The Turbulent Journey of Tiffany Haddish: From Career Milestones to Legal Controversies
Tiffany Haddish's meteoric rise to fame began with her breakthrough role in 'Girls Trip' in July 2017 From legal scandals to career highlights, this article delves into key moments spanning January 2018 to November 2023, including an exciting deal of the day
Since her breakout role in Girls Trip, Tiffany Haddish has been a formidable presence in the comedy world. However, her career has not been without its challenges. In the 2017 movie, Haddish played the confident and bold character Dina, who embarked on a wild adventure with a group of friends portrayed by Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Regina Hall.
Haddish's rising star brought with it a spotlight on her personal life. In 2019, she began dating rapper Common after meeting on the set of The Kitchen, but their relationship came to an end in 2021.
She described their relationship as "the healthiest, the most fun" she'd ever had, and expressed feeling the safest she'd ever felt in a relationship. However, she claimed that Common broke up with her over the phone, stating, "I think this relationship has run its course." Haddish responded by telling him, "OK. Like, you gonna be a 50-year-old single man. OK?"
Keep scrolling to revisit Haddish’s ups and downs over the years:
January 2018
Despite Girls Trip being Haddish's breakout role as an actress, she viewed it simply as another achievement to add to her résumé. Reflecting on this, Haddish expressed to Vanity Fair, "Girls Trip, it was like, 'Oh, good I got a job.' The big moment for me was doing stand-up on The Arsenio Hall Show. To me, that was bigger than me doing Def Comedy Jam, that was bigger than me doing Live at Gotham, or The Tonight Show, or anything like that because I remember being a little girl watching [the original] Arsenio Hall Show, wishing I could hang out with Arsenio, be Arsenio’s friend, or something in some kind of way."
She expressed at that moment, "And then as I got into comedy like, 'Oh man, if I could do comedy, I'm there.' And then it went away. And then when it came back, I was like, 'Oh, this is my chance.' And when I finally got a chance to do stand-up on there, to me that was like, 'I made it. Whatever comes after this is cake.'"
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September 2018
Haddish won her first major acting accolade, an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, for her Saturday Night Live hosting debut.
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December 2019
Haddish discovered her Jewish ancestry when she reconnected with her birth father at age 27. To honor this newfound heritage, she studied for and had her own bat mitzvah at the age of 40. She named her service the "Black Mitzvah," as it symbolized her identity as a Black woman embracing her Jewish roots. The event was the inspiration for a Netflix special. Haddish explained her decision in an Instagram video, stating that she is Jewish by DNA and wanted to officially become a grown woman through this ritual.
March 2021
She remarked, "Therefore, in tribute to my father and our forefathers, I aim to uphold their legacy. I aspire to pursue something that symbolizes progress and wisdom. Moreover, my calling on this earth is to educate. Judaism fundamentally revolves around the notions of teaching, learning, and passing down narratives."
March 2021
Haddish's nomination for two Grammy Awards resulted in her first win at the 2021 ceremony for narrating the Black Mitzvah comedy album. Her joyous reaction was captured while filming the TV series Kids Say the Darndest Things. She expressed disbelief, exclaiming, "I just won a Grammy? Are you serious? You know a Black woman hasn't won in that category since 1986? Yeah, a Black woman hasn't won for best comedy album since Whoopi Goldberg."
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November 2021
News broke in November that Haddish and Common ended their year-long relationship.
January 2022
On January 14, it was confirmed that Haddish had been arrested in Atlanta for driving under the influence, reportedly after falling asleep at the wheel. She was later released on bond after several hours.
“I’ve been praying to God to send me a new man. A good man. And God went ahead and sent me four … in uniform,” she said on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on January 24. “And now I got a really great lawyer, and we’re going to work it out. I’ve got to get my asking of things to God a little better!”
September 2022
Haddish and fellow comedian Arie Spears were accused of encouraging two underage siblings to perform inappropriate acts on camera for a Funny or Die sketch. Haddish and her legal team quickly denied the claims as "meritless," with Spears also refuting the accusations. The plaintiffs later dropped their lawsuit.
“Oh, I lost everything. All my gigs … gone,” Haddish told TMZ after the legal battle. “I don’t know, bro. … I don’t have no job.”
July 2023
Haddish shared with The Washington Post that she experienced her eighth miscarriage. "My uterus is shaped like a heart. It just can't hold onto anything," she disclosed. "I didn't want to hear people asking, 'Are you OK? Are you alright?' Like a wounded animal, I'd rather just go into a cave alone and lick my wounds."
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Earlier that month, Haddish told Rachel Bilson on her “Broad Ideas” podcast that her pregnancy losses had “a lot to do” with her endometriosis, which was initially misdiagnosed.
November 2023
Haddish was taken into custody for her second DUI on November 24 in Beverly Hills. Authorities were alerted when Haddish was discovered unconscious in her running vehicle. She has not publicly commented on the incident.
