Tia Mowry On Why She Considers Her Marriage A Success After Split

Tia Mowry opens up to Hoda and Jenna about her decision to separate from her husband Cory Hardrict. She shares why it has been important to prioritize her own happiness and why she still considers their marriage a success.
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[@shaystar5008]

I love how she’s not giving too much detail to the reason for the separation. It’s important to not trash talk your ex and father of your kids.. She’s a classy person for sure

[@teresamarie7460]

Her children will know more than the public. However, she needs to be careful about minimizing the detriments of divorce. She is influencing gullible and selfish people to not honor their commitments.

[@ngulubeprincess5009]

Classy but we can all agree there were BIG issues that would lead to this. It is OK for her to be sad about it and say she is still processing.

[@Daydeeda701]

Why would she trash talk him? Sometimes people are not happy due to something within, like she said she worked on herself. She said her marriage was a success, he probably didn't do anything, people grow apart.

[@shirlsshirls8594]

@@teresamarie7460 She said a lot without needing to say a lot.

[@DirtySouth56]

Going on TV saying divorce is graduation is not classy and is trash talking. The funny thing is from yall comments yall assuming the husband the bad guy.

[@swayu9550]

Something that I learned that saved my marriage: "Don't put your marriage or spouse in place of God. Your happiness should not be determined by your spouse or their actions." I don't know their story, but wishing her strength in this new chapter of life. The children will be effected. I'm still experiencing the pain of my parents divorce.

[@esthersaldana9772]

100%%%%

[@carlinecarline5981]

Fact

[@KraftingKrissie]

100%

[@elenaarias732]

Yes.

[@maramac6433]

Me too I’m 38, my parents divorced when I was 7.

[@LadyK007]

This is really sad. She said a lot of nothing, BUT she doesn’t need to justify herself or her actions to the public. I wish her, her children and her ex husband peace and healing.

[@livenowliveright8509]

Yup, and this modern day feminism is ruining people families. As a wife myself that’s going through a rough patch in marriage, it isn’t easy. But I do not credit my happiness to ANYONE but myself. No one can give you happiness but yourself. So sadly, I hope she’s made the right decision for not only her, but her children and herself.

[@antionetteblankenship2340]

You noticed that to, she seemed to me to have rehearsed everything she said and she didn’t seem genuine.

[@rashadhaughton22]

@@antionetteblankenship2340 she doesn’t have to tell u people the real reason why she divorced her ex husband, I commend her for staying positive and not bashing her ex.

[@rashadhaughton22]

@@livenowliveright8509 staying in a marriage and a household for the sake of your kids isn’t the right move. Children pick up on things and the kids can have the best of both worlds in different happy households of their mom & dad…

[@livenowliveright8509]

@@rashadhaughton22 Please, go talk to God about it. The art of being a parent is sacrificing for your children. Even if my marriage was bad, I’d stay for my kids sake because of my undying love for them. Thank God I depend on God for my happiness. I pray you learn God’s words and not society ways.

[@BlueBabyAkaAj]

I just hope married couples can find their individual happiness within marriage and even before. Grow together. Marriage is for life to death do us part

[@doraswilson7563]

AMEN 🙏

[@BlackPlightPeople]

I definitely agree

[@jessjajam5580]

Who said that

[@annacastillo1663]

@@jessjajam5580 God does!

[@nosiphogloriakhomo5162]

Amen.

[@earnesttemp9634]

I’m not married yet, but leaving a marriage for the sake of “happiness” seems so weird to me. Happiness is so fleeting and it’s never fully obtained. There are times when your children don’t make you happy, your pet doesn’t make you happy, even life in general. You don’t leave for the sake of temporary feelings. If there’s abuse, neglect, or adultery I understand, but majority of these seems like it could be fixed. All married or divorced people, please feel free to show me my faults of thinking!

[@rustlesee]

Ever work at a company really was just awful? Maybe called you names? Maybe set you up for failure? Just was a horrible fit. You finally leave them. Then at an interview they ask you why you left.. and you say you needed a change with a smile. Same method.

[@MissShaeshae12345]

@@rustlesee I agree. She kept it clean and classy. At the end of the day she doesn’t want to start saying negative things about her ex husband as she has children with him. Plus it is nobody else’s business. I personally love the way she answered their questions.

[@niklay33]

@@rustlesee Yup, How she reaaaaly truuuly feels is not for us to know even though we’d like too😉

[@bbri75]

Same method but bad example with all due respect. You can switch a job even a career the next day for those reasons. A marriage not so much. In my opinion. I agree with you @EarnestTemp I believe also it is never fully obtained. I also believe that almost everything Tia mentioned can be worked on, on the side while being married. Self love, self worth, and peace. Of course with the exception of some of the things you mentioned. Like abuse. But what I think is that she’s saying those things because it is her truth but not the whole truth. She is probably not mentioning something. Which I think is, she fell out of love with him. (For reasons she’s still not very clear about) And like she kept repeating, life is too short.

[@thefamilymix9160]

The word 'happy' can cause confusion relative to marriage. You will not always be happy. Impossible. It's the overall partnership she is speaking towards here. Meaning, she was connected with someone whom she knows is no longer able or willing to give her what she truly needs to live a fulfilled life and she believes she's worth that. It is not easy to talk divorce without talking down the other person. She's handling this with a lot of class and grace. I am 25 years married and have been through many hardships but overall my happy days far outweigh my unhappy ones. We trot together and strive to focus on giving more than we get from one another relative to our well-being. Like, I love my husband. Still. More than I did before. When we have a disagreement we both hurry up and move towards a solution. I do not believe in fairy tale marriages. I believe in putting in the work and reaping those rewards.

[@The11thchapter]

I agree with Tia, success in life in general isn't a matter of longevity, it's about the quality of life and the quality of marriage.

[@vmina12]

I’m glad you put it that way because that’s not God’s definition of marriage or success of marriage, it’s hers. However God instituted marriage and he has the right to define what it is, not us as individuals. And we can redefine all we want to settle our conscience so we can be ok with breaking vows but ultimately WE ALL will have to answer for our choices in life by the Almighty. God takes marriage very seriously and in fact in the Bible it says God hates a divorce.

