History of Tami Roman in Timeline

Tami Roman, originally Tamisha Akbar Youngblood, is a multifaceted American personality. She is a television personality, model, actress, singer, businesswoman, and producer. Her career began with MTV's "The Real World: Los Angeles" in 1993. She gained wider recognition as a central figure on VH1's "Basketball Wives" (2010–2019). Roman has expanded her acting career with roles in series like "The Family Business," "Truth Be Told," "Haus of Vicious," and "The Ms. Pat Show."

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April 17, 1970: Tami Roman's Birth

On April 17, 1970, Tamisha Akbar Youngblood (née Akbar), known professionally as Tami Roman, was born. She is an American television personality, model, actress, singer, businesswoman and producer.

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1991: Lost Acting Role in Boyz n the Hood

In 1991, Tami Roman lost an acting role in Boyz n the Hood, after which she began taking acting classes from Chip Fields.

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August 26, 1993: Married Kenny Anderson

On August 26, 1993, Tami Roman married NBA player Kenny Anderson.

1993: Gained Fame on The Real World: Los Angeles

In 1993, Tami Roman first gained fame on The Real World: Los Angeles.

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February 2001: Divorced Kenny Anderson

In February 2001, Tami Roman and Kenny Anderson divorced.

2001: Appeared on Card Sharks

In 2001, Tami Roman appeared as the dealer on the revival of Card Sharks.

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2010: Starred on Basketball Wives

In 2010, Tami Roman became one of the breakout stars of VH1's Basketball Wives.

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May 29, 2015: Premiered on Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars

On May 29, 2015, Tami Roman and her boyfriend Reggie Youngblood appeared on Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars for its third season.

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August 17, 2018: Married Reggie Youngblood

On August 17, 2018, Tami Roman married Reggie Youngblood in Las Vegas, which was documented on their spinoff special "Tami Ever After".

2018: Starred in The Family Business

In 2018, Tami Roman starred in the television series The Family Business.

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2018: Produced "Bonnet Chronicles" as a Scripted Series

In 2018, after Tami Roman released a series of parody short films titled "Bonnet Chronicles" on Instagram, the videos were produced into a scripted series on TIDAL.

2019: Continued Starring Roles

In 2019, Tami Roman continued starring on Basketball Wives.

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2019: Had Recurring Role in Saints & Sinners

In 2019, Tami Roman had a recurring role opposite Vanessa Bell Calloway in the Bounce TV prime time soap opera, Saints & Sinners.

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2021: Starred in The Ms. Pat Show

In 2021, Tami Roman starred in the television series The Ms. Pat Show.

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2021: Cast in The Ms. Pat Show and Founded Production Company

In 2021, Tami Roman was cast in the BET+ comedy series, The Ms. Pat Show and also founded Roman Ramsey Productions.

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2022: Starred and Executive Produced Haus of Vicious

In 2022, Tami Roman starred and executive produced the BET drama series, Haus of Vicious. She also had a supporting role in the drama film Bid For Love for BET+.

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2022: Starred in Haus of Vicious

In 2022, Tami Roman starred in the television series Haus of Vicious.

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2023: Produced and Starred in Girl in the Closet and other BET+ Films

In 2023, Tami Roman produced and starred in the Lifetime thriller film Girl in the Closet, playing the role of sadistic and evil aunt of title character. Also in 2023, Roman starred and executive produced the BET+ films Whatever It Takes and So Fly Christmas.

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