Cory Hardrict talks 'Divorce in the Black'

The actor dishes on the new film he stars in alongside Tyler Perry about a young bank professional who is devastated when her husband abandons their marriage.
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[@danijones819]

bout time we see Cory in a lead role..he's a good actor

[@AB-lv6dy]

For him just stated out I think he doing excellent

[@onionhortonjr]

He's gay

[@andremotivation6561]

Wouldn't be shocked if Marvel or DC hit him up for a superhero role

[@janderson947]

@@andremotivation6561he doesn’t need one but I can see him playing in the chi or big though

[@janderson947]

@@andremotivation6561if he does he can play in the Netflix show supercell asa villain that would be 🔥

[@tsakamhlabane9269]

He looks ready, like he’s owning this… love it for him

[@keymusabe7207]

Bet he won’t “own” another marriage Same as the host

[@Dijah0202]

He literally killed that role, I want to see him in more!!! He’s a great actor. ❤😂

[@beautymixtress]

I agree💯

[@carlalucille5627]

Im happy for him. It is about time he gets his flowers. He has worked hard.

[@ursulanicholson5166]

👏🏾

[@HumbleDude46995]

but what about TIA MOWRY?!

[@arthurm.358]

@@HumbleDude46995 this page is about Cory, not the twin ✌🏾✌🏾

[@HumbleDude46995]

@@arthurm.358 b1tch that is TIA MOWRY's ex husband .. talm bout "twin" put some respect on the name ... he is nothing without her . The only reason he got this role is because she LEFT him.

[@Usermx2005-.]

@@HumbleDude46995Tia who ?

[@vickisudler]

Thanx Tyler Perry for giving this brother a lead role!!!❤

[@deborahday1786]

Cory has been in the game a long time-so proud of him for finally getting substantial roles and recognition. 👏🏽👏🏽

[@Lisa-kz7vw]

Thank God for Tyler Perry giving all these great black actors a chance to show their skills giving them opportunities they would never have in Hollywood you can tell Corey is a good man loves his kids a great father love it❤😊

[@cherylbarlow4284]

Cory Hardrict is by far a humble human being. He never spoke ill of his former wife, which made his children see not just hear, what kind of man he is.

[@justafanfave228]

That is the bare minimum

[@HumbleDude46995]

really? "FORMER WIFE" so disrespectful her name is TIA MOWRY. He is not supposed to be doing good after her it was supposed to be his downfall

[@thespadestable]

@@HumbleDude46995 - When former wives cut the f*ck up and bring embarrassment to the memory of the marriage and the children procreated from it, she doesn't get full name respect.

[@keymusabe7207]

@@HumbleDude46995 he could be disrespectful to her as being “former wife “as much as she was disrespectful to him when she said she “graduated “ her marriage

[@bitokay147]

@@keymusabe7207 agreed lmaoo that graduated part is so low and funny to me but anyway let her say what she wants to say never heard someone say something like that lol

[@ChanelByDesignxo]

3:50 Cory needed to hear this, his smile showed it all!!! I'm so happy for him.

[@MacT991]

Meagan Good supporting Black Kings 👑

[@Lostvsloss]

Yes, I agree with him. It’s his best work! He really deserves some type of award because the acting was absolutely phenomenal.

[@breakthecycle1971]

Cory is so humble and has great energy. Happy he’s finally getting recognized.

[@ensmith210]

I love this for Tyler Perry and the Divorce in the Black actors. This is the most press I've seen for TP movies.

[@rondas7772]

You much be young, he's received tons of press for his movies especially diary of mad woman. With Tia and Corey being divorced, the world is focused on him being in tp movies

[@janderson947]

It’s one of the best movies though Cory and Meghan

[@nylabrookes]

Cory you did an awesome job!! This was raw!!!

[@visionyouniversity]

He made me hate him in this role!! That’s how you know he played the heck out of this role!!😊

[@nylabrookes]

@@visionyouniversity 😂 me too!

