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," "Third Watch," Tyler Perry’s The Single Moms Club, Premonition, Are We There Yet, Made in America, "NCIS: Los Angeles" and "Empire," as well as the Sundance Film Lemon , Netflix’s Roxanne Roxanne opposite Chanté Adams and Mahershala Ali, Kenya Barris’ "#BlackAF," and Justin Simien’s "Dear White People," among others.

Long is a longtime supporter of Nothing But Nets, a global campaign focused on fighting the spread of Malaria in African countries. Long currently resides in Los Angeles with her two sons Massai and Kez.

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Giving back to the community.

A discussion about Long's road to success. She will discuss the story of growing up in Brooklyn and South Central Los Angeles while being raised by a single mother. This keynote presentation will also cover the importance of education, sex education, and creating a five-year plan.

Women’s Empowerment

A discussion about building personal wealth, diversifying your portfolio, preparing for the future, and balancing motherhood and career.

Guidelines for Health & Fitness

According to Long, health and fitness is about having a balanced life inside and out. In this motivating and informative keynote speech, Long will discuss this as it relates to time management, homeopathic approaches to medicine, and maintaining a healthy diet.

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Nia Long is the movie and television actress known for her iconic roles in the classic 90’s show The Fresh Prince of Bel Air as Lisa and comedic films, Friday and Are We There Yet? alongside Ice Cube, and the Big Mamma’s house franchise opposite Martin Lawrence. Recently Long started in KEANU opposite Jordan Peele and Keegan Michael Key and the Richard LaGravenese / Tony Goldwyn series THE DIVIDE on WEtv.

Nia is three-time NAACP Image award winner and was was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for her performance in the hit Showtime series House of Lies opposite Don Cheadle She starred in the Universal feature Best Man Holiday, which opened to #1 at the domestic box office and the Lionsgate feature Single Mile Club for director Tyler Perry. Her recent film credits include Premonition opposite Sandra Bullock for MGM, Are We Done Yet? opposite Ice Cube , ALFIE opposite Jude Law.

In addition to her film and TV work, Long’s passion lies in serving her community. With her family roots planted in Trinidad, Grenada, and Barbados, Long’s long term goals are to connect women in the US to those of the islands and to mentor young girls to regain their self-esteem. Long lends her support to Black Girls Rock, an organization that promotes the arts for young women of color and encourages dialogue on the ways women of color are portrayed in the media. In 2012 she was named an official surrogate to the Barack Obama re-election campaign.

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Nia Long: The Long Journey

Actress Nia Long has said she will “always be an island girl”. Quick to kick off her shoes, she feels more at home strolling along the blue waters ringing island beaches than bathing in the limelight flash of the paparazzi. Yet, she artfully dovetails her carefree manner with a confident on-set professionalism and a strong work ethic, as evidenced by her long string of awards.

Nia Long needs a lot of room on her mantle to display the many accolades she has earned that testify to her craftsmanship in acting. In 1998, Long was nominated for the Black Film Award’s Best Actress nod in “Love Jones”; in 2000, she won the Acapulco Film Festival’s Black Star Award: Star of the Year; and in 2005, she was nominated for the BET Comedy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Theatrical Film. Long was nominated three times for a Black Reel Award, winning the Best Actress nod in 2000 for her portrayal of Jordan in “The Best Man”. Five times over, she has been nominated for Image Awards, winning twice for Outstanding Actress in a Television Drama, and once for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture. Long has taken home multiple NAACP Image Awards, and has numerous nominations to her credit. She most recently won the Best Actress award at the 2014 Acapulco Black Film Festival.

Lithe and lovely, she earned a spot in People magazine’s list of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World for 2000. Fifteen years later, her beauty continues to radiate.

Add to her model looks and pop-star successes her role as a dedicated mother to her two boys, her dedication to mentoring others, and her charming, down-to-Earth sensibility – a rare and disarming quality in Hollywood. The final product is a complete person that is beautiful, inside and out.

Solid Roots Support Success

Her given name, Nitara, means “having deep roots”. The American-born actress with a heritage rooted in Trinidad , Barbados , and Grenada , is a well-grounded woman with a solid understanding of what really matters in life. From that firm foundation, Long strives to inspire others through her art, as well as through her words and deeds.

