Biography
Tiffany Cornilia Haddish, born December 3, 1979 in Los Angeles, California, is an American comedian and actress known for her dynamic performances and engaging storytelling.
She is famous for her breakthrough role as Dina in the 2017 hit film girl’s tripreceived critical acclaim and awards such as the MTV Movie and TV Award for Best Comedy Performance. Haddish’s unique comedic style draws largely from her experiences, including her challenging upbringing in foster care.
Before becoming a star, Haddish appeared in television shows such as The Carmichael Show and had notable roles in films such as Keanu And The ultimate OG. In 2017, she made history as the first black female stand-up comedian to host the show. Saturday night livecementing her impact on the world of comedy. That same year, she published her memoir, The ultimate black unicornbecame a New York Times Bestseller.
American comedian and actor
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| Real name: | Tiffany Cornilia Haddish |
| Stage name: | Tiffany Haddish |
| Born: | December 3, 1979 (45 years old) |
| Place of birth: | Mid-South History, Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Nationality: | American |
| Education: | George Ellery Hale High School, Santa Monica College |
| Height: | 1.67 m |
| Parents: | Tammie Haddish, Tsihaye Reda Haddish |
| Siblings: | not applicable |
| Couple: | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Chingy, Common (2018-2021), William Stewart (2008), Marvin Jones (2022), Reggie Watts |
| Children: | not applicable |
| Job: | Actress • Comedian |
| Net worth: | 6 million USD (USD) |
Early Life & Education
Tiffany Haddish was born on December 3, 1979 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is of African American descent with some Eritrean heritage on her father’s side. Haddish was raised Jewish after being introduced to Judaism by her adoptive family, although she explored many different spiritual paths, including Christianity, throughout her life.
Her mother, Tammie Haddish, suffered a severe traumatic brain injury from a car accident when Tiffany was young, leading to behavioral changes and challenges. Her father, Tsihaye Reda Haddish, left the family when she was very young and little is publicly known about him. Tiffany has four half-siblings. After her mother’s accident, she took on an important role in caring for her siblings, which shaped her early life experiences.
Haddish attended schools in Los Angeles but faced instability due to her family situation. She attended briefly George Ellery Hale Middle School but had to drop out of school after her mother’s accident. She then returned to education through the foster care system. After aging out of foster care, she applied Santa Monica Collegewhere she studied drama. Then she studied at Laugh Factory comedy campwhich was important in launching her comedy career.
Career
Tiffany Haddish began her stand-up comedy journey performing at local venues throughout Los Angeles. Her career gained momentum in 2006 when she won the “New faces” on display at Montreal’s prestigious event Just for laughs comedy festival. She became a regular guest at famous comedy clubs like Laugh Factory, where she honed her skills. Her distinctive humor, often rooted in personal experience, quickly connects with audiences.
From the beginning, Haddish appeared in small roles on television shows such as It’s So Raven, My name is Earl, And It’s always sunny in Philadelphia. A recurring role on The Carmichael Show greatly increased her visibility and opened the door to greater opportunities.
Her big break came in 2017 with her role as Dina in the comedy film girl trip, has received widespread acclaim. Her performance won the MTV Movie and TV Award for Best Comedy Performance and received several nominations, including Best Supporting Actress from the Academy Awards. New York film critic.
Continuing the success of girl trip, Haddish starred in films such as Night school with Kevin Hart, Kitchen, And Like a boss. Her role in The ultimate OG with Tracy Morgan further cementing her position in the industry.
In 2017, Haddish made history as the first black female stand-up comedian to host the show. Saturday night live. She has also voiced animated films such as Movie Angry Birds 2 And The Lego Movie 2: Part Two. That same year, she released her memoir, The Last Black Unicorn, became a New York Times Bestseller and chronicled her challenging upbringing and rise to success.