[@lindalewis8001]

Hey Cory is good looking glad to see him taking role keep pushing we love you thanks for sharing blessings ❤️

[@bb3ll07]

@@visionyouniversityhe snapped in that restaurant 😂

[@SS-ii6nz]

Thank you Tyler Perry, for giving Corey a lead actor position. He is one of the greatest actors who has done excellent work for many, many years. Congratulations to Corey, and may the top roles continue to knock at his door. 💐

[@marjoriecoleman8280]

Soo happy for Corey Hardrict getting this Lead role, he deserves it! 🎉👏🏾 Been one of my favorite actors since I saw him in Brotherly Love. ❤

[@angie-jo1mn]

Omg! Mine, too, with the same movie!

[@marjoriecoleman8280]

@@angie-jo1mn yes girl, he was soo good!

[@traveline52]

He has a great PR team. They kept the conversation on him...Love it!

[@takishanare2714]

Awe so happy to see him smiling and loving life! I will be watching TONIGHT!

[@nnekaowens1325]

Corey and Megan did absolutely phenomenal. They were so believable in their roles!!! .

[@Olaedomusic]

Congratulations Cory!! Love seeing you win 🙌🏽🎉👌🏽

[@AlliahGarcia-bd8jw]

I love how proud is about his Children💕 what a MAN !

[@moniquei4375]

Had the chance to meet him today. I love him he is truly a amazing actor and a genuine person. Congratulations to you Cory 🙏🏽♥️

[@missctolbertvoh]

Words cannot express how happy I am for this man!! I love to see people who have gotten hit hard by life circumstances then come out of a dark tunnel shining and gleaming🎉🎉 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤. God is amazing at restoring the broken and rejected.

[@deyshaottley184]

Amennn!!!

[@gabriellemcintyre7153]

Beautiful black man and father, I pray him and Tia reconcile and allow the Lord to restore their marriage. That covenant was made before the Lord God almighty. God bless them.🙏🏾❤

[@missctolbertvoh]

@@gabriellemcintyre7153 yes yes yes all of that!!! His wife shall return to him in Jesus name!

[@missctolbertvoh]

@@gabriellemcintyre7153 Wow they deleted my last comment!

[@A-RedHerring]

​@@gabriellemcintyre7153Nah he can do WAAAAAY better. Moving backwards is the last thing he needs to do.🙅🏿‍♂️

[@B_ready4671]

A proud dad 😆 before anything else!💙

[@misshannibal81]

Cory is a great interview, and I love his gratitude. Rare, and so refreshing to see!

[@anopeninvitationwithsheila4348]

Rooting for you Cory!

[@Facelessentertainmentlg]

He plays dark all too well and I am here for it. He blew me away. I found myself screaming at the TV screen LOL

[@portiamarriott5513]

So happy for him. It’s his moment.

[@CoachBWiley]

Literally just finished the movie AND he plays TF out of a crazed man. A lot of it wasn't even his lines, just his gestures and body movements. Really good movie.

[@irieify9334]

Gonna wrap up with it tonight!

[@mottie77ful]

@@CoachBWiley I agree...he is giving...Denzel...with those "gestures/body movements", but Corey's version.😄

[@visionyouniversity]

He was very convincing!!!

[@Latorya-ho9nz]

😂😂😂😂😂❤

[@crystalcrawford1989]

Yes... he most definitely played that part👏👏

[@JAIELOMARI]

See what happens when one horrible door closes a better one with peace and blessings open😊

[@shinebright311]

Exactly what I thought. I love this for him.

[@BN2K]

Praying for God to bless this humble man abundantly. He is such a good man. There aren’t many like him. I hope he keeps moving forward and never looks back

[@kathyharris7031]

Congrats Corey 😂

[@rashadhaughton22]

What horrible door? If you’re speaking on his divorce, him & Tia are in a good space & she texted him she’s proud of him.

[@BN2K]

@@rashadhaughton22 what she put him through was horrible. It’ll be good for the sake of the kids if they’re “in a good space.” But as a mother, I pray for a better future partner for my son

[@Joyeuxjoie]

I don't watch GMA, but clicked it because of Cory. He did a phenomenal job!

