They went into marriage expecting everything to be perfect, but nothing ever is. Tia has finally divorced her deadbeat husband, Corey Hardrict. According to their sister, Tamara, Tia has been miserable since the divorce and feels like she sacrificed everything for a failed marriage. Tamara was never a fan of Corey from the start. She knew he wasn’t good for Tia but went along with it because he made Tia happy.
You might wonder why Tamara never liked Corey. Many believe it’s because he got with Tia for her money. When Corey first met Tia, he was really broke, working at Kmart and struggling to find work in the entertainment industry. On top of that, he owed thousands of dollars to the government after being caught illegally collecting unemployment benefits. Imagine being broke and a criminal at the same time.
Around this time, Corey met Tia while they were on the set of “Hollywood Horror.” At first, Tia wasn’t really attracted to Corey and didn’t think he was her type. But one night, she offered him a ride home because he didn’t have a car, and they really hit it off. Corey said, “I was waiting for the bus, and Tia and her sister gave me a ride home to Inglewood. We clicked, and from then on, we were friends. For a whole year, we were just friends—no kissing, no dates, just hanging out.”
After dating for several years, they got married in 2008. However, many of Tia’s fans weren’t happy about the marriage, feeling that Tia was too good for Corey. For Corey, marrying Tia felt like winning the lottery—she brought money and fame, and his life changed overnight. But the financial imbalance in their relationship became a big issue. Tia was the main provider, taking care of the house and paying the bills. Even though Corey eventually started earning, he reportedly got too comfortable relying on Tia and flat-out refused to help with the bills.
Tia confirmed the rumors when she liked and commented with side-eye emojis on a TikTok video about narcissistic partners who refuse to pay bills and help around the house. It wasn’t just a like—she also commented with the eye emoji. This happened around the time she and Corey announced their separation, fueling speculation that Corey’s greed was the issue. By commenting, Tia seemed to be openly throwing shade.
Their marriage showed many red flags. Corey often looked disinterested and annoyed when Tia expressed her love for him. It seemed like Tia was more in love with Corey than he was with her, which is never a good sign. Tia once said, “He’s like a part of my body. I can’t even visualize myself without Corey.” There were times when Corey would cut her off mid-sentence. For instance, Tia would say, “It’s not perfect; marriage is work,” and Corey would interrupt with, “I’m not here, go ahead, sorry.”
Sources say Tia got tired of carrying the burden alone, which led to her decision to divorce him. She announced the divorce on Instagram, writing, “Corey and I have decided to go our separate ways. These decisions are never easy and not without sadness. We will maintain a friendship as we co-parent our beautiful children.” Although this shocked many people, Tamera recently revealed that it had been a long time coming. “She just wants to process it all and be a little private about it. As her sister, I respect that,” Tamera said.
Insiders have revealed that although Tia and Tamara never competed with each other, the tension between Tia and Corey reached a point where Tia began comparing her marriage to Tamara’s. This realization made her decide to leave Corey before things got any worse. Tamara fully supports Tia’s decision to end her marriage, saying she’s happy Tia finally saw Corey for who he truly is. “She’s getting a divorce. Yes, just like half of your heartbreak for her. You know, I support her.”
However, don’t get too excited for Tia just yet. Even after ending things with Corey, she’s still facing difficulties. Last December, Tia mentioned that she planned to spend Christmas with Corey for the sake of their family. “Spending the holidays? I mean, do you plan on spending the holidays maybe with Corey?” “Yes, we are. We are going to be spending the holidays with him, which we’re really excited about.” “Oh, lovely.” “Yeah.” “Oh, fam, I love the whole family.”
Many were shocked by this, as it seemed Tia felt obligated to keep the family together despite her separation from Corey. Meanwhile, Corey was busy plotting to take advantage of the situation. He filed a motion in court to force Tia to pay him alimony and spousal support. He also challenged the validity of their 2008 prenup, aiming to have it dismissed. Despite demanding spousal support from Tia, he argued that he shouldn’t have to pay her any support in return.
Just days after Tia told Corey she would be spending Christmas with him and their kids, he was clearly trying to make their divorce as messy as possible. In response, Tia clapped back in one of the most savage ways by asking the court to take back everything she owned under the marriage, including their house, cars, and even all the reward points on their credit cards and travel points they had collected over the years. The court ruled in her favor, and according to the final divorce settlement, Tia gets to keep their $4.3 million home, and she does not have to pay Corey a dime in spousal support. They will also share joint legal and physical custody of their two kids, with the condition that neither parent can introduce the children to a romantic partner until they have been in an exclusive relationship for at least six months.
Tia had really carried Corey on her back, and this was how he repaid her. She was trying to keep the divorce peaceful for the kids’ sake, but Corey clearly had a different mission. Tia revealed that her kids played a major role in her decision to leave Corey, saying, “A part of my decision was also for them, for them seeing their mother walk in truth.” This shows how toxic and awful Corey really was to her. However, sources close to Corey say he doesn’t care about how this makes Tia and the kids feel. According to reports, he wants her to feel like she still needs him so he can maintain control. He wants Tia to look like the bitter ex-wife so he can appear to be the good guy.
Oh baby, trust me, fans have had a lot to say, and they’ve dragged Corey for being a money-hungry deadbeat. One person commented, “Well, Corey always acted like Tia annoyed him. I never understood this relationship, and she seems like a giver.” Another person added, “She’s always seemed like she loved him way more than he loved her. He seemed to just be tolerating her, maybe for the money.” Now, I want to hear your thoughts. What do you think about Corey trying to steal Tia’s money? How do you feel about Tia fighting back and putting him in his place for being a gold digger? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below, and click here to watch another messy video.