[@teresamarie7460]

In any case, the people with discernment who have listened to her gush about her husband to this day, we aren't going to believe anything she says is "authentic" from this point forward.

[@tanyalake9152]

@@vmina12 - It's also because of fake christianity/religion why humanity is still a mess, and getting worse. It is no secret that an African female was the mother of humanity. Yet. So many "christian/religious adults", like you, love ignoring facts, reality, and truth. No "god" prevented Tia's marriage from ending.

[@vmina12]

@@tanyalake9152 🥴

[@tanyalake9152]

@@vmina12 - I made sense, and you have an issue. Smdh. Edit: I'm not the only sane, actual, real/realistic, blunt, conscious, knowledgeable, adult who actually see/know that there's no god.

[@frameyourlifewithnykohl9951]

Awesome. Her body language told a story within itself. She sat turned away from Jen and Hoda she addressed the audience when speaking. This meant, she didn't really want to engage too much on her personal life and therefore she didn't open up much at all. Very professional and smart.

[@ms.hjohnson6820]

I dunno about smart. She started to preach rather than answer the questions directly. She doesn’t owe us any answer, but she’s chosen to include this topic in her interviews and social media platform. Either answer, or don’t, no need for a sermon.

[@ginapierre6656]

I agree 💯 with your comment, I noticed exactly what you described. She's very professional on not disclosing her personal life. I applaud her on that.

[@pinata985]

She did go to school for psychology

[@princexl2783]

They're instructed to do this

[@kaelapierce7412]

I noticed that also she wasn't looking directly at the host

[@deniser45]

I’m 44 everything she stated about “knowing your worth” is so true! Took me years to realize it! Love her♥️

[@stepcollazo8134]

Am wth u on this one

[@seavista4810]

She still respects their relationship...and Kudos for that.... Because She really said ... nothing...😄😄😄😂

[@ninasky7]

Cory is a scorpio and they don't want their business out there like that. So she's just respecting his privacy. If u love a scorpio u know this is #1. They could get back together later on in life. Showing this respect for him is kinda keeping that door open. U don't bash ppl u love or have loved. So she's loyal even after the separation

[@Mindyobusiness89]

@@ninasky7 😂😂😂

[@Christopher0632]

@@ninasky7 "She's loyal even after the separation" is an oxymoron. A separation is the very definition of no longer being loyal to a spouse, smh.

[@ninasky7]

@@Christopher0632 like I said she has respect for him cuz she ain't throwing him under the bus

[@Christopher0632]

@@ninasky7 There's no respect in a relationship when you go on National TV and say you "graduated" from a self-described successful 20 year marriage to your husband, smh. Some of the delusion you women come up with is astonishing. Jenna Bush is sitting right on that stage nodding her head, but she's going home to a husband and 3 kids and not wrecking her own home over some foolishness.

[@RearviewWisdom]

I hope y’all understand this is all “saving face” . It sounds nice and I’m sure some of it is her actual reality , but the TRUTH of why the marriage failed I am certain is a much harder pill to swallow. She doesn’t owe us an explanation and I wish her the best. But for those also struggling (and I say this as a married woman who has been through that journey) please don’t see divorce as a solid solution to your UNHAPPINESS.

[@stacyjd2759]

Facts!

[@irmaiz133]

@Xenawp yes great advice. Never been married; when I do, it will be it. I read somewhere marriage like anything has seasons. It's not always going to be summery and shiny. Also, what attracts you to a person initially is of most crucial. Most importantly, your spouse must bring you peace before and after marriage as the presence of a baby and the calmness of nature. That is my two cents ladies and gents. Surface qualities like education, beauty and stays are just that - surface and sometimes short-lived. Peace and love to all in marriage and wishing to be in one. :))

[@missjuds]

It's not 'saving face' when you leave a marriage, it could've been survival. Thank goodness she didn't force herself to stay for the kids....Marriage can be very good for some, 47 yrs. in 3 mths.

[@RearviewWisdom]

@@missjuds you can exit a marriage for survival and save face before an audience of strangers when discussing it. Regardless of the reason or circumstances it’s clear to see that she’s giving a very blanket politically acceptable response for sakes of the media not perpetuating false narratives of her life. And that’s OKAY. I’m just letting people know don’t take this as advice or truth .

[@BriaBarrows]

Absolutely. This is just a part of it, but I’m happy for her and I wish her all the best. A man definitely doesn’t make a woman, but I think it’s great to do life with someone by your side

[@phornianewton996]

You are absolutely correct.. I was married for 17 years and I lost so much during and afterwards.. But GOD.. now I am living .. Living is amazing..

[@bodirockbeats]

What are you doing now that you couldn't have done when you were married? Besides promiscuity

[@shyphyre]

But is you former spouse and are your children "living" now that you ended a marriage and broken up a family?

[@themarathoncontinues4211]

@@bodirockbeats LIVING means throwing it around 😂😂😂

[@thesbianbeauty]

She said a lot without saying a lot. I know what she means when she says women take care of everyone and put ourselves last because we are naturally nurturing. However, I think the difference is when you have a partner that isn't pouring into you the way you pour into them and doesn't show up in the relationship as a partner and it feels one sided. I truly commend her for walking away and putting herself and happiness first so she can continue to be the best mommy to her children 💗

[@taetae8137]

Way more than she is letting us kw..and it's okay..

[@whit9676]

Factsssss that's exactly what she meant, if you ever looked on her Instagram she always looked more invested in her marriage than he did, which was so sad

[@dominqueford4179]

I agree👏

[@derrickniblack6277]

Yeah I'm sure a man don't work themselves to a early grave make a short day family taking care of before they even think about taking care of themselves.

