History of Tiffany Haddish in Timeline
Tiffany Haddish is an American stand-up comedian and actress who rose to prominence after her role in the hit film Girls Trip (2017). The success of the movie led to widespread recognition, including being named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world in 2018. She was also recognized by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the most powerful people in entertainment in 2018 and 2019.
December 3, 1979: Tiffany Haddish's Birth
On December 3, 1979, Tiffany Sara Cornilia Haddish was born. She would later become a celebrated stand-up comedian and actress.
1986: Whoopi Goldberg wins Grammy
In 1986, Whoopi Goldberg became the first African-American woman to win the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album.
1988: Mother's Car Accident and Resulting Challenges
In 1988, while living in Colton, California, Tiffany Haddish's mother, Leola, suffered severe brain damage in a car accident, believed to have caused schizophrenia. This led to a challenging family dynamic, with nine-year-old Tiffany becoming the primary caregiver for her siblings and using humor as a coping mechanism.
1997: Attending Laugh Factory Comedy Camp
In 1997, at the age of 17, Tiffany Haddish chose to attend the Laugh Factory Comedy Camp as an alternative to psychiatric therapy, finding it a life-saving outlet for her pain and discovering a passion for comedy through mentorship from notable comedians.
2008: Marriage to William Stewart
In 2008, Tiffany Haddish married William Stewart, who helped her locate her estranged father, leading to a joyful wedding where her father walked her down the aisle.
2011: Filing for Divorce
In 2011, Tiffany Haddish filed for divorce from William Stewart in Los Angeles County.
2013: Recurring Role on 'Real Husbands of Hollywood'
In 2013, Tiffany Haddish had a recurring role on Real Husbands of Hollywood.
2013: Divorce Finalized
In 2013, Tiffany Haddish's divorce from William Stewart was finalized.
2014: Cast in 'If Loving You Is Wrong'
In 2014, Tiffany Haddish was cast in the Oprah Winfrey Network drama series If Loving You Is Wrong, but left after one season.
2015: Role in 'The Carmichael Show'
In 2015, Tiffany Haddish gained prominence for her role in the NBC sitcom The Carmichael Show, where she continued until 2017.
2016: Co-starred in 'Keanu'
In 2016, Tiffany Haddish co-starred in the comedy film Keanu alongside Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key.
August 2017: Premiere of 'Tiffany Haddish: She Ready! From the Hood to Hollywood'
In August 2017, Tiffany Haddish's stand-up comedy special Tiffany Haddish: She Ready! From the Hood to Hollywood premiered on Showtime, receiving positive reviews.
November 11, 2017: Hosting 'Saturday Night Live'
On November 11, 2017, Tiffany Haddish hosted Saturday Night Live, becoming the first African-American woman stand-up comedian to host the show. This achievement later won her the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series.
December 2017: Release of 'The Last Black Unicorn'
In December 2017, Tiffany Haddish's memoir, The Last Black Unicorn, co-written with Tucker Max, was released by Simon & Schuster and debuted at #15 on The New York Times best-seller list.
2017: Continued Role in 'The Carmichael Show'
In 2017, Tiffany Haddish continued her role in the NBC sitcom The Carmichael Show.
2017: Breakthrough Role in 'Girls Trip'
In 2017, Tiffany Haddish had her breakthrough role in the comedy film Girls Trip. She earned several accolades for her performance. Girls Trip was included on The New Yorker's list of the best film performances of the 21st century.
2017: Brief Involvement with Scientology
In 2017, Tiffany Haddish revealed that she had briefly dabbled in Scientology.
2017: Starring in 'Girls Trip'
In 2017, Tiffany Haddish starred in the comedy film Girls Trip, receiving widespread acclaim for her performance as Dina.
2017: Emmy Award and Memoir Publication
In 2017, Tiffany Haddish won a Primetime Emmy Award for hosting a Saturday Night Live episode and published her memoir, The Last Black Unicorn.
2018: Starring in 'The Last O.G.' and Film Roles
Beginning in 2018, Tiffany Haddish starred in the TBS sitcom The Last O.G., had a supporting role in Uncle Drew, and a lead role in the comedy Night School. She also starred in the movie Nobody's Fool.
2018: Haddish reveals being raped at 17
In 2018, Tiffany Haddish disclosed that she had been raped at age 17 by a police cadet, which she stated led to her aggressiveness in avoiding unwanted advances from men.
2018: Visiting Eritrea
In 2018, Tiffany Haddish first visited Eritrea to bury her Eritrean father and connect with her relatives.
2018: Role in 'The Last O.G.'
In 2018, Tiffany Haddish gained prominence for her role in the TBS series The Last O.G., where she continued until 2020.
