Tamera Mowry
An actress who gracefully evolved from a beloved teen twin into a respected voice on family, faith, and daytime television.
Born 1978 (age 48)·American actress, singer, TV host·Birthday: July 6·Generation X
Biography
Tamera Mowry grew up in the public eye, but her career has been a thoughtful navigation of personal identity beyond the spotlight. She and her twin sister Tia became instant icons to a generation as the leads of the hit sitcom 'Sister, Sister,' a role that defined the 90s teen experience. Rather than be confined by that image, Mowry deliberately chose roles that reflected her own maturation, from Disney's 'Twitches' films to a dramatic turn on 'Strong Medicine.' Her most significant pivot came as a co-host on the daytime talk show 'The Real,' where for seven years she offered a relatable, often heartfelt perspective on motherhood, marriage, and current events, winning an Emmy and connecting with an audience in a new, intimate way. Alongside her acting work, she has built a platform as a author and lifestyle influencer, openly sharing her experiences as a working mother and her Christian faith. Mowry's story is one of sustained relevance, built not on shock, but on genuine connection and consistent evolution.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Tamera was born in 1978, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Tamera Was Born
The biggest hits of 1978
#1 Movie
Grease
Best Picture
The Deer Hunter
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Tamera's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1978Born
First test-tube baby born
Gas: $0.63/galHome: $35,300Min wage: $2.65/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Shadow Dancing" — Andy GibbBest Picture: The Deer Hunter
1983Started school
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1991Became a teenager
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1994Could drive
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1996Could vote
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1999Turned 21
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2008Turned 30
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2018Turned 40
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 48 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred as Tamera Campbell on the hit ABC/WB sitcom 'Sister, Sister' for six seasons.
- Co-hosted the daytime talk show 'The Real' from 2013 to 2020, winning a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host in 2018.
- Played the lead role of Alex in the popular Disney Channel Original Movie franchise 'Twitches.'
- Authored the book 'You Should Sit Down for This: A Memoir about Life, Loss, and Cookies.'
Did You Know?
She and her sister Tia are fraternal, not identical, twins.
She is married to Fox News correspondent Adam Housley.
She is a dedicated vegan and has spoken publicly about the lifestyle.
She was born in Germany while her father was stationed there with the U.S. Army.
“I'm not just a twin. I'm a wife, a mother, a sister, a daughter, a friend. I'm my own person.”
