Tiffany Haddish is an American comedian, actress, and author born on December 3, 1979. She became widely recognized after starring in the comedy movie “Girls Trip” in 2017 which earned her many awards and was praised as one of the best performances of the century by The New Yorker.
Time magazine named her one of the world’s most influential people in 2018. The Hollywood Reporter also listed her as one of the most powerful figures in entertainment in 2018 and 2019.
Haddish’s career includes roles on TV shows like “The Carmichael Show” and “The Last O.G.” as well as the Apple TV+ series “The Afterparty” where she played Detective Danner. She was also the executive producer and voice of Tuca in the animated series “Tuca & Bertie”.
In addition to her TV work, Tiffany Haddish has appeared in films such as “Keanu Night School” “Nobody’s Fool” “The Kitchen” “Like a Boss”, and “Here Today”.
She won a Primetime Emmy Award for hosting Saturday Night Live in 2017 and wrote a memoir called “The Last Black Unicorn” the same year. Her album “Black Mitzvah” released in 2019 won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album making her only the second African-American woman to achieve this honor after Whoopi Goldberg in 1986.
| Full Name | Tiffany Sara Cornilia Haddish |
| Date of Birth | December 3, 1979 |
| Place of Birth | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress, Comedian, Author |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Spouse | William Stewart |
| Children | None |
| Net Worth | $6 million |
Tiffany Haddish’s Early Life and Education
Tiffany Haddish grew up in South Central Los Angeles California. Her father was Eritrean Jewish and her mother was African-American with ties to the Jehovah’s Witness community. When Tiffany was three her father left and her mother remarried adding two half-sisters and two half-brothers to their family.
In 1988, tragedy struck when Tiffany’s mother suffered a severe brain injury in a car accident while they were living in Colton California. This accident led to her mother developing schizophrenia and becoming volatile. Tiffany at just nine years old and the eldest of five siblings took on the role of caregiver. It was during this time that Tiffany discovered humor as a way to lighten the mood at home and school.
Tiffany faced more challenges when her stepfather later confessed to tampering with her mother’s car brakes hoping to cause a fatal accident to collect insurance money. Luckily Tiffany and her siblings stayed home that day and while her mother survived the family was deeply affected.
At the age of 13, Tiffany Haddish and her siblings entered foster care where she continued using humor to navigate unfamiliar surroundings. They were reunited under their grandmother’s care when Tiffany was 15. Despite these hardships, Tiffany attended schools in Los Angeles where she struggled with reading until high school where a dedicated teacher helped her improve. She was also involved in drama and comedy using her talents to connect with others and cope with her circumstances.
After high school, Tiffany faced homelessness living out of her car for a period. In 1997 at the age of 17, she chose to pursue comedy as a way to cope with her challenges. This decision was influenced by mentors she encountered at the Laugh Factory Comedy Camp who included well-known comedians like Richard Pryor and the Wayans brothers. Comedy became Tiffany’s passion and lifeline allowing her to transform her life experiences into something positive.
Despite being accepted into New York University Tiffany couldn’t afford the tuition and chose not to take on debt. Instead, she attended Santa Monica College. Before her breakthrough in entertainment, she worked various jobs including customer service roles at airports.
Tiffany Haddish’s journey from adversity to success is a testament to her resilience and the power of comedy as a healing force in her life. Her ability to turn pain into laughter has not only shaped her career but also provided her with a sense of empowerment and safety.
Career
Tiffany Haddish got her big break on Bill Bellamy’s “Who’s Got Jokes?” comedy competition. Since then she’s been on a variety of TV shows like “Chelsea Lately”, “That’s So Raven”, and “The Carmichael Show”. She’s also starred in movies like “Girls Trip” and “Night School”.
In “Girls Trip” Haddish’s role as Dina earned her praise as a breakout star similar to Melissa McCarthy. The movie was a big hit making over $140 million worldwide. Her performance was so notable that it was recognized by critics as one of the best of the 21st century.
Haddish’s comedy special Tiffany Haddish: She Ready! From the Hood to Hollywood debuted on Showtime in 2017 showcasing her funny and heartfelt life stories. She’s also hosted shows like “Saturday Night Live” making history as the first African-American woman stand-up comedian to do so.
In 2018, Haddish continued to shine starring in “The Last O.G.” alongside Tracy Morgan and reuniting with the director of “Girls Trip” for “Night School”. She’s also known for voicing characters in animated films and hosting the revival of Kids Say the Darndest Things.
Haddish’s career has been marked by achievements like winning a Grammy for Best Comedy Album and being named one of Time magazine’s most influential people. She’s also known for standing up for herself like when she turned down hosting the Grammy Awards over unfair treatment.
Recently she voiced Lady K in the animated series “Karma’s World” showcasing her versatility in entertainment.
Net Worth
Tiffany Haddish has an estimated net worth of $6 Million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of Tiffany Haddish’s net worth comes from her work in movies, TV shows, and comedy. She’s known for acting in films like “Girls Trip” and “Night School,” as well as doing stand-up comedy and appearing on TV. These roles and her talent have helped her earn a lot of money and build her net worth.
Personal life
Tiffany Haddish’s personal life has seen its share of ups and downs. She married William Stewart in 2008 and their wedding was a joyful moment with her father who she had been separated from walking her down the aisle.
Sadly the marriage ended with a divorce filed in 2011 and finalized in 2013. Recently from mid-2020 to November 2021, she was in a relationship with rapper Common.
In 2019, during celebrations marking Eritrea’s independence, Tiffany became a citizen of Eritrea. Her connection to the country deepened after visiting in 2018 to lay her Eritrean father to rest and reunite with her extended family.
She has faced criticism for her support of Eritrea’s president Isaias Afwerki who has led the country since its independence.
Tiffany Haddish briefly explored Scientology in 2017 and in 2019 at the age of 40 she had her bat mitzvah honoring her Jewish heritage. The ceremony was a significant event officiated by Rabbi Susan Silverman sister of comedian Sarah Silverman.
Comedian Billy Crystal who supported Tiffany throughout her conversion to Judaism was also present.
Apart from her career Tiffany is active in advocating for foster care youth. She partnered with Living Advantage for her Suitcase Drive for Foster Youth collecting suitcases to help them keep their belongings. She also volunteers at the Laugh Factory Comedy Camp and runs the She Ready Foundation supporting foster care programs.
Legal issues
On January 14, 2022, Tiffany Haddish was arrested in Peachtree City, Georgia because police thought she was driving under the influence of marijuana. Around 4:00 a.m. someone called 911 about a driver who had fallen asleep at the wheel on Highway 74.
Police found Haddish driving the same car described by the caller. She was trying to park at a house in an Atlanta suburb. They took her to Fayette County Jail but released her the same day after she paid a $1666 bond. At that time Haddish was in the area for filming Haunted Mansion.
On November 24, 2023, Haddish was arrested again for another suspected DUI. The Beverly Hills Police Department got a call at 5:45 a.m. about a woman who was unresponsive in her car on Beverly Drive.
On August 30, 2022, Haddish and fellow comedian Aries Spears were sued. They were accused of grooming and sexually abusing two minors. The lawsuit claimed the children were asked to film comedy skits that included sexual content. Tiffany Haddish’s lawyer Andrew Brettler said the lawsuit was baseless.
Haddish responded on Instagram saying she regretted being in a skit that was supposed to be funny but wasn’t. Later “Jane Doe” asked for the charges against Haddish and Spears to be dropped saying “My family and I have known Tiffany Haddish for many years and we now know she would never hurt me or my brother or help anyone else do anything to harm us. We wish Tiffany the best and are happy we can move on.”