Her long journey began with minor appearances in television shows in the ‘80s, and then stepped up a notch with her notable role of Cuba Gooding, Jr.’s girlfriend, Brandi, in 1991’s “Boyz n the Hood”. Not long after, Long clinched the part of Will Smith ’s love interest in the popular ‘90s TV show, “Fresh Prince of Bel Air”, winning the role over competitor Jada Pinkett, another actress of Barbadian descent (who would later become Smith’s wife). Long shone in the role of Zora in 1993’s “Made in America,” in which she again starred opposite Will Smith.

In following years, she appeared in numerous television shows, including “Judging Amy,” “Boston Legal,” and “The Cleveland Show.” Long’s talents on the silver screen include movies such as “Alfie,” the Sandra Bullock mystery drama “Premonition,” and the “Best Man” series of films.

Last year, Long starred in the feature film, “The Single Moms Club,” which is reportedly being spun into a TV show for the Oprah Winfrey Network. Long also appeared in the role of smart and savvy attorney Billie Page in “The Divide,” a critically and popularly acclaimed series which began airing this summer. Long’s current projects include the upcoming 20th Century Fox action comedy, “Spy,” due for release in spring of 2015, and “The Best Man Wedding,” slated for a 2016 release, in which Long again reprises her role of Jordan.

Long’s talents lie not only before the camera, but behind it, as well. Her first turn in the directorial chair was in 2002, for the music video “Baby,” by Ashanti, followed by the 2005 video for Yolanda Adams’ “This Too Shall Pass.” Turning her attentions toward bigger projects, Long is now developing a feature film about Ann Wolfe, deemed by many as the hardest-punching, best-fighting athlete ever to be found in the world of women’s boxing. (Long, herself, boxes to keep fit.)

Mentoring Young Lives

A prolific Hollywood career is not all that occupies Long’s time. Not seeking fame as its own reward, she recognizes that true satisfaction in the business of acting is attained by appreciating and going after the art, not the fame.

Yet, that fame enables Long to serve others in unique ways. Since 2009, she has been deeply involved in the HerShe Group, an organization dedicated to helping girls in the foster care system grow and develop from adolescence into a solid adulthood, where anything can be possible for their futures. HerShe Group is Long’s favorite charity, and she is directly involved with the program participants, providing mentoring guidance, giving inspiring talks, and simply spending time directly with the girls. She has confided in the girls her own difficulties which she overcame as she was growing up, and how she turned those obstacles into successes. Sharing that wisdom and spending precious time with adolescents who might otherwise not receive personal attention serves to groom these young ladies into becoming confident women who know who they are and what they can achieve in life.

She’s serious about building self-esteem and training and educating young people. Long has supported Black Girls Rock, an arts organization for young ladies of color. In 2012, she co-hosted the first annual American Black Film Festival Strikes for Education, a celebrity bowling event sponsored by Cadillac, HBO and the SAG/AFTRA union. The organization’s goal is to raise funds to direct to underprivileged youth, educating them and giving them the tools they need to succeed in the film industry, whether that’s behind the lens or in the movie studio executive suite.

Nia Long: The Journey Continues

Whether it’s through a filmed performance, as a producer/director, or mentoring others to become all that they can be, Long’s trademark kindness and confidence leaves its imprint as her signature. It’s easy to see that Nia’s long journey still has many future successes ahead of it.

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Nia Long seeking full custody of the son she shares with Ime Udoka

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Amid Udoka’s cheating scandal, the pair split after 13 years together in December.

Nia Long is seeking full custody of her son Kez, 11, whom she shares with her ex, Houston Rockets head coach, Ime Udoka .

According to documents obtained by “ Entertainment Tonight ,” the actress filed the petition in the Los Angeles County Superior Court on Aug. 14 requesting that Udoka be relegated to “reasonable visitation” that is “consistent with the child’s best interest.”

ET reports that Udoka not responded to the petition, and the judge has not ruled on the matter.

The petition comes eight months after the “You People” star and Udoka ended their 13-year relationship after cheating allegations arose surrounding Udoka and a female co-worker within the Boston Celtics organization. At the time, Udoka was head coach for the Celtics and, as a result, was suspended for the 2022-23 season before being fired.

Udoka apologized to his family, fans players and the Celtic organization in a statement shared with ESPN’s Malika Andrews, in which he acknowledged disappointing all of them.

“I am sorry for putting the team in this difficult situation,” he said, “and I accept the team’s decision.”