Haddish continued to diversify her career, starring in films such as Here today with Billy Crystal and Card counting machine with Oscar Isaac. She has also ventured into producing and contributed to projects such as Netflix’s animated series Tuca & Bertie, where she also voiced a character. In addition to acting, Haddish has shown her versatility by hosting shows, including the 2019 reboot of the film. Children say the scariest things.
Social Media
- Wikipedia: Tiffany Haddish
- IMDb: Tiffany Haddish
- Instagram: Tiffany Haddish (@tiffanyhaddish)
- TikTok: TIFFANY HADDISH (@tiffanyhaddish)
Personal life
Tiffany Haddish married William Stewart, a military veteran, in 2008. Their marriage was marked by turmoil, and is detailed in her memoir, The ultimate black unicornThe couple divorced the following 2013
Haddish filed for divorce twice, first in 2011 and again in 2013. Stewart later filed a defamation lawsuit against Haddish over allegations of abuse in her memoir, but the matter was settled. decided outside of court.
Tiffany Haddish does not have biological children but shows interest in adopting children. She specifically mentioned her desire to adopt older children, focusing on those 5 years old and up.
Tiffany Haddish is about 5 feet 6 inches (1.67 meters) tall.
Haddish dated rapper and actor Common from 2020 to 2021. The couple met on set Kitchen in 2019, but their relationship turned romantic during the COVID-19 lockdown when they participated in a virtual dating campaign for Buzz. Their romance ended due to conflicting schedules and the challenges of maintaining a long-distance relationship.
After breaking up with Common, Haddish was rumored to be dating Bitcoin investor and former lawyer Marvin Jones Jr. in 2022. They have attended events together, although details about their relationship remain sparse.
In June 2023, speculation arose about a potential relationship between Haddish and comedian Reggie Watts, fueled by social media posts and public appearances. However, this may be playful or promotional. Haddish has also publicly addressed her brief romantic encounter with rapper Chingy. She made it clear that this was more of a one-night stand than an actual relationship.
Net worth
Tiffany Haddish has an estimated net worth of $6 million. This number reflects her successful comedy, acting and writing career. Her breakthrough role in “girl’s trip” greatly enhanced her fame and income, leading to more prominent roles in films such as “Night school,” “Like a boss,” and voice work in animation features.
Additionally, her memoir, “The ultimate black unicorn,” and numerous television appearances, including hosting the show “Saturday night live” And “Children say the scariest things,” contributed to her financial success.
Cinema
Movie
- Urban Demography (2005)
- Meet the Spartans (2008)
- Janky Promoter (2009)
- Peep (2013)
- Keanu (2016)
- Girls Trip (2017)
- The Oath (2018)
- No One Fools (2018)
- Night School (2018)
- Kitchen (2019)
- Angry Birds 2 Movie (2019) – Dubbed
- Lego Movie 2: Part Two (2019) – Dubbed
- Like a Boss (2020)
- Bad Trip (2021)
- Here Today (2021)
- Card Counter (2021)
- Easter Sunday (2022)
- The Haunted House (2023)
- Landscape with Invisible Hand (2023)
TV show
- It’s Raven (2005)
- My Name Is Earl (2006)
- It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2011)
- Hollywood Real Husbands (2013-2016)
- Carmichael Exhibition (2015-2017)
- Tiffany Haddish: She’s Ready! From the Hood to Hollywood (2017) – Special Program
- Saturday Night Live (2017) – Host
- Ultimate OG (2018-2021)
- Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready (2019) – Special monologue series
- Children say the scariest things (2019-2020) – Host
- Tuca & Bertie (2019-2022) – Voice, and Executive Producer
- After Party (2022-2023)
- The Monster Brothers (2021-2023) – Voice
Book
- “The Last Black Unicorn” (2017) – Memoir
Stand-up comedy album
- “Black Mitzvah” (2019) – Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album
Other notable appearances
- Documentaries: She has appeared in various documentaries, such as “Def Comedy Jam 25” (2017).
- Voiceover work: In addition to films, she also does voiceover work for animated series and video games.