[@aurisarias664]

This movie is so good!!! like wow. He plays that villain role so well that in this interview its so interesting seeing him smiling and looking like a nice person. please watch the movie you will not regret it

[@wendysharpe9277]

OMG!!! Cory brought it to the big screen. What an amazing acting job. The whole cast deserves some type of award. Man, what good movie.

[@LadyK007]

Happy for Cory! Can’t wait to watch this film!

[@tsakamhlabane9269]

And his love for his kids🤌🏼🤍

[@LadyK007]

Top tier father!!!

[@Lisa-kz7vw]

Agreed that's my favorite thing about this he's so proud to be a father his world he said wish all children had father's like him

[@biancablooms]

Such great energy and good vibes. Love how he's down to earth and confident at the same time. Might be the first time I've seen him looking happy and at peace. Wish him well😊

[@Grateful6395]

I love Corey! He seems sooo down to earth!

[@myronmitchell1791]

Yess and hi is Handsome....🤩🤩🤩 Sheila

[@TheRealMoonSage]

Such a sweetie. Aw, so happy for him‼️😍❤️

[@heatherj4159]

Love Corey ❤he is a great actor and good guy he deserves this opportunity and more ….

[@wooskiwoo8158]

Corey is a great actor fr fr, and he is so underrated .

[@brittneythornton3802]

And he played his role, knock it out the park!!!!!

[@joyhill5933]

Very Happy for him can’t wait to watch

[@tenishajohnson9302]

He is such a jewel and a humble soul❤ I watched the movie twice back to back

[@HumbleDude46995]

why is no one talking about TIA MOWRY ?!

[@Lala-cy7rg]

​@@HumbleDude46995 cause it's Corey's time to shine 🎉

[@gwenp9809]

The movie with Keke Palmer was also some of Cory’s best work! Cory did an awesome job in playing Keke’s big brother!!! Cory is an excellent actor and needs to be hired for leading roles!

[@jen2x873]

Yes!!! Brotherly love one of my favorites

[@smiller0612]

First met him watching Lincoln Heights. He’s such an underrated actor.

[@NorthPhilly-zr7xc]

Damn I feel old I remember that show lol I use to watch it all the time

[@katythebeauty330]

I never knew he was in Lincoln Heights. I used to love that show!

[@smiller0612]

@@katythebeauty330He ran the coffee cafe where cassie worked before she took over

[@patiencekalua5650]

I love love Cory he's an amazing human being cool calm n collected....it's about time u get your flowers Cory

[@user-ox1cx8sh2c]

Cory..I knew you would be alright ❤. Love from Jamaica 🇯🇲 bro. Keep swimming 🏊‍♀️

[@damngoodyear]

Thank you good morning America for featuring Cory is talent and the love that he has for his family. Tyler Perry you are a good guy. You always have been and you always will be. May the light the Lord continue to shine on you and use you as a vessel His kingdom. Amen All the best everyone and I will be watching.❤🎉

[@beverlyjennings3667]

Corey you met the moment. Great actor!

[@biolife3274]

I don’t think I’ve ever heard him spoke. Wow he’s truly nice to listen to. I gotta watch more of him. I feel like he was in the shadow of his wife. Now he gotta stop living in defeat. Live life like you’ve won.

[@DARKANDLOVELYful]

I watched it very early this morning. It did not disappoint! Very intense! Made me get out of bed & grab my coffee, & give my undivided attention!! Well done!!

[@rondas7772]

Lol lol ikr

[@tapsthandy152]

It looks like Cory is naturally a reserved guy good for him!

[@cynthiahardamon1081]

Love seeing Cory Hardrict in movies and tv. He is such a diversified actor (All Eyes on me, American Sniper, Brotherly Love, The Chi) just to name a few of my favorite. Thanks to Mr. Tyler Perry for recognizing his talent. Can't wait to see more of him in movies/tv.

[@misskitty8376]

Way to go, Cory and Meagan! I watched it twice, I love it and I’m fixing to watch it again, right now on my iPad. You guys went there,and we went there with you.Superb!

[@sandy30236]

Great movie! One of the best I’ve seen in awhile. Good for Cory getting a great role.

[@hopevashawn88]

I love him he’s so humble had a chance to meet him at the BET awards and he’s the same in person very nice and humble!! Congratulations to him well deserved!