[@thesbianbeauty]

@derrick niblack you obviously didn't comprehend what was written. Healthy relationships are more than just providing financially (if that's what you meant by working into an early grave). My whole point is being in a one sided relationship where the other partner is doing more taking than giving

[@karengutloff2004]

Tia has always striked me as being very level headed. I'm sure she thought this through.

[@StraightGuyStraightTalk]

Sounds like she felt it through. Not though it through.

[@VPNAnonymous]

@@StraightGuyStraightTalk she thot this through.

[@dinajones2761]

@@StraightGuyStraightTalk exactly

[@Bsb0830]

Karen Gutloff@ If divorce is graduation, then marriage has higher graduation rates than most high schools and universities.

[@chrissyshay8539]

Agreed! The nosy side of me really wants to know more and wish they would have dug deeper to get more concrete detailed answers

[@Riaalwayspretty]

I understood all Of what she said! Not even just being married in life we Must put ourselves and happiness 1st. We cannot to be good to anyone if we aren’t good with ourselves. She did something most people would not do based on Fear alone! It’s okay to start over. She seems at peace and happy! Good for her. I love me some Tia ❤❤❤

[@graceali-grap9919]

I don't believe her.....period. I think she is saying what she needs to.....i wish her the best

[@teamkluv836]

She'a the fake and mean twin.

[@natashagayle5463]

Let the woman heal… if she has to say what she needs to, for her to through a break up so be it. At some point in our lives we’ve been there… or will go there

[@charlij5042]

What don’t you believe? She basically said she wasn’t happy. She is not saying why. But that’s her business.

[@sincerelysha1404]

Bottom line, she wasn’t happy with her marriage. I wish her well.

[@KobeisJordans]

There is no benefit in marriage for the man. Men should just stay single. Women file for divorce 90% of the time when a divorce is filed. What’s the point.

[@theresatoomer5578]

By being unhappy, hope she and her husband did everything to save their marriage. If irretrievably broken, then that is another story.

[@sincerelysha1404]

@@theresatoomer5578 Me too

[@charmainer.johnson3447]

My perspective is this, you have to already be happy within yourself and who ever comes into your life and becomes your partner should be bring you added happiness. You should never look for someone to make you happy, they should add to your happiness. We think that marriage is forever and think that forever is a long time, well maybe forever ended for her and Corey. She is on another level and could not bring him with her.

[@missa9313]

Very well said!!!! 👏🏽 🙌🏾👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@teresamarie7460]

They were children when they met. Also, she had parents who modeled togetherness. IF anything, matured people adapt to different phases of life and don't discard people who love them. This level of selfishness is why you people have had to replace filthy dogs and cats with the human connection.

[@UnpopularOpinionByNkiruka]

They grew apart. Some grow together and others grow apart. Everyone always look to blame the man for cheating but that is not always the case. To be honest even though they were married they didn’t mesh well with me and that is just my opinion. I want both of them to be happy and move forward as great parents Co parenting together.

[@mickeymichelle9067]

Boom! Well said! Work on yourself before you get married.

[@BriaBarrows]

I agree. He was holding her back

[@sherrybrown8608]

She is going on a divorce tour. Everything is not internet consumption. Nobody would have known about it if she would have kept it private.

[@ithinkigottalent4047]

Okay guys, she's a media-trained actress! Yes, she's going to give "perfect" answers. It is what it is.

[@traceypugh9427]

I just said this under someone’s comment. SMH.

[@keilamedinamiller9728]

Yep!!

[@hlaluminobambela9237]

Yup

[@jennatalks967]

Sounds like you were waiting to dance on her failure and got mad when she's not rolling up in a ball and feeling sorry for herself.

[@TriciaRP]

@@jennatalks967 BELIEVE. Yes she is.

[@Tryingnot2bmessy]

I wish her the best. Perhaps she needs this right now. No one knows what’s best for her but her.

[@signalfire15]

I agree with her. Longevity doesn’t mean success. How many people stay in marriages, in jobs, in toxic situations for the sake of longevity and sacrifice their happiness? Too many.

[@brendawinslow4132]

Life is short, you do what's make you happy in your own life 🙏❤

[@lisaosbourne-eden4576]

After reading some comments I am starting to agree with others that she is disguising/hiding her emotions. Who is happy with divorce? Something isnt adding up.

[@traceypugh9427]

There is a problem with actors and actresses….. They always want to come off as strong. There is no problem. We’re BEST friends! We aren’t weak! Etc etc. people have to remember they are actors and actresses. Their jobs are to make you believe whatever is coming out of their mouths as facts! Stop falling for that stuff. Divorce is tough on ANY human being! She is NOT supernatural or some sort of superwoman! It’s ok for her to feel sad or bad or hurt etc she NEEDS to know that! For awhile now we’ve heard black women say….. They aren’t strong all the time and they don’t receive the right care and how people treat them differently believing they are the face of strength! Tia NEEDS to know it’s ok to cry or feel pain and nobody needs her to do a press tour for her broken marriage! THEY ARE HUMAN BEINGS! With REAL issues! REAL hurts, problems, etc. if they were so smazin and best friends and love each other on the phone etc. why are you breaking up??? This is the beginning stages of her divorce and I guarantee she will go through a myriad of grieving stages etc. She IS allowed to. But it’s coming…….unfortunately, because divorce is like a death. Especially after you’ve shared 20 plus years, built a connection, a Union, had children, built and shared memories etc.

[@shellyj987]

She seems to be trying too hard and is not being authentic to me. Notice, Corey has not said a word.

[@sabriyahsmith346]

I love Tia❤ but I am not feeling this interview. Marriage does not end with a Graduation. It is not suppose to end. In some situations I get the importance of ending a marriage. But when you say your vows it is suppose to be for life! To go through life together! I am learning and growing and loving myself within my marriage. So is my husband. ❤ So there is just way more to this story. Way more.

[@samanthalake5011]

Marriage DOES end. One of you will DIE first. The end.

[@masoro19]

Marriages end. That’s life.

[@martina9274]

Who stays in a marriage where they are not happy? Life is too short to be miserable. Marriage is a Union and if the other is not committed then it’s time to move on.

