Though they've reportedly been together for over a decade, Queen Latifah and partner Eboni Nichols have rarely stepped out for any public outings. In mid-April, however, the couple seemingly broke tradition. On April 26, 2022, the couple soaked in a performance of the musical "A Strange Loop" at the Lyceum Theatre on Broadway, per the Daily Mail. They even smiled for photos while seated in the audience. The ever-so-private Latifah had previously acknowledged Nichols and Rebel, the son they share, at the 2021 BET Awards while accepting her lifetime achievement award, per the New York Post.

According to the National Enquirer, Latifah and Nichols' romantic relationship began in 2011. The women became friends after meeting on the reality competition "Dancing with the Stars" when Latifah performed on the show in 2009, and their closeness purportedly contributed to the breakdown of Latifah and Jeanette Jenkins' relationship. "The two seem inseparable," an insider said after Nichols and Latifah were spotted attending the 2011 U.S. Open together.

Nichols is a professional choreographer and former member of the Laker Girls dance squad, per Emmys. She choreographed Britney Spears' "Toxic" dance routine for the sitcom "Jane the Virgin," and she's worked with other big artists including Demi Lovato and Bebe Rexha, per Bloc Agency. Nichols and Latifah have also been coworkers, as Nichols choreographed one of Latifah's CoverGirl ads and a dance performance on "The Queen Latifah Show."

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