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Tamera Mowry Breaks Silence On Sister Tia Mowry's Shocking Divorce: 'I Support Her'

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By Fiyin Olowokandi on October 6, 2022 at 9:30 AM EDT

Tamera Mowry is defending her twin sister Tia Mowry amid her separation from Cory Hardrict.

The dynamic duo first gained fame with exceptional performances in the ABC/WB sitcom "Sister, Sister," marking their debut as Hollywood's teen stars.

Over the years, the identical pair pursued various paths without losing their iconic bond. Now, the famous sisters are sticking together through Tia's divorce. Keep reading to find out more.

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Tamera Mowry Subtly Tells People To Mind Their Business Concerning Her Sister's Divorce

Tamera has no time to spare for gossip, especially regarding her sister's private matters. The 44-year-old recently appeared on "Today with Hoda & Jenna," where she calmly shut down a conversation about Tia's divorce.

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In a snippet from the juicy interview on their Instagram, the West Germany native looked stunning in a fuchsia pink suit.

The jacket featured large black buttons along the bust to the waist, while the trousers were smartly tailored to emphasize the actress's long legs. For her accessories, the fair-skinned beauty donned pearl drop earrings while her feet were adorned in baby pink heels.

With her black hair styled into a ponytail, the "Twitches" star was all business as she sat down to discuss her new memoir "You Should Sit Down For This."

When one of the show's hosts, Bush-Hager, veered off topic to question Tamera about her feelings regarding the end of Tia's longtime marriage to Hardrict. The former singer had the perfect response.

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"I support her. So whatever she wants, the Mowrys' have her back. I love her dearly. She is strong," the 44-year-old declared before subtly hinting that the hosts should not pry information from her.

"The Real" co-host added, "but I know right now she just kind of just wants to, you know, just kind of process it all, take it all in, and be a little private about that. As a sister, you know, I'm just going to respect that."

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Tia Mowry Breaks Silence On Her Divorce

A day before the "Strong Medicine" star's interview, The Blast reported that her sister had filed for divorce from her husband after 14 years of what many assumed to be blissful harmony.

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According to the legal documents obtained by the news outlet, Tia filed for separation in Los Angeles County Courts, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split.

While the soon-to-be-divorced spouses will not be hashing out details like spousal support thanks to their prenuptial agreement, the "Family Reunion" star had one request.

The doting mother wanted joint custody of the couple's two children, son Cree and daughter Cairo. To achieve this goal, the 44-year-old actress hired Kim Kardashian's attorney, Laura Wasser. Once the heartbreaking news of Tia's divorce spread across the media, the "A Very Vintage Christmas" actress stirred more waterworks with an emotional message on social media.

The former teen idol shared a black-and-white picture of herself and Hardrict staring intensely into each other's eyes. However, this romantic image came with a poignant caption. Given the Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Award winner's typical honesty with fans about her life, she native explained that she would not hide her divorce from her followers.

The entertainer noted that deciding to part ways with the "All American: Homecoming" actor was a difficult choice, one that came with "sadness." Nonetheless, the pair planned on maintaining an amicable relationship while co-parenting their kids.

In her concluding paragraphs, Tia expressed her gratitude to her fans and loved ones for their support as the ex-spouses prepared to move forward with their new lives.

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All About Tia Mowry's Divorce From Cory Hardrict

As we previously shared, Tia asked the Los Angeles County Courts to cancel its ability to grant spousal support to either spouse as they had a prenuptial agreement. The entertainer requested that her marriage be dissolved without this privilege as the alleged premarital accord outlined the procedure for splitting the couple's assets and child support.

Tia and Hardrict first crossed paths on the set of the 2005 movie "Hollywood Horror." The lovebirds dated for six years before saying their vows in an intimate ceremony in 2008.

In a throwback interview with Essence, the 44-year-old described her marriage as an equal partnership without "traditional gender roles."

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