Tika Sumpter

Date of Birth: June 20, 1980

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Tika Sumpter, born Euphemia LatiQue Sumpter, is an accomplished American actress, producer, television host, and model. She was born on June 20, 1980, in Queens, New York City. Sumpter began her career as a host on the N network’s series “Best Friend’s Date” in 2004. She gained wider recognition for her role as Layla Williamson on the ABC daytime soap opera “One Life to Live,” where she starred from 2005 to 2010. Sumpter’s career took off with roles in films such as “Stomp the Yard: Homecoming” (2010) and “What’s Your Number?” (2011). She portrayed Michelle Robinson, who later becomes Michelle Obama, in the critically acclaimed film “Southside with You” (2016), which she also produced. Tika is also well-known for her role as Candace Young on the Oprah Winfrey Network’s primetime soap opera “The Haves and the Have Nots,” which aired from 2013 to 2021. In addition to her acting career, Sumpter has become a notable figure in advocacy for diversity and representation in Hollywood. Her charm, talent, and dedication have made her a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.

5 Interesting Facts about Tika Sumpter

1. Tika Sumpter was a cheerleader during her high school years and was also part of her school’s student government.

2. She attended Marymount Manhattan College where she majored in Communications.

3. Sumpter co-founded the production company “Sugarberry,” which focuses on uplifting and telling the stories of women of color.

4. She was nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series for her work on “One Life to Live.”

5. Tika played the role of Maddie Wachowski in the film “Sonic the Hedgehog” (2020) and its sequel, “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” (2022).

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Tika Sumpter

1. “I think you always have to prove yourself.”

2. “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and it may be necessary from time to time to give a stupid or misinformed beholder a black eye.”

3. “I have always been the type of person who wants to do everything. I want to do the impossible.”

4. “I would love to produce more films and TV shows.”

5. “I think it’s important to take risks and try new things.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Tika Sumpter’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $6 million.

Children

Tika Sumpter has one daughter named Ella-Loren, born in 2016. She shares her daughter with actor Nicholas James, whom she met on the set of “The Haves and the Have Nots.”