Long appeared in supporting roles in a number of movies such as "Friday" and "Made in America". Long played a leading role, or a member of the primary ensemble, in several films, including "Soul Food", "Love Jones", "Boiler Room", "Big Momma's House", "Are We There Yet?", and "The Best Man". Ice Cube has starred with her in four films, while (fellow Westchester High alum) Regina King has starred with her in two. Long starred alongside Michael Beach in "Soul Food" and in the TV series "Third Watch".