[@aishariel9924]

I agree. I also think something isn’t adding up.

[@Latoija]

Chile I’m out of the marriage if it ain’t what I want. Eff the vows. Lol.

[@crismarieb6275]

She’s like can we move on please, it’s like they keep asking the same questions in a different way to get more details from her. Like let her live!

[@LadyK007]

She chose to answer the questions. She could have stipulated beforehand that she wouldn’t discuss it, but she did not do that.

[@sonyalambcomer1369]

@Cris I agree. Let her Live Life on her on terms. Stop digging. She's Classy. And if and when she wants to share more she will.

[@karengutloff2004]

She seems really happy. Good for her.

[@moniquejohnson3855]

The marriage was an experience and she learned more from it for herself and her children. I do believe she and Cory will co parent nicely and will always have love for each other!

[@mikeb2979]

Experience? Are you divorced too

[@kyrieyanaroberts3862]

I felt like I was in a class. Thank you for this free lesson. I love the beautiful nuggets she dropped on us.🙏🏾♥️

[@fakeaccount704]

Don’t take any lessons from this class. Look at her other videos. This wasn’t her best moment

[@SpiritualLifeCoach43]

Tia is absolutely right. Its feels amazing to grow. Many males lack this concept and this is why many are getting left behind. You have to serve a higher purpose to understand. Get there it is beyond worth it.

[@carolynlong8701]

You should be happy with your self before saying I do. Marriage can be hard sometimes but it’s worth the fight. I know 36years 🙏🏾and still trusting God every step of the way 😊

[@TheEMC99]

❤

[@lison973]

Marriage is about giving. Not about self. The challenge is when your partner is very selfish. That’s when women snap and “wake up” realizing that their husband didn’t get married to share. Then the self love train starts, and it becomes about nobody else but you and your happiness. It’s tipping an imbalance by over compensating in the total opposite direction which isn’t healthy either. But life is a journey. Listen to God’s voice. He will direct your path.

[@Christopher0632]

Women file over 80% of divorces in this country and almost all of them talk about "finding themselves" and being on a journey for "happiness." That journey also entails breaking the children from their father, taking half of the husband's wealth, and the house. Whose the real "selfish" ones at the end of the day?

[@lison973]

@@Christopher0632 most people are selfish . That’s why most people get divorced. And the other half of married people remain married but unhappy. I’m not here to point the finger at anyone but if I knew that 75% of people who get married are unhappy in it, I’d rethink doing it. We live in a strange world where very few have a word we can stand on. “For better or worse” yea right.

[@charmaine9384]

Love this, everyone’s speaking about SELF, a wave of today. Someone has said: “Self is a GOD we run to when we need validation, help, or encouragement because we believe it has the power to give us what we need. Self is a compelling god because it arises from our deepest desires and impulses.”

[@Ms.NoNo2]

@@Christopher0632 y’all love pointing out that women initiate divorce, but not WHY. Many women stay far longer than they should. There is a reason married men live longer than married women, and unmarried women live longer than married men. And nowadays, the wife is working as well, so how is she taking half the husbands wealth? Maybe your issue should be with men not being emotionally available for their wives to lean on.

[@praise874]

There is a lot that she is not saying out of respect for Cory.

[@cassied.9220]

@Praise Yeah…I feel that too

[@teresamarie7460]

She literally said she wants to be selfish now. I hope Cory finds a selfless stepmother for his children and have more children to see how her empowerment changes into jealousy.

[@PopLife-hb3ks]

I’m glad that Tia did this for herself. My grandma stayed in an unhappy marriage until her husband died. That marriage took a toll on her physically and mentally. And I believe it helped shorten her life.

[@MarcusTheJR]

Your Grandfather could've been unhappy as well. Get him the same grace please

[@SWACBUZZ]

Sounds to me like she had a successful marriage and did what she vowed to do.

[@preciouslee5818]

Your grand ma should. Hve left take tomuc out u I she free spirit she was great u can lose your self un health thx god she was 💪🏻

[@BlackPanther-lt7wr]

@@SWACBUZZ 😂😂😂😂

[@PopLife-hb3ks]

@@SWACBUZZ you have a very strange idea of success. If you think being a martyr means you’re successful, then I guess. But actually her kids would have been better off if she’s taken them and dipped out on grandad. He f’d up all of his 5 kids psychologically. They’re all still psychologically traumatized, and made very poor life decisions because their dad crushed their spirits before they had a chance to get out there in the world. Sometimes it’s better if the parents are not together and the kids are kept from a toxic parent.

[@KushQueen9]

Sending her love as she navigates through this chapter of her life💖♥️

[@oedivci]

What she is doing is what alot of people fail to do after divorce and that is don't mess up you or your ex-spouse bag because that takes away from your kids well-being. If she tarnish Cory reputation, that will affect his work and income. If he does that to her, it could hurt her income and that hurts the kids. Also things on the internet live forever. Their kids will forever be able to see how they handle this divorce. I admire how classy they are.

[@lisaosbourne-eden4576]

Great point I never thought of!!!

[@whitneymiller5139]

Classy? She’s showing off on social media and on television. She’s practically wanting praise for divorcing him.

[@girlygirl1890]

​@@whitneymiller5139 But you know what...No one will ever know what she went through in her marriage. She said she was sad during her marriage, and that alone says a lot. We'll never know how he really made her feel during her marriage. I'm not saying the downfall was his fault alone, but maybe she tried and tried to save her marriage and did not get the results she wanted. And this has nothing to do with color because ANY marriage can fail. Any woman can go through this, and men as well. He's probably a good guy, and she, a good woman, but everybody's personalities don't make them a MATCH. Maybe she feels like she tried, and tried, and tried and that STILL didn't work because it wasn't reciprocated, so she was finally DONE. So, that alone would make anybody want to feel like they've broken out of a cage of misery. So she may not be seeking praise, just a celebration of "self". We'll never know. Just saying. Blessings, my friend.

