Tiffany Haddish Shares Unforgettable Fan Encounter
Tiffany Haddish has had her fair share of bizarre fan interactions, but one incident remains memorable. A woman drove from Chicago to Haddish's home and began rapping into her Ring camera, believing that Haddish could kickstart her music career. "She said God told her that I could make her music career happen," Haddish, 44, shared in "25 Things You Don’t Know About Me" in Us Weekly.
Despite the unusual audition, Haddish responded light-heartedly. She considered sharing the clip but resisted, realizing it could draw even more attention to her Ring camera.
With decades in comedy, Haddish draws inspiration from legends such as Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy. She hosts Vice TV’s series "Black Comedy in America," alongside Chris Spencer and Ryan Davis. In this show, she highlights the impact of Black comedy on American culture. Haddish emphasized, "Black comedy has positively influenced our culture by showing what it is like to be Black in America."
Here are some fun facts about Haddish:
1. She engages in rhythmic dance with ribbons akin to gymnastics.
2. Growing up, her childhood crush was Jaleel White, notably Steve Urkel. She audibly reminisces about the moment he came to her house, recalling her wish to act on her feelings.
3. Her first car was a red, two-door 1995 Geo Metro.
4. Currently, she is a mechanic working on her 2012 Volkswagen Eos.
5. Noteworthy contacts in her phone include Mariah Carey, Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle, Queen Latifah, and Will Smith.
6. Haddish’s most starstruck experience occurred when she met Mayim Bialik. Overwhelmed with emotion, her love for "Blossom" surfaced, bringing tears.
7. She would consider being a sex education teacher in the future.
8. The movie that she cherishes most is "Who Framed Roger Rabbit."
9. Her go-to book is Louise Hay’s "You Can Heal Your Life."
10. At 16, she started her first job as an energy producer for bar and bat mitzvahs.
11. When ordering fast food, she gravitates towards Mel’s Fish Shack, favoring dishes like red snapper and crab seafood soup.
12. Haddish collects beautiful teacups and tea sets.
13. Uncle Luke's "It's Your Birthday" always upliftlements her spirits, transporting her back to youthful carefree nights with friends.
14. To write, she listens to Hz tone music that prompts theta activation, bringing her memories to life.
15. Fond childhood memories include treasured moments with her grandmother at the L.A. County Fair, enjoying one-on-one time.
16. Haddish considers her proudest career moment to be performing stand-up on *The Arsenio Hall Show*. That experience made her feel accomplished, cementing her passion for comedy.
17. In karaoke, "Proud Mary" was her favorite song, though now "One Way or Another" has taken its place.
18. Bermuda remains her top vacation destination.
19. Her strongest subject in school was drama, which undeniably benefited her career.
20. Comedians such as Carol Burnett, Richard Pryor, and Eddie Murphy shaped her comedic journey.
21. Her favorite workout is Pure Barre, combining various stretches that yield painful results.
22. Cooking gumbo stands out as her specialty, frequently enhanced with lobster tails since her rise to success.
23. Reflecting back, she recounts an odd fan experience: a woman who drove from Chicago, rapping at her camera.
24. YouTube is her most-used app, helping her keep her skills sharp.
25. Lastly, she enjoys lounging on weekends while watching nostalgic cartoons like "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles."
Earlier, SSP wrote that Kelly Clarkson said has year-round Christmas room.
