The 'Brotherly Love' actor, who split from the actress after 14 years of marriage, says that 'it's tough when it feels like you're going through something alone and no one understands.'
- Jun 30, 2024
AceShowbiz - Tia Mowry's ex Cory Hardrict had a really hard time in the wake of their split. The actor admitted that he cried himself to sleep knowing that his marriage ended in divorce.
"It's tough when it feels like you're going through something alone and no one understands, and no one's there for you," the 44-year-old said at the American Black Film Festival, according to Essence. "It was a year and a half crying myself to sleep every night."
Regardless, Cory now realizes that he's "stronger than [he] thought [he] was." He added, "By the grace of God, I'm here, and I'm still going."
Tia and Cory announced their separation in October 2022 after 14 years of marriage. She said in a statement at the time, "These decisions are never easy, and not without sadness. We will maintain a friendship as we co-parent our beautiful children. I am grateful for all the happy times we had together and want to thank my friends, family and fans for your love and support as we start this new chapter moving forward in our lives."
The exes finalized their divorce in April 2023. The former couple "entered into a written agreement regarding their property and their marriage or domestic partnership rights, including support." Under the agreement, Tia retains legal and physical joint custody of their two children, son Cree, 13, and daughter Cairo, 5.
"I'm chasing my authentic self, my potential. That's where the magic happens: when you are living your truth," Tory said when addressing the divorce with Hello Beautiful. "That doesn't mean that your truth is always going to be rainbows and Skittles. Joy and happiness is like a rollercoaster. What made me happy 10 years ago is different than what's making me happy now."
"I love being a wife," she continued. "But I am understanding that tradition could be a blessing and a curse. What I mean by that is tradition warrants for no change, whereas change is constant."