[@tiabee1637]

But she does exactly that on other platforms by using subliminal messages.

[@bodirockbeats]

@@girlygirl1890 no matter what she's been thru doesn't mean you go on a world tour celebrating. Plus, you never once mentioned what HE went thru. The way black women hate black men is so deep!

[@fattygirl620]

I love how open & honest Tia has been about what she’s going through. Her talking about this will definitely help others for sure.

[@bodirockbeats]

Will you love it if Cory goes on a press run celebrating? 🤨

[@lenebrantley221]

@@bodirockbeats Tia is not doing a press run about her divorce. She is a guest on the show and they asked her about the divorce. She knew they would. Whatever response works for her. Tia is a beautiful lperson and I'm sure she's still processing it all. But good for her to not run and hide with depression. So Tia❤ .

[@TheRealLeonardWashington]

@@bodirockbeatsexactly smh

[@Mindyobusiness89]

@@lenebrantley221 she’s been going on show after show talking about her divorce, it’s disgusting

[@anonymous-mh2ng]

I'm so happy for Tia if she wants to start a new chapter in life and put herself 1st in order to be happy.I divorced for that same reason.She is very strong and has to continue to move forward in life, however, as a divorced woman, I had to sit still for a awhile, grieve the loss of my marriage/relationship of (21) years and take it slow.Intiallially I was going to every event, hanging out with my friends and family to get support etc... but one Christmas eve I was alone and reality kicked in & I just start crying a river of tears. That's when I realized I had been running from my pain and devastated .It was my decision to get divorce, however I didn't know how it would affect my life our my son's life even though we did a great job co-parenting.I was overwhelmed with guilt,felt scared and my whole world changed.I persevered and stood strong but it was the hardest decision I every had to make and I do miss having my family.However,I can always hold on to the beautiful memories we shared.I wish you and your babies as well as Cory a lifetime of happiness.🙏🏽😇♥️

[@Amhappy-wq9oq]

Sounds like getting a divorce wasn’t the answer.

[@Mindyobusiness89]

Then why get married in the first place when she wanted to put herself first

[@serveriamanning6313]

Her marriage..her decision. Love Tia!

[@tiffanysimms75]

I agree with you

[@misshglady4lyfe]

The sad thing is that this awakening happened after having two kids with this Mann. It truly does affect children when their parents separate and even more when other People are introduced to their little. Lives and they have to be ok with that and which they shouldn't. My point is what I've learned is pick and choose wisely whom to have children with and whom to marry.

[@classicstorm]

Crazy thing is they were together for like 10 years before they got married...they have been together for over 20 years...

[@lyanimoody6554]

Divorce is like a death , there's nothing great about it in God's eyes. But I will pray for her , Cory and their family 🙏🏼 shalom in Jesus Christ name

[@Jezzhalo]

Let God be her judge please, not us.. God still loves her and will continue to bless her and her children. She is happy, and that’s what matters.

[@EmaliaDenoon]

The off shoulder is giving me life!

[@caarmynjaay]

She is really giving me everything with this outfit!!

[@TriciaRP]

@@caarmynjaay always too naked. She need to cover up and Go back to the Lord

[@filmadcamp1512]

Why is she doing an interview to talk about her divorce. If she don't go sit down.

[@nellypendal5632]

😂😂😂

[@jackiemaldonado7777]

She was about to cry when she was talking about traveling 🥺 you could tell she was holding back tears

[@nellypendal5632]

I saw that as well

[@lenebrantley221]

She did look a little sad in her eyes. But it's normal for her to feel hurt. I am glad that she refuse to wallow in the sadness. We don't know what caused the dissolution of her marriage. She's looking good.😊

[@mdjwalker]

Yes! This is exactly what I'm going through right now, you have to love and focus on yourself as well. Divorce isn't always a sad negative thing, some people grow apart but can remain friends. Life is very short...live and be happy!

[@koop2.1.5]

Why are you getting a divorce?

[@koop2.1.5]

@@maryluvsmusic9298 😂😭😭. Miss cut the bs & stay with your family

[@jasonarnold6271]

Divorce should never really be sad. 2 people who should never have been married told each other a bunch of lies in front of an audience. How long do these "relationships" last anymore anyway.

[@positivevibe7684]

I can definitely relate to her when she speaks on working on self. She is absolutely right, it is not easy..very hard but we'll worth 💯...it's like an awakening. I faced things I did not want to face but needed to in order to heal internal. I am a big fan of counseling as well..its not a fix all, you must do the work. You are beautiful inside and out Tia with a beautiful Spirit. May you find that special partner to love you unconditionally if that's what you desire.💕

[@purple7vi0let]

I don’t like how they asked about her divorce right from the get-go. She was obviously very nervous and tried to cover it up with loud laughs. I’ll pray for her!

[@fredafrimpong6467]

She didn't have to come on a show just months after divorce, she knew it would come. Sometimes take a step back n be by ur self a bit before any public appearance

[@purple7vi0let]

@@fredafrimpong6467 I agree with you 100% but she is in show-business and I believe she was there to promote her project, so there’s a proper way to go about things.

[@jazzmenmccarty5281]

She’s not obligated to share the specific details and what the exact moment was where she knew. She knew she was no longer happy was a big part for her & she made the decision. People so badly want people to be vulnerable with what they’re experiencing & unfortunately most of the time when someone is y’all drag them. So I feel like either way as long as she’s at peace nobodies opinion really matters. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@Mostvile]

This is some Jada Pinkett type of reasoning

[@bellinamay7171]

🤣🤣

[@terrisl.edwards2743]

Congratulations to you, Tia, for identifying what you need to keep you above board! You and Corey produced two beautiful children! As you move through this season of your life keep inspiring us with your authenticity!

[@jaywill1868]

And also how to break your home and leave your children with no presence of a manly figure. Lead your boss chick life.

[@Bsb0830]

@@jaywill1868 If divorce is graduation, then marriage has higher graduation rates than most high schools and universities.

