History of Tabitha Brown (actress) in Timeline

Tabitha Brown is an American actress, Emmy-winning host, social media personality, entrepreneur, and author known for creating online video content that combines veganism, humor, and motivational speaking. She's gained significant popularity, boasting millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram. Often described as "America's Mom," her content is praised for being comforting and calming. Brown hosts the Food Network's plant-based cooking competition 'It's CompliPlated' and the Emmy-winning YouTube children's show 'Tab Time'.

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February 4, 1979: Tabitha Brown's Birth

On February 4, 1979, Tabitha Bonita Brown (née Thomas) was born. She is an American actress, Emmy-winning host, social media personality, entrepreneur, & author.

2002: Co-hosting Local Late-Night Show

In 2002, Tabitha Brown began co-hosting a local late-night show where she interviewed celebrities performing at Greensboro Coliseum Complex.

2004: Move to Los Angeles and Stand-Up Comedy Attempt

In 2004, Tabitha Brown moved back to Los Angeles with her husband and tried stand-up comedy.

2007: Mother's Death and Career Restart

Following her mother's death in 2007, Tabitha Brown began her career acting in small roles in indie and direct-to-video films.

October 2017: Becoming an Uber Driver

In October 2017, Tabitha Brown became an Uber driver to make ends meet as a struggling actress.

December 2017: Viral Video Review

In December 2017, Tabitha Brown's video review of a Whole Foods Market vegan BLT sandwich went viral, leading to a brand ambassadorship.

2018: Facebook Live Broadcasts

Since early 2018, Tabitha Brown had been broadcasting live cooking shows and product reviews on Facebook Live.

March 2020: TikTok Account Success

In early March 2020, Tabitha Brown created a TikTok account and quickly gained 2 million followers within five weeks by sharing vegan recipes, cooking tips, and encouraging advice.

April 2020: Signing with Creative Artists Agency

In late April 2020, Tabitha Brown signed with Creative Artists Agency.

June 2020: Hosting All Love

In late June 2020, Tabitha Brown began hosting "All Love" on Ellen Digital Network.

2020: TikTok Account Creation

In 2020, Tabitha Brown created her TikTok account and quickly gained a large following.

2021: Hosting Tab Time, Launching Donna's Recipe, and Publishing First Book

In 2021, Tabitha Brown hosted the YouTube Original children's show "Tab Time", launched a hair care line called "Donna's Recipe", and published her first book, which became a No. 1 New York Times Best Seller.

2021: NAACP Image Award and Book Publication in 2021

In 2021, Tabitha Brown won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Social Media Personality. Her book, "Feeding the Soul (because it's my business): Finding Our Way to Joy, Love and Freedom," was published in 2021.

2021: Appearance on The Conners

On Sept 22nd, 2021, Tabitha Brown appeared on The Conners as a Psychic.

2022: Deal with Target

In 2022, Brown secured a deal with Target to create a line of vegan foods and kitchen items.

2022: Clothing Collection with Target and Appearance on Good Morning America

In 2022, Tabitha Brown launched a clothing collection with Target Corporation and appeared on Good Morning America.

2022: Publication of Cookbook

In 2022, William Morrow published Tabitha Brown's debut cookbook, "Cooking from the Spirit: Easy, Delicious, and Joyful Plant-Based Inspirations."

2022: Hosting It's CompliPlated

In 2022, the Food Network hired Tabitha Brown to host and executive produce the network’s first plant-based cooking competition series, It's CompliPlated.

March 2023: Social Media Following in March 2023

As of March 2023, Tabitha Brown had over 5 million followers on TikTok and over 4.2 million followers on Instagram.

2023: Children's and Family Emmy Award Win

In 2023, Tabitha Brown won the Children's and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Host.

2023: USA Today Feature

In 2023, USA Today listed the book's peach cobbler recipe on a list of egg-free recipes to try as egg prices rise.

2024: "Top 100 Vegan Cookbooks of All Time"

VegNews listed it as one of the "Top 100 Vegan Cookbooks of All Time" in 2024.

2025: Target's DEI Program Changes and Public Response

In 2025, Target announced changes to its DEI programs, leading to backlash, and Brown faced criticism for urging against a boycott due to potential impacts on her sales and other minority-owned businesses.