Now that's a sparkler! Nia Long flashes engagement ring while out with fiance Ime Udoka as they confirm marriage proposal

Nia Long flashed her sparkling engagement ring while out to dinner over the weekend with fiance Ime Udoka.

The 44-year-old actress and Ime, 37, have been together since 2010 and have a three-year-old son Kez Sunday together.

A representative for the Boyz N The Hood star on Tuesday confirmed the couple's engagement, according to an article by People

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Newly engaged: Nia Long flashed her engagement ring on Sunday while out to dinner with fiance Ime Udoka in West Hollywood, California

Newly engaged: Nia Long flashed her engagement ring on Sunday while out to dinner with fiance Ime Udoka in West Hollywood, California

Sparkling jewelry: Nia's engagement ring stood out

Sparkling jewelry: Nia's engagement ring stood out

Nia also is known for her roles in the 1995 stoner comedy Friday starring Ice Cube and Chris Tucker as well as Soul Food and The Best Man series of films.

The actress also played the fiancee of Will Smith's character on The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air.

Ime is a former NBA player who joined the coaching staff of the San Antonio Spurs in 2012.

He won his first championship in 2014 after the Spurs beat the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals.

Nia also has a 14-year-old son Massai from her relationship with former boyfriend Massai Dorsey.

The Big Momma's House star was last seen on the big screen in the 2014 comedy-drama The Single Moms Club.

Happy couple: Ime and Nia are shown together in June 2013 in Los Angeles

Happy couple: Ime and Nia are shown together in June 2013 in Los Angeles

She can be seen later this year in the television movie Uncle Buck based on the 1989 comedy that starred the late John Candy.

Nia also has been cast in The Best Man Wedding due out in April 2016.

It will be the third film in the series following 1999's The Best Man and 2013's The Best Man Holiday. 

Father and daughter: Doughtry 'Doc' Long is shown with daughter Nia and Ime in August 2012 in New York City

Father and daughter: Doughtry 'Doc' Long is shown with daughter Nia and Ime in August 2012 in New York City

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