Queen Latifah, Eboni Nichols’ Son Rebel Makes Red Carpet Debut at AMAs 2026

Queen Latifah brought down the house at the 2026 American Music Awards. 

And when she stepped onto the award show’s carpet ahead of the May 25 ceremony—which she hosted—the 55-year-old had extra special people at her side: her partner, Eboni Nichols and their son Rebel.

For the occasion, Queen Latifah donned a voluminous, gray and white fur coat which she paired with a white belt at her waist and her hair pulled back into a slick ponytail. 

Eboni, at her side, wore a forest green dress featuring thigh-level cutouts in the skirt and a matching jacket. The two women each held a hand of their son between them, while Eboni’s other hand was held by Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade’s 7-year-old daughter Kaavia, who joined the family on the carpet. 

While Eboni and Queen Latifah—who have been together for over a decade—make fairly regular public appearances together, the AMAs marked Rebel’s first major red carpet appearance. For the special occasion, the 6-year-old donned a black suit jacket which he paired with a white button-down, black shorts and knee-high socks.