What is Tichina Arnold's Net Worth and Salary?
Tichina Arnold, an American actress and singer, has a net worth of $2 million. She is best known for her role as Pamela James on the FOX sitcom "Martin" (1992-1997). Her significant contribution to the show showcased her comedic timing and made her a fan favorite.
Outside of "Martin," Arnold's notable roles include playing Rochelle in "Everybody Hates Chris" (2005-2009), a role praised for its humor and depth.
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Early Life and Career Beginnings
Tichina Rolanda Arnold was born on June 28, 1969, in Queens, New York City. Raised in a middle-class family and the Church of God in Christ, her mother worked in sanitation and her father was a police officer. Arnold attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. She began her career in performance early, singing in church from age four and landing a part in the play "The Me Nobody Knows" at age eight.
Career
Arnold's film debut was in Frank Oz's "Little Shop of Horrors" (1986), where she appeared as one of the chorus girls alongside her future co-star Tisha Campbell. Her television break came with the role of Zena Brown in "Ryan's Hope" (1987-1989), for which she received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination.
Arnold's defining television role was as Pamela James on "Martin" (1992-1997), co-starring Thomas Mikal Ford and Carl Anthony Payne II. She also appeared in single episodes of "The Jamie Foxx Show" (1998), "The Norm Show" (1999), and "Pacific Blue" (1999).
From 2001 to 2005, she had a recurring role on "One on One". Arnold played Rochelle in "Everybody Hates Chris" from 2005 to 2009, and took main roles in "Happily Divorced" (2011-2013), "Survivor's Remorse" (2014-2017), and "The Neighborhood" (2018-present). She guest-starred in shows like "Raising Hope" (2011), "Hit the Floor" (2014), "Black Dynamite" (2015), "The Eric Andre Show" (2016), "Daytime Divas" (2017), and "Lockdown" (2018).
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Arnold's film career includes roles in "Scenes from a Mall" (1991), "Fakin' Da Funk" (1997), "Dancing in September" (2000), "Civil Brand" (2002), and "Drillbit Taylor" (2008). Arnold reunited with Martin Lawrence in "Big Momma's House" (2000) and "Wild Hogs" (2007), proving her versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles. In 2008, she starred in the historical film "Hope & Redemption: The Lena Baker Story".
She has also contributed her voice to projects, including the adult animated show "The Boondocks" in the 2007 episode titled "Attack of the Killer Kung-fu Wolf Bitch".
Entrepreneurial Ventures and Philanthropy
In 1998, Arnold launched China Moon Rags, selling Swarovski crystal-embroidered bandanas worn by celebrities like Janet Jackson and Christina Aguilera. The company ceased production when her daughter was born. In 2013, she co-founded the We Win Foundation with her sister Zenay, dedicated to supporting people with lupus.
Personal Life
Arnold has a daughter, Alijah Kai Haggins (born 2004), from her relationship with music producer Carvin Haggins. She was married to DaRico Hine in 2012, but they divorced in 2016.
Real Estate
In January 2018, Arnold purchased a home in Los Angeles for $933,000. She listed the property for $2 million in July 2023 but later withdrew it from sale.
