…received custody of her and her siblings and began raising them. Haddish later became homeless, and eventually hit her big break by catching the attention of veteran comedian Kevin Hart. She continued to work hard, landing roles on tv shows like NBC’s The Carmichael Show and in movies like Keanu.
Life After Girls Trip
Haddish’s latest comedy special, She Ready! From the Hood to Hollywood, premiered on Showtime in 2018.
When asked how she came up with the name “She Ready,” Haddish talks about when she would go out with her cousins. After getting ready they would come out the house and say, “Yeah, she ready” if everyone looked cute. If someone didn’t they would say, “Uh, uh, she not ready, go back in the house.”
She says, “It kind of just stuck with me through everything. Like before I get on stage, I’m like, ‘Yeah, she ready, you for this.’ It’s a confidence booster. She ready for what? She ready for success, she ready to win, she ready to spread love, she ready to make people laugh, she ready for joy, she ready to get this job.”
Tiffany Haddish has proven herself in the comedic world and they’ve surely room for her. Her story is an inspiration to many girls looking to achieve their dreams despite the obstacles that seem to stand in their way.