Tia Mowry is stepping into a brand-new chapter of life, and honestly, she's doing it with the kind of grace and clarity we all wish we had. The Sister, Sister alum recently opened up at the 2025 BET Awards, speaking candidly about her personal transformation, her short-lived but impactful reality series Tia Mowry: My Next Act, and how she’s embracing this new phase of self-discovery post-divorce.
Let’s rewind a bit. If you caught Tia Mowry: My Next Act on We TV, you already know it wasn’t your average glossy celeb reality show. It was raw. It was real. And most importantly, it was intentional. From the jump, Mowry made it clear the show was never meant to be a long-running reality spectacle. Speaking on the red carpet, she confirmed, “It was a limited one-time run. It was kind of like a docuseries for me.”
And that docuseries? It dove straight into the messy, vulnerable aftermath of her divorce from actor Cory Hardrict — a marriage that spanned 14 years and ended in 2023. Rather than shying away from the pain and the hard truths, Mowry leaned in. “I just wanted to open up my world just for a little bit and share some vulnerability and vulnerable moments,” she shared. That level of emotional honesty is something we rarely see in the curated world of celebrity.
She wasn't just putting her life on screen for drama or ratings. It was bigger than that. “My goal was for women to not necessarily feel like they are alone,” Mowry said. “Everything I do is intentional when it comes to my ‘why.’ I’m all about empowerment, about inspiring, about helping and educating in any way that I can.”
And here’s something beautiful — her honesty paid off. Though she wasn’t expecting it, the show earned a nomination at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards. “To see that it was recognized, I was not looking for that at all,” she told PEOPLE. “It really touched my soul that this show was and has been received, noticed, heard, and supported. I’m just grateful.”
Let’s talk about that peaceful era she’s in now. Yes, peaceful era — not just a moment, not just a mood, but a whole lifestyle shift. Mowry described it beautifully: “Peace is something that you have to work towards. And once you receive it, it is such a wonderful place to be at.” She’s not about clinging to control or forcing life to bend to her will anymore. “I don’t think you find peace in trying to control and trying to hold on. You find it in letting go and just trusting God.”
In a world obsessed with hustle, fixing, and proving, that kind of message feels radical. And you can tell she’s living it. “I can just see my life evolving,” she continued. “And I can say I’m on the other side and it feels great.”
Of course, life post-divorce isn’t always a straight path to bliss. The reality series captured those ups and downs — from the challenges of co-parenting to rediscovering herself as an individual and a mom. But it also celebrated the quiet victories: showing up for herself, building a new normal, and, most importantly, finding joy again.
One of the most exciting elements for longtime fans is the possibility — however slim — of a Sister, Sister reboot. Yes, she’s leaving the door cracked open. “Yeah, I mean, never say never,” Mowry teased. “I’m just a huge believer in that, meaning I don’t have a crystal ball, but never say never.”
But even with that tease, there’s a lot of reverence in her words for the original show. The iconic '90s sitcom, which ran from 1994 to 1999, followed twin sisters separated at birth and reunited by chance — a premise that brought heart, humor, and representation to TV screens everywhere. Mowry starred alongside her real-life twin sister Tamera Mowry-Housley, and together they made magic.
Still, when it comes to possibly resurrecting the Landry-Campbell family dynamic, she’s cautious. “I will say this: It was such a beautiful, amazing show, and a part of me also just wants to leave it there. You know what I mean? Let it be.”
You can tell she treasures what the show represented — not just for her, but for an entire generation. “It was so wonderful and so amazing. So I feel like, to be honest with you, I also have that feeling as well,” she said. “So I’m like, okay, never say never, but it was such a great show and I wouldn’t want to mess it up in any kind of way. It’s a classic.”
So what’s next for Tia Mowry? That’s the magic — she’s taking it one intentional step at a time. Whether she’s producing, acting, writing, or simply living her truth, it’s clear she’s doing it from a place of alignment. She’s not here for chaos or clickbait — she’s here to connect, uplift, and evolve.
If anything, Tia Mowry: My Next Act wasn’t just a glimpse into her post-divorce life — it was a blueprint for anyone navigating their own transformation. It reminded us that vulnerability is powerful, peace is possible, and you can absolutely start over at any age or stage.
And maybe that’s the biggest takeaway: sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is open up your world, share your truth, and then gracefully move on to your next act.
Some Key Takeaways:
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✅ Tia Mowry: My Next Act was always meant to be a one-season docuseries.
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🎭 The show chronicled her journey post-divorce, including co-parenting and rediscovering herself.
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🧘♀️ Mowry is now embracing what she calls her “peaceful era.”
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🏆 The series received a 2025 NAACP Image Awards nomination.
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📺 A Sister, Sister reboot? "Never say never," but Mowry is protective of its legacy.
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❤️ Her message to women? You’re not alone — healing is messy but worth it.
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