Tia Mowry Is Choosing Herself First, And We’re Here For It

In a world that still praises women for being chosen, actress and producer Tia Mowry is boldly rewriting the script. Two years after finalising her divorce from actor Cory Hardrict, the Sister Sister star has stepped into a new chapter, not with a new partner or a flashy reinvention, but with honesty, healing, and the quiet power of self-worth. At 46, she is redefining what it means to glow up.

Taking to Instagram this week, Mowry reflected on the deep personal growth that followed her split, sharing a powerful message that resonated far beyond Hollywood.

This Is What Rewriting the Story Looks Like

Mowry’s post is more than just a selfie carousel; it is a manifesto. In her own words, she opened up about how damaging societal messages once shaped her self-perception, especially regarding age, divorce, and motherhood.

“For a long time, I believed that my value came from being in a relationship. Being chosen. Being picked,” she wrote. “After my divorce, I saw how people, especially toxic, misogynistic men, looked down on me because I have kids, because I’m not in my twenties, because I’m divorced.”

Instead of internalising those opinions, Mowry did the harder work. She began the process of unlearning.

“I had to ask myself, ‘What does Tia want?’” she shared. “I am not less than because I’m single. I’m not damaged because I’m divorced. And I am not unworthy because I’m a mom.”

Unlearning the Fairytales, Embracing the Real

What makes Mowry’s reflections so relatable is how she pulls back the curtain on the fairytales women are taught to chase: marriage, validation from men, and happily-ever-afters built on someone else’s love. From Disney films to social norms, women are often taught that their value peaks when they’re chosen.

But as Tia reminds her followers, healing starts with choosing yourself.

“Yes, I want love,” she admitted, “but I’m no longer chasing it to fill a void. I’m choosing me first because that’s where my peace lives.”

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Public Reactions: “You Are Not Expired”

The post has sparked a wave of support and sisterhood online. Actress Halle Berry commented with a simple yet affirming:

“Live your best life babe ❤️.”

Fans and fellow mothers echoed Tia’s sentiments, praising her for putting into words what many women feel after long-term relationships end.

One fan wrote:

“They’ve always shoved being married as the number one goal. The validation comes from my God, that’s all I need. So happy I finally woke up.”

Mowry’s story clearly struck a chord, especially with women navigating similar chapters: healing, reclaiming, and refusing to shrink to fit someone else’s story.

Back to Herself: Mind, Body, and Soul

More than a celebrity soundbite, Mowry’s post reads like a woman standing firmly in her truth.

“I’ve done the work. I’ve cried. I’ve healed,” she said. “And for the first time in a long time, I feel like my soul is finally back in my body.”

That kind of wholeness doesn’t come from a ring, a title, or a man. It comes from doing the inner work and sharing it so others feel less alone.

At a time when divorce still carries outdated stigma, especially for older women or single mothers, Mowry’s voice is an important one. Her message is loud and clear:
You are not expired. You are not too much. You are whole. You are enough.

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