Tia Mowry was born on July 6, 1978, in Gelnhausen, Germany, to Darlene Renee and Timothy Mowry. She has an identical twin sister named Tamera, as well as two other siblings, Tahj and Tavior. When Tia and Tamera were 12 years old, their family moved from Fort Hood, Texas, to California to pursue opportunities in the entertainment industry.
Tia Mowry's acting career began when she starred alongside her sister in the ABC series "Sister, Sister" from 1994 to 1999. The show was a huge success and catapulted the twins to fame. Following the end of "Sister, Sister," Tia went on to play Melanie Barnett Davis on the comedy/drama series "The Game" and Stephanie Phillips on the Nickelodeon series "Instant Mom." In 2019, she began starring in the Netflix original series "Family Reunion."
Aside from her television work, Tia Mowry has also appeared in movies. She and Tamera starred in the fantasy-comedy "Seventeen Again" in 2000 and made a cameo appearance in the 2002 comedy "The Hot Chick" starring Rob Schneider.
In 2008, Tia Mowry married actor Cory Hardrict. The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Cree, in June 2011. In May 2018, they had a daughter named Cairo. Unfortunately, in October 2022, Tia and Cory announced their separation.
Outside of acting, Tia Mowry has also pursued other ventures. She has authored several cookbooks, focusing on healthy cooking and family recipes. Additionally, she is a social media influencer, sharing snippets of her life with her followers.
Tia Mowry has left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, particularly for her role in breaking barriers for women of color in television. Her talent, charm, and work ethic have solidified her as a beloved figure in Hollywood.
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