Tia Mowry
She grew up on screen alongside her twin, evolving from a teen sitcom star into a relatable voice for modern motherhood and wellness.
Born 1978 (age 48)·American actress·Birthday: July 6·Generation X
Biography
Tia Mowry's life has been a public journey of sisterhood, self-discovery, and savvy reinvention. Born in Germany and raised in the United States, she shot to fame at sixteen alongside her identical twin, Tamera, in the hit sitcom 'Sister, Sister,' a show that mined genuine comedy from their bond. Rather than fading after the teen idol phase, Mowry deliberately navigated adulthood in the spotlight. She starred in family-friendly Disney films, launched a successful reality series with her sister, and built a personal brand rooted in authenticity. As a mother and entrepreneur, she has authored cookbooks, launched a lifestyle website, and become a candid advocate for natural hair and health, connecting with an audience that grew up with her by sharing the realities and joys of her evolving life.
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.
Tia 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 Tia Was Born
The biggest hits of 1978
#1 Movie
Grease
Best Picture
The Deer Hunter
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Tia'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 Tia Landry in the defining 90s sitcom 'Sister, Sister,' which enjoyed a multi-network run and lasting cultural resonance.
- Headlined the popular Disney Channel Original Movie 'Twitches' and its sequel, a franchise beloved by a generation of young viewers.
- Co-executive produced and starred in the Style Network reality series 'Tia & Tamera,' which documented her marriage and pregnancy.
- Authored the wellness and recipe book 'Whole New You,' drawing from her personal health journey.
- Received an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program for 'Sister, Sister' in 1999.
Did You Know?
She and her sister Tamera are fraternal twins, not identical, despite their striking resemblance in their youth.
She was born on a U.S. Army base in Gelnhausen, West Germany.
She is a certified health coach.
Her son's name, Cree, was inspired by the Cree Summer, the actress who voiced Princess Kida in 'Atlantis: The Lost Empire.'
She and Tamera were offered their own Barbie dolls in 1996.
“I want to show women that you can be a mom, you can have a career, you can have a husband, and you can do it all, but you don't have to be perfect.”
