Cory Hardrict chose the perfect timing to open up which is during National Men's Health Month. Hardrict gets candid about his emotional and mental health following his divorce. Just after 14 years of marriage to Tia Mowry, Hardrict found it difficult to endure the emotional rollercoaster having to file and end their union in October 2022.
The infamous Disney star twin Tia Mowry quoted "irreconcilable" differences which was her reason for their divorce. They handed in their paperwork a year ago, in April 2023. The former couple has two children, Cree, a son, and Cairo, a daughter.
Cory Hardrict Expresses His Emotional Struggles Amid Divorce
At the American Black Film Festival earlier this month, Cory opened up about his feelings regarding his divorce. Hardrict participated in an interview with Essence and was on set with the topic was brought up. Hollywood Melanin shared a clip on Instagram showing the actor exposing his experiences with his divorce from a 14-year marriage.
“It’s tough when it feels like you’re going through something alone and no one understands, and no one’s there for you,” Cory Hardrict said. “It was a year and a half crying myself to sleep every night.”
Moreover, Cory expressed that his “kids and family were everything” to him. Over a decade of husband and wife, Hardrict passionately expressed the post-split period was difficult for him. However, it made him realize he's actually “stronger than he thought he was.”
“By the grace of God, I’m here, and I’m still going,” the actor added.
Clip of Cory Hardrict opening up below.
Tia Mowry Expressed Herself On Their Split
While Cory Hardrict let it be known that cheating was never the issue. Her reason for the filing of the divorce was explained by Tia Mowry in June 2023.
She revealed to Hello Beautiful that she had been contemplating the breakup for around five years. Mowry loved the role of a wife, but she shared that tradition didn't allow for the constant nature of change.
“I love being a wife. 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,” Mowry shared.
She started questioning her happiness and peace of mind after some family members passed away. Under it all, she decided that putting herself first was best for her, Cree and Cairo.
“A part of my decision was also for them. For them seeing their mother walk in truth. I feel like it’s a great lesson for them because it was not an easy decision. It was one of the hardest decisions that I had ever had to make in my entire life.”
The situation continues to develop and fans across social media are watching closely for any updates. In the world of celebrity news, stories like this have a way of evolving quickly as new information surfaces and the people involved respond to the public conversation. Whether this moment fades from the headlines or becomes a defining chapter in the ongoing narrative remains to be seen, but for now it has captured the attention of millions and sparked the kind of passionate debate that only celebrity culture can produce.
