“Sister, Sister” alum Tia Mowry has navigated major change over the last several years. During a new interview, the actress opened up about how her boundaries have shifted since her divorce from her ex-husband Cory Hardrict in April 2023.
Tia Mowry Says She Shares What She Feels ‘Secure’ About
Speaking with PEOPLE at the 2026 Essence Black Women in Hollywood event, Tia, 47, said that since divorcing her ex-husband, she has begun paying close attention to what she shares with the world.
“If I am feeling secure about something, then I’m okay sharing, because everybody wants to say what they want to say. When you are secure with yourself, then you’re like, ‘This is just noise,’” she said.
Tia went on to say that she has chosen not to share the things she is “apprehensive” about or is still mentally working through.
“I’ll create a boundary until I’m ready to,” she said. “So yeah, it’s all about what I feel secure about, and also just [what I’m] passionate about, that I’m open to talk about.”
Tia Mowry And Cory Hardrict Went Their Seperate Ways 14 Years After Their Marriage
Tia and Hardrict were married in 2008, according to TODAY. They showcased their marriage during earlier episodes of Tia’s reality show with her sister, “Tia and Tamera.”
Tia announced their split in an Instagram post in October 2022, writing, “These decisions are never easy, and not without sadness. We will maintain a friendship as we co-parent our beautiful children. I am grateful for all the happy times we had together and want to thank my friends, family, and fans for your love and support as we start this new chapter moving forward in our lives.”
While speaking with Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush during a “TODAY” episode, Tia said that she felt her marriage to Hardrict, with whom she has two kids, was over when “I really started to focus on my happiness.”
“I feel like women, we tend to focus on everybody else’s happiness, making sure that everybody else is OK — meaning our children, our friends, our family,” she added.
Tia Mowry Said Dating Was Challenging After Divorce Because Of People’s Obsession With ‘Sister, Sister’
Tia attempted to put herself out there following her split from Hardrict; however, dating was a bit of a challenge for the actress.
“When it becomes very clear on why someone is dating you through their behaviors, it’s disappointing,” she told Us Weekly, referring to people only wanting to get close to her because of her proximity to fame.
“I’ve realized that some people are attracted because there was some sort of infatuation growing up — you know, ‘Oh, this is the girl from Sister, Sister,’” she said.
“It’s like, ‘Nah. I want you to know me and love me when the makeup comes off.’”
Tia Is ‘In Love’ With A Mystery Man!
Despite the roadblocks, Tia revealed in a new interview with E! News that she’s found her special someone. “I’m in love,” she said. “But that’s all I’m going to say. I’m keeping this close to my heart.”
Recently, Tia sparked conversation after @TheShadeRoom reshared a social media post of hers showcasing two pairs of white shoes. The caption read, “Stopping to smell the roses.”
Her new mystery man doesn’t mean she is not on good terms with her ex, Hardrict, though!
In a December 2024 Instagram post, the mother of two opened up about co-parenting, calling it a “journey” that can be “challenging and even lonely at times.”
“But over time, I’ve found the beauty in it. It’s an opportunity for my kids to build meaningful relationships with both parents, and for me, it creates space for self-discovery, healing, and rejuvenation,” she wrote.
Tia Opens Up About Relationship With Sister, Tamera
According to The Blast, social media users believed Tia was feuding with her sister, Tamera Mowry, after she made a statement about their relationship on her reality show, “My Next Act” in 2024.
“I came into this world with a twin, and right after that, I went into a 22-year relationship, so I have never been alone in my life. It has been quite a journey,” Tia said. “Being alone has been the most challenging part of my divorce,” she added. “It’s times like this when I feel and wish that my sister and I were still close, and I could pick up the phone and call her. But that’s just not where we are right now.”
Tia and Tamera both pushed back against those claims, however, saying things were perfectly fine for the two pop culture icons.
“The world, they’re so used to seeing all of us together, but at the end of the day, we all grow up. We all have our own families,” Tia said, while Tamera said they always make it a priority to stay connected to one another.