After the allegations about Udoka became public, Long made a statement to  People  to thank her community and family for supporting her.

Long and Udoka began dating in 2009 and welcomed Kez in 2011. In 2015, the couple became engaged. Long has a second son, Massai Zhivago Dorsey II, 22, whom she shares with ex-fiancé, actor Massai Dorsey. Until her split with Udoka, Long had rarely been the center of public drama.

Reflecting on her life and the new attention her personal life has been receiving since her breakup with Udoka, the “Best Man” franchise actress told  The Cut , “The Celtics made a choice to make my family business public, and I don’t understand why. It could’ve all been handled internally.”

While she told The Cut she wasn’t harboring anger and that it wasn’t hard to talk about the drama, she said, “I just don’t wanna talk about it because it’s personal, and I’m still figuring it out.”

The Cut asked the star about the many men making public appeals for her affection, but Long said she wasn’t ready for a serious relationship.

“My mind is not even there at all,” she said. “I want to go out and have amazing, important, deep, thoughtful conversations. I want to travel. I want to laugh. I want to cook with my kids and listen to music. I want a good glass of wine. I want a good, goodnight kiss. Everything else will have to show itself as being that. I’m just trying to enjoy the moment.”

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Nia Long was born October 30 th , 1970 in Brooklyn, New York. She made her acting debut in Boyz n The Hood. In 2000, Nia received an Image Award for ‘Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture’ and was named one of People Magazine’s ’50 Most Beautiful People In The World.’ She has also won two additional Image Awards.

Nia is best known for her roles of Debbie in Friday, and Sherry in Big Momma’s House. She has also prolifically appeared in numerous films and television shows. These include Boiler Room, Guiding Light, Uncle Buck, The Divide, The Single Mom’s Club, House of Lies, The Cleveland Show, Big Shots, Are We Done Yet?, Are We There Yet?, Big Momma’s House 2, Judging Amy, Soul Food, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

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Nia Long Dishes on 'Huge Responsibility' of Playing 'Iconic' Katherine Jackson in Upcoming Michael Jackson Biopic (Exclusive)

"I am hoping that I delivered because one never knows," Long tells PEOPLE of her performance

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Nia Long is sharing some insight on her experience portraying Katherine Jackson — a woman whom she says "carried the weight of the world on her shoulders."

The 53-year-old actress, who takes on the role of the Jackson family matriarch in the forthcoming Michael Jackson biopic Michael , spoke to PEOPLE about the project at the American Black Film Festival on Thursday, June 13.

"First of all, I love Antoine Fuqua," Long said of the film's director. "He has just taken this project to a place that is magical and wonderful."

After noting that Michael's nephew Jaafar Jackson — who leads the cast as the King of Pop — is "incredibly talented and beautiful," Long shared that her costar Colman Domingo is "probably one of my favorite human beings on the planet." In the film, Domingo, 54, will portray Jackson family patriarch Joe Jackson.

"It was a huge responsibility to represent a woman who is iconic, who has carried the weight of the world on her shoulders, who is still with us gracefully," Long said of the film role. "And I am hoping that I delivered because one never knows. I just put in the work and tried to do my best. It was an opportunity of a lifetime."

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Long, who was announced as part of the cast at the top of the year, previously spoke about how Katherine — now 94 — is "an incredible pillar of strength and grace for the entire Jackson family."

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"As a mother, she was selfless and endured forces beyond her control yet still managed to help build a legacy beyond measure. I am honored to bring her voice to the screen and share Michael Jackson’s story with audiences everywhere," she said.

Michael  is set to hit theaters on April 18, 2025.

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Last month, Janet Jackson toasted her mom on what marked her 94th birthday, when she shared a heartwarming picture of the pair together. "The most beautiful woman I know is 94 today," Janet  wrote on Instagram . "God has blessed you in so many ways and may he continue to bless you even more each and every day."

"I love you with every inch of my being. 😘😘😘," she added.

Several stars also appeared in the post's comment section, including  Viola Davis ,  Busta Rhymes ,  Marlon Wayans  and  SZA . "Wowww how incredible God bless her !! ❤️ happy birthday," SZA wrote.

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Tito Jackson  also shared a post to recognize his mother's special day. "Sending all my love to most wonderful woman on this planet," he wrote. "Grateful for the joy and wisdom you both bring into my world."

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