Tia Mowry and Corey Hardrict are back in the headlines, and it feels like their divorce drama is never-ending. Tia filed for divorce in 2022, but Corey still seems unable to move on. He frequently talks about Tia and throws subtle shade at her. Tia, tired of Corey’s behavior, publicly called him out for being obsessed with her and trying to sabotage her dating life out of jealousy. So, does Corey still want Tia back, and is he really going after her potential boyfriends? Let’s take a closer look.
Their divorce has been one of the strangest and shadiest in a while, and it only seems to be getting messier. Tia announced their split in 2022 on Instagram, saying:
“I wanted to share that 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.”
This statement surprised many, as it seemed like things were fine between them. However, it turns out we were wrong. Despite Tia’s hope for an amicable divorce, it hasn’t been smooth sailing. While she hasn’t disclosed the exact reason for their split, she hinted that it might have something to do with financial issues.
Everyone knows that in Tia and Corey’s relationship, Tia was the main earner. When they first met, Tia was already a successful actress, known for her role in “Sister, Sister” alongside her twin sister Tamera. Corey, on the other hand, was a struggling actor barely making ends meet. Because he was broke, Tia ended up funding their relationship and supporting their marriage financially. Corey even talked about the pressure he felt to propose despite not being financially stable:
“Every Christmas or birthday, I felt the pressure because she would look at me with those eyes, expecting something. I remember the last year before we got engaged, the pressure was intense. We’d talk on the phone, and she’d drop hints like, ‘If you’re not trying to marry me, what are we doing?’ I felt like I had to marry her, but it wasn’t that I didn’t want to; I just wasn’t ready financially. I was scared. But then I thought, ‘I have faith.’ I remembered how I got here with just $75 and faith. I decided money isn’t everything, and true faith matters. So I took a leap of faith, bought a ring, and proposed. It wasn’t the most expensive ring, but it symbolized my love and commitment. People might have judged us, but we knew our love was real and that we’d make it work, no matter what.”
Tia was happy with their arrangement, and they were married for 14 years. However, over time, things started to change. Tia began to feel frustrated about being the one financing the marriage, and she hinted at her feelings on social media. She liked a video by The Neighborhood Talk about a partner who refuses to pay bills and contribute financially to the household, signaling her discontent.
“Living together is great, and I’m excited to pay our first bill.”
“You know the rent is due, right?”
“Who on Earth is excited to pay bills? And what do you mean ‘together’? Are you not planning to pay rent?”
“What would you do if I wasn’t living here with you?”
“I would pay the rent and all the bills.”
“Exactly. So why do you need me to pay the rent and bills if you can do it by yourself?”
Tia not only liked this video, but she also left a side-eye emoji in the comments, making her point even clearer. Her message was received loud and clear. People quickly realized that Tia might have grown tired of financially supporting Corey and decided to break up with him. After the breakup, Tia stayed relatively quiet about the divorce and appeared to be moving on. Corey, however, made the process difficult, doing everything he could to frustrate the divorce proceedings, including going after Tia’s money.
When Corey responded to Tia’s divorce filing, he requested alimony and asked the courts to review the prenup they had signed before their marriage. According to court documents, Corey and his lawyers wanted to determine the validity of the prenuptial agreement dated April 14, 2008, claiming it was signed too close to the wedding and that he might have been coerced into signing it. People criticized Corey for targeting Tia’s money, but it seemed like he was trying to delay the divorce to convince Tia to change her mind. However, Tia was determined, and less than a year after she filed, the divorce was finalized, and both were free to move on with their lives.
Despite everything, they managed to keep things civil. In an interview, Tia said she didn’t see her marriage as a failure, describing it as a learning experience:
“You know, my marriage was a success. I look at it like a curriculum in college or high school where you’re learning, growing, evolving, and creating. I was able to create some beautiful, amazing children with Corey. And at the end of that curriculum, there’s a graduation, a celebration. That’s how I see it now. I feel like people often think success in marriage means longevity, but really, it’s about happiness and thriving.”
While the exact meaning of her words is open to interpretation, at least they weren’t publicly bashing each other on social media, which was a positive sign. However, things got tense when Tia started dating again. Rumors about her seeing other men did not sit well with Corey:
“Y’all are wild in the comments. I don’t know anything about a boyfriend. Maybe y’all can tell me. I have no idea.”
It was clear that the comments bothered him, especially since he had hinted that he wanted to reconcile with Tia:
“Alright, I appreciate y’all. Coach Marcus, sending nothing but love. It’s love, y’all. I love y’all, for real. I love my beautiful family. I love my kids. I love my wife. I love all you guys.”
His upset reaction to Tia moving on made sense, given his previous hints. He also denied rumors of cheating on Tia:
“That did not happen, baby. Beautiful 2222, that did not happen. I don’t like addressing stuff, but that didn’t happen.”
Tia confirmed this last year when she discussed how difficult and strange it was to get back into the dating scene. The situation seemed to be getting worse for her:
“But I feel like it’s about to get worse.”
People wondered if this meant she would take Corey back, but she clarified:
“Just because the dating life is complicated doesn’t mean I’m going to go back to something that no longer served me. That’s like implying if I don’t book an audition or a part as an actor right away, I’m going to give up on my dreams.”
Eventually, it seemed like her dreams came true when she hinted at seeing someone new. She posted a picture of herself with the caption:
“What one man won’t do, another man will.”
Child, the shade thrown at Corey was unmistakable, and we all saw it. It sounds like she finally found a man who’s willing to split the bills, so she decided to troll her ex, who allegedly left her to handle all the expenses. Talk about messy! For a while, there were even rumors that her new man might actually be Corey because she was spotted wearing her wedding ring again, but it turns out they never got back together—it was all just a fluke.
Corey has never really opened up about the divorce until recently. In a new interview, he finally shared his feelings, revealing just how heartbroken he was and admitting that he cried himself to sleep for a year and a half after the split:
“Because you know, it’s tough when it feels like you’re going through something alone, and no one understands, and no one’s there for you. When you’re a man, especially a Black man, it’s like you have to be tough and strong. But you know, it was a year and a half crying myself to sleep every night. Nobody sees that. You live five minutes away from your babies. People who know Corey Hardrict know that his kids and his family were everything to him. I’m stronger than I thought I was, and that’s by the grace of God. By the grace of God, I’m here, and I’m still going.”
It’s really sad how things played out, but Corey seems to be in a much better place now, and that’s a win. Plus, his career is on the rise—he’s been in several movies since the divorce, so again, a win is a win. I wouldn’t be surprised if Tia finds this new attention annoying as she tries to move on and date new people. But it’s got to be tough to get back on the dating scene when your ex-husband and baby daddy is still talking about how much he loves you. Child, that’s a lot to handle.
“You know what’s still so funny about this? Almost a year later, Tia still hasn’t said what Corey did, which makes you wonder why some people believe in marriages and relationships for no reason. She failed, and if I were Corey, I wouldn’t take her back unless she paid me out.”
“I still want to know why Tia and Corey divorced. We need answers.”
“And Corey Hardrict being in a movie about divorce after just getting a divorce from Tia is actually quite comical.”