[@quovadishershberger8773]

So humble made me cry!!

[@shalonShadea]

Cory!!! Many blessings to you !! I’m waiting for tonight to watch it but Baaby I caught chills Watching that clip !!! Whew !! You’re a beautiful man with beautiful kids who is super funny !!! Love how you love your family !!! ❤

[@urabeastgirl]

I’m soooo Happy for Cory. He deserves everything that he gets in life!!!! IMO… And he’s quiet! The gentleman. And I dig how he addresses Tyler as Mr. Perry, says a whole lot about his upbringing. Oh! And did I not mention how he loves & adores his children too?!… 😊🙏🏽❤️

[@Tamaranottamera]

Corey has a nice glow(as does Tia)! Happy for him! He looks so happy ❤❤❤

[@catherineangel7]

He's funny and sincere. Well done and excited to see him other movies.

[@andremotivation6561]

Sometimes certain things need to be cleansed or released in your life in order for you to get to that next level. This brother is going into second gear in his career, Marvel or DC will call him next.

[@_haitian_barbie_]

He did soooo good!!

[@juber1005]

Love this for Cory!🤩 Great job & keep going my Chicago brotha' 🌬🏙

[@kevinharris3993]

Corey is a great actor. I am very happy for him and proud that he and his ex-wife are co-parenting well together.

[@sweetivy23]

Tears! I’m rooting for him! It’s his time to shine!

[@dangeliquedobbs6518]

I'm looking at the movie now and "Dallas mom had me 😂😂😂😂😂 #TheChurchScene but this is a top 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 #GoTylerPerry

[@1petgor]

Fantastic job Cory! Loved your performance 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@KeshaVTV]

It was so good. I had so many emotions while watching. 👑💛👑

[@villainamor9935]

Cory!!! Why was my scene cut????? 😭🤣 Loved your acting in the movie though!

[@feistygrandma2636]

I'm glad to see Corey hardrict co-starring in the movie 🎥 he's a great actor and a good guy wishing all the blessings, I saw the movie 3 times as well, he usually say in his movies I'm going to bite your nose off lol 🤣 but he didn't say it in this when he said I'm going to knock your nose off lol .

[@sammajor2075]

"Battle of Los Angeles" Been rooting for this talented,hardworking man ever since.

[@AB-lv6dy]

Im so glad for him because he came such along way w/out having anything and he made it happen. Hopefully one day Tia and him will decide to get back together as a couple, but he just blessed with so much

[@andremotivation6561]

LOL the way she's acting, naw she's embarrassed herself way too much and showed her true colors. He needs a new fresh start and a better woman.

[@christellezame3833]

@@andremotivation6561you can’t judge you don’t know what happened in there marriage.

[@glendacobb8895]

SORRY! Nope, it's not going to happen. Leave your past in the past! I lost respect for Tia when she started airing out their private life to the media. He never and doesn't speak on their private life to ANYONE!! He keeps her in high regards Always! I'm just saying. 🎉

[@Almediale]

I’m so happy for him. I hope he finds a good hearted black sister and start a new journey of love with someone who will commit to life with him. Happy he is receiving his accolades.

[@isradunia4070]

So happy for him!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@trishharrisonvlogs]

Good for you, Cory. All the best

[@rml.7647]

Such a convincing performance. I was yelling at the TV to divorce the jerk. 😅 I was rooting for the handsome other guy. I loved how she dragged him out herself and out the door. I'd do my best too do that too!

[@ItsRissaBaabbyy]

I enjoyed the movie! I've seen many people say that Tyler Perry makes the same movie but I definitely enjoyed it! Bout to watch it again! Y'all go watch it! I recommend it!

[@Carolina_girl86]

I liked it too. I watched it last night. I might watch it again this evening.

[@krissy-jw8kj]

So happy for him. Literally was just watching Never Been Kissed and noticed he was in there. It took almost 30 years for him to get a lead role.

[@Mad-UpperCuts]

He did great in that role. Dude has skills, is good to see good people finally get that big break thru.

