Last night , The Cut and Estée Lauder celebrated Nia Long’s new appointment as the first North American brand ambassador and The Cut’s October cover star . “It’s my favorite cover,” Long said in a short speech at dinner. She reminisced on being a longtime fan of Lauder and the brand (she loves the Advanced Night Repair serum).

An intimate group of Long’s friends, artists, and more gathered at People’s in the West Village. “There are moments in your life where things just feel complete and they feel full circle,” Long said as she honored model and trailblazer Bethann Hardison, who has been like a family member to her. The night didn’t only celebrate Long’s new appointment and full-circle moment — it was also an early celebration for her 55th birthday: “On this journey, we have ups an

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