[@kseke25]

@@jaywill1868Their father is still in their lives although he doesn’t need to be in hers.

[@camhaw]

Love this woman so much and I’m so proud of her! YOLO! Be happy! You deserve it! ❤

[@rickabeauxx7420]

She truly is glowing, happy for you, Tia ❤

[@Hfg904]

I’m proud of her for speaking her truth ~ nothing and no one is perfect ~ life is about lessons and growth ~ a lot of people are just interested in gossip and the negative superficial side of life ~ because obviously their lives are boring and stale ~ but in the end what really matters most is what you as an individual gain from your own experiences in this big classroom called life and when it’s time to close that chapter....... and if not you’ll be repeating that same lesson until you finally learn it......but she’s a wise old soul....she became aware and nipped it....bravo to her 👍🏾 I applaud her sincerity ~ the media can a monster and those baby monsters on the sidelines who want to feed on it are a real thing ~ thank you for sharing this message! Healing is a real thing as well ~ Peace and Blessings ~ Love and Light 🦋

[@wb1447]

Tia you are awesome..your spirit is 1000 and I know that you will achieve whatever you seek in life..enjoy life..let your peace of mind guide into love..joy..and happiness 💜

[@UnpopularOpinionByNkiruka]

Divorce is like a death. Bc you joined your life with another human being and now that is being ripped apart. You think you okay after the divorce happens and your body, mind and soul will grieve what was once there whether you want it to or not. I kept telling everyone I was okay and a year later grief hit me out of nowhere! That was a painful season. That is why when you say I Do please make sure you get pre marital counseling and allow someone else to give you a perspective you don’t see so you will know exactly what you are getting into and down the road.

[@sherylbrown837]

..and remember that you are a separate individual, accountable to yourself first. If anything else in this world threatens your peace or joy, you cannot function & should sever the ties. The only other entity in this world that a human hold onto at the expense of their peace is their young children, with whom you share DNA.

[@lbu9542]

So so true.

[@cyxw1234]

Death?? 🤔🧐🥺😕

[@donnalouise1218]

@@cyxw1234 Yes, the death of your marriage which doesn't even get closure. You still have to see them at family affairs, or go back to court for whatever reasons, etc. And you grieve if you were really in love. Some may even go through the stages of grief before they heal. Tia may be in the honeymoon stage of her divorce, because it's not a celebration when a marriage fails.

[@cyxw1234]

@@donnalouise1218 I think it really depends on the Couple and their marriage. Reasons and other issues!

[@rustlesee]

Sorta cringy to harp on someone’s divorce. Sometimes it doesn’t work, and it’s okay. We’ve all had relationships that ran the course. Let it go and move on.. dang. 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@praise874]

These questions are awful.

[@ells80]

Well she’s a public figure living parts of her life publicly and she agreed to the divorce press tour.

[@juliusbrewster]

Just curious. If the shoe were on the other foot, and her husband decided to leave the marriage, and then sat up there and said the exact same thing she said, about his happiness, his self love, his value, his worth, his journey and truth etc. Would he get the same amout of support as the audience and this comment section is giving her for leaving her marriage?

[@kenneyp.9456]

They would murder him

[@TheBeautywithin12]

He wouldn’t. Which is sad.

[@samanthalake5011]

Men don't file for divorce because YOU are the cause of women's grief. Why would YOU leave? Nice try though.

[@juliusbrewster]

@@samanthalake5011 No, men mostly do not leave because we understand that we have a duty to the protection and provision of our wife and children. Marriage isn't about happiness. It's about duty and responsibility. Happiness comes from within.

[@kenneyp.9456]

@@samanthalake5011 you don’t makes no sense. Men don’t file for divorce because we understand it’s bigger than us it’s about the family. Plus it’s easier to keep y’all then go threw a divorce process

[@racquellevias9297]

I am Happy for Tia. No one should have to stay in a situation to please others. Do you sis. 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

[@lenebrantley221]

Absolutely right! Tia is a beautiful woman. She deserves to be happy.

[@katyarnold6757]

Good!! for Tia Mowry. I thank God!! she got out of an unhealthy marriage. She is 100% absolutely correct life is too short to be unhappy. Tia is smart she realize that her marriage wasn't working anymore and wasn't serving her happiness and well-being was being jeopardize being in a unhealthy marriage. May God give Tia strength and peace and happiness.🙏🙏

[@jesusislife2837]

Please leave God out of it. He hates divorce. Vows are not taken seriously these days. What happened to till death do us part. People are all about self, self, self.

[@katyarnold6757]

@@jesusislife2837 You don't know the circumstances of Mrs. Mowry marriage situation. I know if I was married and it's wasn't working out and my mental, and physical well being was is suffering I would file for divorce too!!. Marriage is not for everyone. If physical and mental abuse, lying, cheating, is going on in a marriage every women should leave so she can keep her sanity.

[@justlurkin]

@@katyarnold6757 ok thats sounds good and all but still dont act like you and God are on the same page with that. You worship yourself.

[@Christopher0632]

@@justlurkin They've been defying God's will since the Garden of Eden, smh.

[@katyarnold6757]

@@justlurkin What are you talking about I worship myself? I do not worship myself. I fear almighty God. I would never compare myself to God almighty. I have a right to my opinion just like you have a right to post you opinion.

[@mdooms76]

I admire her for getting out of the marriage while she's still young. Many people endure marriage like it's some life "sentence" when they are miserable. That is not living. People change and sometimes you just don't fit together anymore. No shame is admitting that and moving on with your life while you have time!

[@PermanentHigh]

Young? 😂😂😂

[@Mindyobusiness89]

She’s old already

[@richievanessa85]

She’s not young and she will see that decision she made will be a mistake. All because she wants to be “happy”.

[@joytomorrow1933]

It's not up to other people to decide whats best for other's and none of you were there to know what was going on, see if you stay in a marriage just say your married you will not be happy, it's crazy to stay with someone who no longer make you happy.

[@joytomorrow1933]

Tia look better then some 25 year old I've seen today, I'm sure if she wanted someone else she could get them, people do fall in love at older age.

