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Hometown: Long Island, New York
Husband: Nicholas James
Age: 44 Years
Some Lesser Known Facts About Tika Sumpter
- Tika Sumpter grew up in Long Island, New York.
Tika Sumpter’s childhood picture
- When she was a few years old, her parents got divorced and she, along with three of her six siblings, was raised by her mother. Two of her siblings were adopted.
- Initially, her mother was a homemaker but after her divorce, she began working as a secretary and later went on to become a corrections officer. In an interview, Tika described her mother as a strict mother.
- Her father once owned a restaurant. However, it didn’t last long.
- Tika was a cheerleader during her high school.
- As a teen, Tika began working at a movie theatre to support her mother. During that time, she often invited her mother to watch movies for free. She also treated her with popcorn and candy to make her feel relaxed.
Tika Sumpter in her teens
- In the year 2000, Tika began working as a model. She appeared in commercials for Hewlett-Packard and Liz Claiborne’s Curve fragrances.
- Before making her career in films, Tika also briefly worked as a waitress.
An old picture of Tika Sumpter
- For portraying the role of Layla in her debut television serial One Life to Live, Sumpter was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Best Actress in a Daytime Drama Series in 2008.
- After making her film debut with the film Brooklyn’s Finest, Sumpter appeared in the films Stomp the Yard: Homecoming (2010), Salt (2010), Whisper Me a Lullaby (2011), and What’s Your Number? (2011).
- In 2011, she appeared in The CW teen drama series, Gossip Girl as Raina Thorpe.
- In the same year, she played the role of Jenna Rice in the BET comedy series, The Game.
- Some of her popular TV shows include The Haves and the Have Nots (2013), Final Space (2018), and Mixed-ish (2019).
Tika Sumpter in a still from the soap opera Mixed-ish
- She has also appeared in many popular films like Sparkle (2012), Get On Up (2014), Ride Along 2 (2016), and An Acceptable Loss (2019).
- She has also played the role of Maddie Wachowski in the comedy trilogy Sonic the Hedgehog.
Tika Sumpter i a still from the film Sonic the Hedgehog
- In January 2017, Tika announced her engagement with her The Haves and the Have Nots co-star, Nicholas James.
- Tika, along with her husband, has been featured on the cover of Brides magazine.
Tika Sumpter with her husband featured on the cover of Brides magazine
- She is an avid dog lover and had a pet dog.
Tika Sumpter with her pet dog
- Tika loves reading books and doing adventure sports in her leisure time.
Tika Sumpter skydiving
- She is often spotted consuming alcohol on various occasions.
Tika Sumpter during a party
