Tiffany Haddish, known for her candid humor and resilience, recently opened up about her unconventional dating history. In a heartfelt revelation, she admitted to going on dates primarily to secure meals during periods of financial hardship.
“I was homeless and hungry,” Haddish shared in an interview, recalling the lengths she went to for sustenance. “I’ve crashed weddings before, given a speech and didn’t know anybody there.” She recounted frequenting hotels in Los Angeles’ Westchester neighborhood, where she would blend into wedding receptions to access food.
Her approach was bold and memorable. “I would have two or three drinks, and then I would grab the microphone and be like, ‘I just want to say that you are the most beautiful couple,’” she said. The guests, often puzzled, would wonder, “Who is this Black girl at our wedding?”
Turning Struggles into Strength
Haddish’s journey from homelessness to Hollywood stardom is marked by perseverance and a unique sense of humor. Reflecting on her past, she once posted a photo from a challenging time, writing, “I look at this picture and want to cry tears of joy for this girl. She was homeless, hungry, scared, and hurt.” She continued, “I promised her if she kept faith in God and herself, we will get to a place where we will be housed, overfed, less hurt and fear-free.”
Her experiences have not only shaped her comedy but also her perspective on life. “I try my best not to hold onto too many emotions because I feel like when you hold onto all those emotions, they make you crazy and then you get delusional,” she explained. “Sleep is the key. And don’t be afraid to go out in nature. Take your shoes off and walk in some grass.”