[@merickminer6521]

the blind leading the blind

[@ruckes13]

AMEN TIA I TOTALL AGREE!! if you are not happy don't stay. That's why I got a Divorce.

[@resilientred1699]

She awakened something in me.❤ Wishing Tia blessings on her new journey.

[@kyrieyanaroberts3862]

Yes I definitely had an aha moment listening to her.

[@robertwells2032]

The same selfishness... she is exuding?

[@charmainewhilby6211]

@@robertwells2032 Y Wcy

[@charmainewhilby6211]

@@robertwells2032 12

[@charmainewhilby6211]

@@kyrieyanaroberts3862 12wcy

[@trinaP23]

As a divorce women, I could relate to Tia very much. She said it so well. She has so much to offer other women.

[@teresamarie7460]

So you divorced because you wanted to become a lesbian...

[@bodirockbeats]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@consciousanfesiashapsnikof8688]

Exactly what does Tia have to offer women. She needs to learn to stop being an actor/entertainer. Marriage is not a curriculum.

[@koop2.1.5]

How did your 2nd marriage go?

[@lenebrantley221]

@@consciousanfesiashapsnikof8688 Curriculum 😄 Whatever gets her through it.

[@vicm2971]

She isn't gonna tell us what's really going on cause it's not our business. But she Is a intelligent woman. She divorced him for a reason, guaranteed. She handled this situation wonderfully. Love her!

[@ansarmohammed3329]

She seems uncomfortable to talk about her divorce. Her response was theatrical. She said a whole lot without really saying anything. They shouldn't have asked her about it.

[@jamillahbrooks597]

YOU GOT IT YOU GET IT!! LOVE TIA PEACE AND JOY WE ALL DESERVE IT...

[@sharonsmith380]

I love Tia. Always have. I loved this interview. They kept pressing but she stood resilient. To me, she fought back the urge to cry. Like a lot of you said, she doesn't owe us full disclosure. She's a strong woman, a great mom/businesswoman and she loved Cory. I wish them both well. ❤

[@tyara.collins]

Skin just beaming! She is aging so gracefully. She is at peace and happy. She’s absolutely gorgeous ❤

[@tab2tab]

2 months out of a 27 year marriage. Hard when your husband says he does not want to be married anymore and you keep trying to hang on cause you still love. Then one day you realize your mental and spiritual health means more.

[@theeradiantgoddess]

She came with wisdom. Blessings to you Tia!

[@crazy4corbinbleux]

1. Her ‘explanation’ for the divorce did not make any sense to me. 2. She doesn’t owe any of us an explanation.

[@dlightfulheiress]

Omg we have the same mom vibe I am about the experiences with my kids and agree love watching their faces when they see something new

[@phyllisjrcrestorationdecordesi]

Marriage is like a College Curriculum???? No one owes ANYONE an explanation of their decision to end their relationship, BUT to compare Marriage to a College Course....Uhhhh....Nope, Not a good comparison. Regardless of the comparison, I wish her, Cory and the children the best.

[@crazy4corbinbleux]

LOL that part caught me off guard too.. I was like what?!

[@phyllisjrcrestorationdecordesi]

@@crazy4corbinbleux Yeah...I believe she was just nervous and trying to make sure she didn't bad mouth Cory (which I applaud her for that) or place anymore negative vibes on the split up of their relationship. I hate that Marriage (TODAY, for SOME NOT ALL)..isn't recieved as a sacred and honorable bond that will have it's ups and downs. I know every circumstance is different and their are valid reasons to permanently part, but if the mindset of getting married in the first place is compared to choosing a "College Curriculum", then it was bound to come to an end....just like going to College, you graduate and move on (basically is what she said). They are both strong individuals and I believe they and the children will be ok.

[@heavenlygal101]

Great interview! Tia is amazing!

[@cxm1211]

I am going through the same thing. I was told I am be selfish and it’s not about my happiness. Watching Tia and I agree life is to short to be unhappy. People say y’all been together so long or you 41 what are you going to do.

[@themarathoncontinues4211]

Happiness is a fickle emotion you can never permanently attain. That’s why it’s better to focus on legacy. So to dishonour your vows over “happiness” is selfish. It’s the same as a man cheating on you. It’s taking the easy way out.

[@schurrlittle1339]

I AM HAPPY FOR TIA AND THAT SHE HAS MOVED ON, NO DIVORCE BY FAR IS EASY BUT AT THE END OF THE DAY IT IS ABOUT YOUR PEACE OF MIND AND HAPPINESS!!

[@rebeccabsomanybooks3558]

Thank you so much. Tia. Well said. God Bless

[@carolynlong8701]

Praying for Tia and her family 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@mrsvr]

Marriage is NOT about self and one's own happiness. It's loyalty, fidelity through sickness and health for rich for poor. It's sad to see people throw away their marriages

[@tshc4778]

Do honestly think that her being happy was the reason?! You don’t know what went on in her marriage. That’s something she will never share and shouldn’t have to! Read between the lines.

[@themarathoncontinues4211]

@@tshc4778 nothing happened. Same way nothing happened in most of these divorces nowadays. It’s very simple, the woman gets bored and wants to have some new “experiences” if you get what I mean. She doesn’t want a guilty conscience of cheating and wrecks the family in order to get that. Done. This is confirmed by the thirst traps she’s posting

[@tshc4778]

@@themarathoncontinues4211 do you know them personally? Or just another one making judgment off what you think it is?!

[@giyawilbourn8653]

Such a beautiful person. She tried to really keep things positive. If y'all can read between the lines, she mentioned she loss her grandmother & niece not long ago. She also mentioned material things. Hollywood thrives off materialism & vanity, but not enough love & family values. To be a bright light in a wicked society is tough. I believe Tia had to choose this way, rather than the bloody way. May the Most High keep her & her family safe.

