Cory Hardrict Breaks His Silence: Slams Rumors About Tia Mowry’s New Boyfriend and Reveals the Pain Behind Their Divorce

Cory Hardrict is finally speaking out—and his words are turning heads.

The actor, who was once praised for being one half of a beloved Hollywood couple with Sister, Sister star Tia Mowry, is setting the record straight about their split, and it’s painting a very different picture than what fans expected.

When Tia Mowry first announced their divorce in October 2022, public sentiment immediately turned against Cory. Many assumed he had been unfaithful or failed to pull his weight in the relationship.

Tia spoke publicly about her “awakening” and her decision to prioritize her happiness and self-love. She referred to their marriage as a “successful curriculum” that simply came to a “graduation,” emphasizing that she didn’t view the divorce as a failure.

But behind the polished interviews and self-love narratives, Cory Hardrict was reportedly struggling in silence. In his most candid interviews yet, Cory revealed that the split devastated him, saying he cried himself to sleep for over a year.

Despite Tia’s cheerful public demeanor, Cory described the experience as deeply painful and isolating, especially as he lived just minutes away from the children they share—Cree and Cairo—but no longer had his family unit intact.

To make matters worse, Cory was heavily criticized online when rumors spread that he had cheated. Tia did little to stop the gossip—liking cryptic posts and memes about toxic men and refusing to deny the allegations. Cory, meanwhile, eventually addressed the rumors directly, firmly stating, “I never cheated. Period.”

Now, fans are starting to look at the story differently. Many believe Tia, not Cory, may have been the one who wanted out. Some speculate she was eager to explore dating again—particularly with younger men.

Her social media activity has only added fuel to that fire. Tia has been very open about her return to the dating world, often joking about how hard it is to find a decent man. But her honesty has backfired in some circles, with fans now criticizing her for walking away from a seemingly devoted husband.

The two recently had an awkward run-in at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood event, and fans noticed the tension between them. Around the same time, Cory dismissed rumors about Tia’s alleged younger boyfriend, stating clearly, “I don’t know nothing about no boyfriend.”

Meanwhile, Cory’s career is back on track. He recently celebrated his highest-paying film role to date and expressed hope that it sets a new precedent for his career moving forward.

Tia, on the other hand, continues to reflect publicly on her dating struggles—something that hasn’t gone unnoticed by fans who now believe she may have made a mistake by ending the marriage.

Still, Tia insists she’s not looking back. In a recent social media post, she made it clear: “Just because the dating life is complicated doesn’t mean I’m going back to something that no longer served me.”

Whether the public believes Tia or sides with Cory, one thing’s clear: this breakup isn’t as simple as it once seemed—and both stars are still navigating life after love, each on their own terms.