American Actress Tia Mowry - Top 5 Facts!

Learn all the top facts you need to know about the American actress Tia Mowry.

Tia Mowry is best known for her starring role in the sitcom 'Sister, Sister' alongside her identical twin sister Tamera Mowry. The two also starred together in the Disney Channel Original Movie 'Twitches' in 2005 and its sequel, 'Twitches Too' in 2007. Besides, the twin sisters were also popular from their reality series 'Tia & Tamera' from 2011 to 2013.

Additionally, Tia Mowry starred in the role of 'Melanie Barnett' in the comedy-drama series 'The Game.' She also played in sitcoms like 'Instant Mom' and 'Family Reunion.' Apart from her professional career, many people are eager to learn about her personal life too. Below we present the top important facts about the 42-year-old actress, so you can get to know her better.

Tia Mowry's Early Life

Tia Mowry was born in Gelnhausen in West Germany. Her mother, Darlene Renée Mowry, was the manager for the sister's careers when they were in the group Voices. But at the same time, she also worked as a security guard to pay for their living expenses. Tia Mowry's father, Timothy John Mowry, worked in the US Army during the time of her birth. He later became a custody officer/jailer with the City of Glendale Police Department after he and the family moved to California.

Tia Mowry was born in Gelnhausen in West Germany.
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Tia Mowry and her twin sister Tamera Mowry were born with a time gap of two minutes during their birth, Tia being the younger one. The sisters also have two younger brothers, actor Tahj Mowry and Tavior Mowry, who played college football for the University of California, Davis.

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Tia Mowry's Career Beginnings

Tia Mowry and her sister Tamera first began by participating in pageants and talent shows. Tia's family moved to California at the age of 12, so they could pursue a career in acting. In 1990, Tia and her family permanently settled in Los Angeles, California.

Tia Mowry and her sister Tamera first began by participating in pageants and talent shows.
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Tia and Tamera started by playing in commercials and a few minor roles. The twins were selected to star in the show 'Sister, Sister,' after the producer of the show saw them on the set of 'Full House.' Then the producer decided to make a show for the sisters and the series 'Sister, Sister' was made.

Tia Mowry Studied Psychology at College

Tia Mowry and Tamera Mowry after some years of their work in television series decided to get a college education. The twins attended Pepperdine University after the end of 'Sister, Sister.' The sisters studied psychology at the university. 

Tia Mowry and Tamera Mowry attended Pepperdine University after the end of 'Sister, Sister.'
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During her time in college, Tia Mowry also went to Europe to study humanities and Italian for some time. After their graduation from college, both of the sisters went on to play cheerleaders in the Rob Schneider comedy film 'The Hot Chick.'

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Tia Mowry is Married to Her Husband, Cory Hardrict

Tia Mowry is currently married to her husband, actor Cory Hardrict. The two met for the first time on the set of the movie they were playing, 'Hollywood Horror.' The couple dated for six-year before they got engaged on Christmas day of 2006.

Tia Mowry is currently married to her husband, actor Cory Hardrict.
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Tia and Cory tied the knot on April 20, 2008, in a lavish wedding ceremony in California. On January 11, 2011, they announced that Tia was pregnant with their first child. The couple welcomed their son, Cree Hardrict, on June 28, 2011. Tia gave birth to their second child, daughter Cairo Tiahna Hardrict on May 5, 2018.

Tia Mowry Has Won Some Important Awards in Her Acting Career

Tia Mowry won the Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards for Favorite Television Actress in 1995, 1996, and 1997. She shared the award with her sister Tamera, which they earned for their exceptional performance in 'Sister, Sister. Both of the sisters also got inducted into the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Hall of Fame in 1998.

Tia and Tamera won and got nominated for their performance in 'Sister, Sister.'
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Tia Mowry won the NAACP Image Awards twice, in 1999 and 2000, in the category of Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. She shared the award with her sister Tamera, for their exceptional performance in the series 'Sister, Sister.'

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