[@aylalayla9299]

its just so crazy that they look the same but also have the same voice and all the mimic. i love them❤

[@berniecole5757]

So many women need to hear this. Tapping into our true happiness and knowing when something isn’t serving your true self! So many women suffer in depression in silence

[@jayjohnson5501]

It's a two-way street a man's happiness is just as important. Never disregard that or it won't last. Be willing to listen to understand and adapt to change and don't be so quick to get upset when you don't get the response you want. Marriage is not easy and it's constant. Unconditional love is hard to find.

[@Jezzhalo]

But she’s not in the marriage no more

[@jayjohnson5501]

@@Jezzhalo my point exactly because her happiness is the only thing that was important.

[@DaOldSchoolRapLova96]

@@jayjohnson5501 that’s why you don’t get married nowadays. Nothing makes these women happy. It’s sad to see. Men loss everything in a divorce.

[@jayjohnson5501]

@@DaOldSchoolRapLova96 you can still get married but it has to be the right woman. Nowadays too many women think a cute face, nice body, or a bag is good enough to put up with them. Find you a woman with some substance. With the qualities that last a lifetime✊🏽

[@slhairston92]

This was a Great interview!! 🙂❤

[@GraceReport]

Wow Tia, so beautifully said!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@katherinegreen4712]

I like how she’s not putting much detail out there. Her children will have to watch these videos one day. Very smart move.

[@Michelle_Michelle___]

God wants us to be happy but the reason we are marrying these days is to please ourselves when marriage was intended to please Him. It’s sad.

[@LadySunflower1224]

Peace and love for her and her family🥰

[@barbaraharris1162]

This is such a blessing.... Thanks for sharing your story..... I too made the choice to Love me and evolve.... Life is short.... Blessing 🙏

[@tipsandtricks6071]

Marriage is about duty to your family, not to yourself. Making a promise in church to god, means nothing to some people.

[@chrissyh3270]

I am going to be happy and keep my husband. I do not make him responsible for my happiness and I live my best life every day. I wish them both well.

[@ralphangel561]

She's certified crazy

[@wrecker402]

I just saw someone post " Are we going to hear Cory side of this matter" Where my response to that is ...Don't you know men aren't allowed these days to have an opinion or to speak freely so as to not upset/ offend the opposite gender.

[@WVgirl1996]

I agree with her completely 💯. Putting an end to my marriage that was completely unbalanced was the most healthy act I could do for myself and my two young children. We are women of the most High. Changing the narrative of the term “Divorce” to a celebration of an opportunity for growth in this life and peace…is all within reach.

[@PermanentHigh]

That's nice and all but your marriage failed and you failed. You took vows for life and then bailed

[@WVgirl1996]

@@PermanentHigh nope. I survived. Mine was abusive and I had to get the authorities involved. I survived and so did my children. Everyone’s situation is different. Sending you love.

[@Mindyobusiness89]

@@WVgirl1996 your situation isn’t the same as hers. She wants to be single just because

[@themarathoncontinues4211]

@@WVgirl1996 she wasn’t getting abused. She left so she can post thirst traps in peace, it’s a middle life crisis.

[@nissimusic2]

Ummmm, no need to change the narrative of divorce, especially, when marraige means forever

[@pattyscake7938]

Why did she cut Tia off at the end like that after asking all those questions about her getting divorced?!! They should have moved on after the first question! 🤔

[@samiirj8414]

It's probably because Tia wasn't being as messy or salacious with the answers as they would have liked her to be

[@atriplethreat111]

My two cents.. Tia and her husband definitely had different upbringings and are different people based on that..when you're in the honeymoon phase and then children come along, you start to have a better understanding and grasp as to who that person is and the differences start to show up a lot more versus when you were just in love and only had each other to think about in the marriage

[@okayimbackwhateverjones]

That was beautiful! And lol, I'm not the only one that uses the curriculum frame of reference

[@Vic2point0]

The group that talks about "self-love" is not the group that focuses on everybody else's happiness.

[@MelissaLona]

You know what is so sad. When you go on a tour talking about your happiness after divorcing your partner and being completely insensitive to the person on the other end of this tragedy. When one want a divorce and the other doesn’t, it hurts immensely. There seems to be no compassion.

[@achatwithgoitse]

Wow. I wonder which kind of compassion you’re looking for. I see everyone else appreciating she didn’t bash her husband. Also the partners who usually don’t want the divorce are the ones who deserve it. Also I’m not sure how often you can get partners amicable to it. Someone not wanting a divorce does not mean they should not be divorced.

[@MelissaLona]

@@achatwithgoitse you don’t get it honey. Of course she’s not going to bash him. That’s not a good look on her. She’s also not telling the real reason for the divorce which she’s entitled to because it’s her business. But the self love talk ain’t it. And we know that. Self love doesn’t tell you to divorce your husband. I love how so many of you assume because she want a divorce he is somehow so deserving of it. So you making him out to be wrong and you don’t even know what he did or didn’t do. Of course he’s going to be amicable. What else is he gonna do? He can’t make her stay. All I’m saying is imagine not wanting a divorce but your ex is running around telling everyone she’s happy about divorcing you. That will hurt a lot especially if he still loves her. Maybe he cheated, maybe he didn’t, maybe he didn’t help enough around the house, maybe the passion is gone, I really don’t know. I know people look for more reasons to leave a marriage than to stay. And that’s a problem.

[@shyphyre]

@@MelissaLona They are looking for instant gratification and don't want to work on the commitments they made when taking those wedding vows to their partner.

[@kickheavy8982]

Thank you! Finally a voice of reason in these comments! Everyone else in the comments is congratulating her as if getting divorced and talking about how "graduating" from marriage is a good thing. It's sad.

[@kenneyp.9456]

She’ll regret it

[@b-gill9224]

I hope young women don’t see this and see marriage as an experience rather than a lifelong commitment.

[@CT-cb3kb]

PEACE AND JOY.....let no one rain on it🎯

[@lyricist9126]

Don't settle; love, happiness & peace is the goal.

[@zhanazhana1001]

It feels like she’s trying to prove that she’s okay.