[@MariaBarkum-yk2tq]

I've watched it three times already... Excellent movie❤

[@vxware0517]

Cory DID THAT!!!!! I’ve watched it twice and will hit play again when I get home. Bravo 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gbatimabonney579]

Boy, you outdid yourself,I hated you throughout 😂😂😂shows how good you are!!!

[@goldenlabelstudio]

I think that divorce did him some justice…he looks good!

[@EJ-zs8ll]

Did both of them some good! Don't be trying to shade Tia on the low 😂

[@ree3197]

​@@EJ-zs8ll she's a betch in person, let it happen

[@christellezame3833]

@@EJ-zs8llexactly

[@keymusabe7207]

@@EJ-zs8ll Tia deserves all the shade she’s giving just as much as she gave high low and in between…. Mind you she “graduated “ from the marriage.😂😂

[@goldenlabelstudio]

@@EJ-zs8ll ok ok🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@adeolaoni4715]

Love this for Cory! Congrats

[@TurpuiTozay_health]

Just finished watching it.

[@user-ob2tc5wh1h]

Was it good

[@alexandrea3370]

@@user-ob2tc5wh1hit was decent, however Cory’s acting and the lady that played his mother acting was phenomenal, he played the hell out of that character

[@BrittanyDSmith-mm2et]

Y'all, why is it 3 in the morning right now! Heading over to Amazon now 😅😂 PS I do have a job

[@wintermonroe2894]

😂😂😂😂 me too I've already watched this on the day it premiered on amazon....and I will watch again this evening lol 😂

[@Nataliie96]

This is the most I’ve heard him speak 😂 … Jk but he seems so comfortable and in his zone

[@tknox289]

Cory so proud of you. You did a fantastic job in the movie. It was my favorite performance of yours. I’m excited for you and your future adventures. Congratulations!! You deserve all the accolades 🎉🎯🙏💟

[@spicyhot2552]

Cory's been grinding for a long time ...its nice to see him.in a leading role 😊

[@vjammsv]

So nice to see his genuine smile ... obviously it's his t time!

[@BronzeSista]

I'm happy for Cory, and I didn't realize how attractive Cory was he was up close and personal in this movie. I have seen him on other movies just not this close up for long periods of time.

[@carlabullock8681]

Cory did an excellent job in the movie!!! He's really a great actor!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Siayya]

So deserving. Cory is definitely a talented actor. I hope he continues to get more lead roles in other aspects. I want to see his range 💜

[@ninasimone727]

NOT SURE WHY SOME FIND THIS MOVIE BAD? BUT I LOVED IT!!!! THE CHEMISTRY BETWEEN AVA AND DALLAS WAS AWESOME. THE OPENING SCEEN, WELL WE ALL KNOW THE TENSION WHEN SOMEONE DIES!!! THE MOMMA BOY RELATIONSHIPS, WE ALL KNOW THATS TRUE. EVERYONE CAN NOT BE PREACHED INTO HEAVEN. ALL CHARACTERS FIT THE SCENE. TYLER PERRY DID A WONDERFUL JOB............ CAN NOT BE SO PROUD OF MEAGAN GOOD / COREY H., CHARACTERS. WHAT THEY BROUGHT TO THE SCENCE AND BROUGHT ALIVE....... IT WAS SUCH A BIG TWIST THROUGHT THE MOVIE. DEBBIE MORGAN AND RICHARD LAWSON MADE A PERFECT COUPLE. DEBBIE MORGAN SKILLS WAS STRONG POWERFUL AND A MOMMA BEAR. NEVER SEEN THE SIDE OF RICHARD LAWSON BEFORE!! HE WAS THAT FATHER JUST WAITING HOS TURN!!!!!!! KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT WORK TYLER PERRY

[@insidepriscillasworld]

I have to give him his props.. He played the hell out of that role.

[@sandrawilliams5132]

Very happy for cory. He's such a humble person!!

[@sunflowerpwr.8821]

He reminded me of Ike Turner in that movie clip. 😂💙

[@cassandramills8177]

Loved it, especially the ending!!!

[@joytotheworld8244]

He's so humble

[@traceypugh9427]

I’m sooooooooooo happy for him!!!!!! He deserves it all!!!! 😊🙏🏾❤️