Nia Long's sister, Sommore's life story: here is why they do not speak

Nia Long's sister, Sommore's life story: here is why they do not speak

American actress Nia Long may be a stalwart in the entertainment industry, but she is not the only famous figure in her family. Nia Long’s sister is a comedian who has earned significant commercial success over the years, separate from Nia. Keep reading for more on what we know about Sommore.

Who is Sommore the comedian’s sister?
Comedian Sommore performed onstage during the ‘Festival of Laughs’ tour at Philips Arena on 7 April 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: Paras Griffin
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Sommore and Nia Long's relationship has come into question, as they are not pictured together and have yet to discuss their relationship. Sommore said that although they are related, they did not have a close bond growing up as they were raised in different households.

Profile summary and bio

Full name

Lori Ann Rambough

Nickname

'Sommore'

Date of birth

15 May 1966

Age

57 years old in 2023

Zodiac sign

Gemini

Birthplace

Trenton, New Jersey, USA

Romantic orientation

Heterosexual

Current residence

Miami, Florida, USA

Current nationality

American

Marital status

Single

Ethnicity

African-American

Gender

Female

Weight

70 kg

Height

171 cm

Hair colour

Black

Eye colour

Dark brown

Parents

Doughtry Long (father), mother unknown

Siblings

One half-sibling (Nia Long)

Profession

Comedian and actress

Education

Trenton Catholic Academy and Morris Brown College

Native language

English

Net worth

$750,000

Social media profiles

Instagram

X (Twitter)

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Sommore’s real name is Lori Ann Rambough, but most know her by her professional moniker, Sommore. The beloved comedian is also fondly called the 'Diva of Contemporary Comedy,' thanks to her sharp wit and frank approach to societal standards, especially regarding the sexes.

Are Sommore and Nia Long sisters?

Nia Long's half-sister is Lori Ann Rambough, best known as Sommore. Although they do not publicly acknowledge each other often, they have acknowledged their family ties on the odd occasion, showing no bad blood today.

How old is Sommore, the comedian?

Sommore’s age as of 2023 is 57. She was born on 15 May 1966 and is a Gemini.

Is Sommore married?

The sassy comedian has openly used her comedy to focus on the division between men and women, prompting many to wonder whether she is married. Sommore is unmarried at the time of writing and seems content with that choice.

Who is Nia Long's sister, the comedian?
Sommore is considered an industry trailblazer. Photo: Jerod Harris
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Sommore’s movies and TV shows

Sommore’s career as a comedian began in 1995 and skyrocketed since she was considered a trailblazer in the industry. Her most recognisable credits are:

  • Friday After Next (2002)
  • Soul Plane (2004)
  • Something New (2006)

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Sommore’s parents

The star shares a father with her half-sibling, Doughtry 'Doc' Long. Doughtry was a critically acclaimed poet and has since sadly passed. Details of her mother are unknown, but her single mother raised her in a 'rough' neighbourhood of Trenton, New Jersey.

Sommore told CBB: 'My mom has five sisters, and they decided to raise all the kids, 12 of us, together like siblings.'

Sommore’s children

There has been much curiosity surrounding Sommore’s kids, as she does not seem to have children of her own. The comedian has said that she would prefer to have children once she weds, but as of 2023, Sommore is legally single.

Sommore’s height
The comedian entertained the audience at The Festival of Laughs Day 2 at James L Knight Center on 17 January 2015 in Miami, Florida. Photo: Johnny Louis
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Sommore’s net worth

Thanks to her vast success spanning decades, the comedian's net worth is most widely reported as $750,000. Her half-sister, Nia, is valued at $9 million.

Sommore’s profiles

Sommore’s Instagram is @sommore, with 1 million followers. Her X (Twitter) page is @sommoresofunny, and she has 96.4K followers on the platform as of September 2023.

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Nia Long's sister comes from a family that has seen commercial success in the arts and is no exception. Sommore’s unique relationship with her half-sibling seems to work for both of them, with no tension currently as of 2023.

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Justine De Lange (Lifestyle writer) Justine De Lange has over 6 years of experience in lifestyle, corporate and freelance writing. She started at Now Media for their lifestyle publication 'Let's Go', then joined 'travSIM' and 'Metavaro'. She now writes for Briefly News as a content writer, working with beats such as studies, services, business tips, and celebrity biographies (joined in 2022). In 2023, Justine finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques. You can contact her directly via JustinedeLange14@gmail.com.