2018: Speech at NY Film Critics Circle banquet
In 2018, Tiffany Haddish gave a seventeen-minute speech at the New York Film Critics Circle banquet. Richard Brody wrote that if it had been released as a film, it would have made his list.
2018: Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2018, Tiffany Haddish was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine. The Hollywood Reporter also listed her among the 100 most powerful people in entertainment.
May 22, 2019: Naturalized as Eritrean Citizen
On May 22, 2019, Tiffany Haddish became a naturalized Eritrean citizen while participating in festivities commemorating the 28th anniversary of Eritrean independence from Ethiopia.
August 2019: Premiere of 'Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready'
In August 2019, Netflix premiered Tiffany Haddish's comedy special series, Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready, showcasing her favorite stand-up comedians.
December 2019: Bat Mitzvah Ceremony
In December 2019, Tiffany Haddish had her bat mitzvah ceremony at the age of 40, after learning of her Jewish heritage and becoming an adherent of the Jewish faith.
2019: Executive Producer and Voice of Tuca in 'Tuca & Bertie'
From 2019 to 2022, Tiffany Haddish executive produced and voiced Tuca in the Netflix/Adult Swim animated series Tuca & Bertie.
2019: Continued Recognition as a Powerful Figure
In 2019, The Hollywood Reporter listed Tiffany Haddish among the 100 most powerful people in entertainment for the second consecutive year, solidifying her influence in the industry.
2019: Continued Recognition and Power
In 2019, Tiffany Haddish was again listed among the 100 most powerful people in entertainment by The Hollywood Reporter, marking the second consecutive year of this recognition.
2019: Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album
In 2019, Tiffany Haddish won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for Black Mitzvah. This made her the second African-American woman to win this prize.
2020: Relationship with Common
From mid-2020 to November 2021, Tiffany Haddish was in a relationship with rapper Common.
2020: Roles in 'Solar Opposites' and 'Like a Boss'
In 2020, Tiffany Haddish gained prominence for her roles in the Hulu series Solar Opposites, and starred in the film Like a Boss.
2020: Starring in 'Like a Boss'
In 2020, Tiffany Haddish starred in Like a Boss, a studio comedy film for Paramount Pictures, co-starring with Rose Byrne and Salma Hayek.
November 2021: End of Relationship with Common
In November 2021, Tiffany Haddish's relationship with rapper Common ended.
2021: Voice Acting in 'Karma's World'
From 2021 to 2022, Tiffany Haddish voiced Lady K, the head of a recording studio, in the animated series Karma's World.
2021: Starred in 'Here Today'
In 2021, Tiffany Haddish starred in the film Here Today.
2021: Grammy Win and Controversy
In 2021, Tiffany Haddish won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for Black Mitzvah after turning down the request to host the Grammy Awards pre-telecast premiere ceremony due to financial constraints imposed by the Recording Academy.
2021: Included on The New Yorker's List
In 2021, Tiffany Haddish's performance in Girls Trip was included on The New Yorker's list of the best film performances of the 21st century.
January 14, 2022: Arrested on DUI Charge
On January 14, 2022, Tiffany Haddish was arrested in Peachtree City, Georgia, on a charge of DUI. Police found her asleep behind the wheel. She was later released on bond. She was in the area to take part in filming for Haunted Mansion.
August 30, 2022: Lawsuit for Alleged Grooming and Sexual Abuse
On August 30, 2022, Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears were sued for alleged grooming and sexual abuse of two minors who were recruited to film comedy skits with sexually suggestive content. Haddish's attorney stated the lawsuit had no merit.
2022: Voice Acting in 'Karma's World'
From 2021 to 2022, Tiffany Haddish voiced Lady K, the head of a recording studio, in the animated series Karma's World.
2022: Role in 'The Afterparty'
From 2022 to 2023, Tiffany Haddish portrayed Detective Danner in the Apple TV+ comedy series The Afterparty.
November 24, 2023: Second DUI Arrest
On November 24, 2023, Tiffany Haddish was arrested for a second alleged DUI in Beverly Hills after police received a call about a woman unresponsive at the wheel. The charges were later dropped.
2023: Final Season of 'The Afterparty'
In 2023, Tiffany Haddish concluded her role as Detective Danner in the Apple TV+ comedy series The Afterparty.
November 10, 2024: Emceeing Pro-Israel Rally
On November 10, 2024, Tiffany Haddish served as the emcee for a pro-Israel rally in Washington, D.C.
2026: Guest Star in 'Yo Gabba Gabbaland'
In 2026, Tiffany Haddish appeared as a guest star in Season 2 of the children's television show Yo Gabba Gabbaland, playing the character Turkey McJerky the Dance Teacher.
2026: Appearance on 'The Masked Singer'
In 2026, Tiffany Haddish competed in season fourteen of The Masked Singer as "Le Who Who", which is based on the popular Labubu toys. She was eliminated on "Fear Night".
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