What Happened to Tisha Campbell?

Tisha Campbell, born on October 13, 1968, has forged a multifaceted career spanning over five decades in acting, singing, directing, producing, and writing. Her early career saw her in notable films such as the 1986 rock musical comedy "Little Shop of Horrors" and Spike Lee's 1988 film "School Daze." She gained significant recognition for her role as Sidney in the popular "House Party" film series (1990, 1991, 1994).

Campbell's television career truly blossomed with her starring role as Gina Waters-Payne in the Fox comedy series "Martin" from 1992 to 1997. Her departure during the final season and subsequent lawsuit against co-star Martin Lawrence, citing sexual harassment and abuse, became a widely publicized event, though she later settled and returned for the final two episodes. Following "Martin," she achieved further widespread acclaim and an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for her portrayal of Janet "Jay" Marie Johnson-Kyle in the ABC sitcom "My Wife and Kids," which aired from 2001 to 2005.

Beyond acting, Campbell also pursued a music career, releasing her debut album "Tisha" in 1993. While moderately successful, her acting career remained her primary focus. In her personal life, she married actor Duane Martin in 1996, and they had two sons, Xen and Ezekiel. However, after 22 years of marriage, Campbell filed for divorce in February 2018, which was finalized in December 2020. The divorce process was contentious, with allegations of abuse and financial struggles, including Campbell stating she had only $7 to her name at one point.

In recent years, Campbell has maintained a robust presence in entertainment. She appeared in the Netflix series "Uncoupled" in 2022 and joined the cast of the Bounce TV comedy series "Act Your Age," which premiered in Spring 2023 and later debuted on Netflix in May 2024, quickly climbing the streaming charts. She also had recurring roles in "The Ms. Pat Show," joining for its fifth season which premiered on BET+ in January 2026. Other recent film projects include "Not Another Church Movie" (2024), "Operation: Aunties" (premiered August 2025 on AMC/ALLBLK), and "Be Happy" (2026), a Lifetime film. She also appeared in the new series "The Lowdown" in September 2025.

Campbell has also ventured into stand-up comedy with her "Dayum Gina" tour, which has seen her perform across major U.S. cities in 2026, marking a new chapter in her career. A significant development in September 2026 was the release of her memoir, "The A Word: A Mother's Journey Through Autism and Love," which chronicles her experiences raising her son Xen, who was diagnosed with autism at 18 months old. Coinciding with the book's release, Campbell publicly revealed in September 2026 that she herself had been diagnosed with AuDHD (Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) at age 57, after extensive testing. This diagnosis provided her with a new understanding of her life experiences and sensory processing differences.