What is Tisha Campbell's Net Worth?
Tisha Campbell is an American singer and actress with a net worth of $700 thousand. Best known for her role as Gina Waters-Payne on the 1990s sitcom Martin, she made a significant impact in the television industry despite behind-the-scenes challenges. Campbell filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against co-star Martin Lawrence and the show's producers, which influenced her involvement in the series' final season.
Her acting career extends beyond Martin, featuring notable roles in films like School Daze (1988) and the House Party series. Her performances garnered critical and commercial success, establishing her as a prominent figure in comedy and musical genres.
On television, Tisha starred in My Wife and Kids as Janet 'Jay' Kyle, cementing her status as a household name. Her warmth and humor made her characters beloved by audiences. Additionally, she played recurring roles in shows like Empire and made memorable guest appearances in various series.
If you expected a larger net worth for Tisha, her financial struggles, particularly from her marriage to actor Duane Martin, significantly impacted her finances. The couple was married from 1996 to 2020, separating legally in 2018.
In 2016, two years before their separation, Tisha and Duane filed for bankruptcy, owing $15.1 million with minimal assets. When Tisha filed for divorce in February 2018, she claimed to have only $7 to her name. Their bankruptcy, divorce, and real estate issues are detailed later in this article.
Early Life
Tisha Michelle Campbell was born on October 13, 1968, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Raised in Newark, New Jersey, alongside five siblings, Tisha was inspired by her mother, a gospel singer and vocal coach, and her father, a singer and chess master. She attended the Washington Academy of Music.
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Career
Tisha began acting at a young age, appearing in a 1974 episode of The Big Blue Marble at only six years old. She then featured in shows like Kids Are People Too, Unicorn Tales, and Captain Kangaroo.
At 16, she landed a role in the film Little Shop of Horrors (1986). After high school, she moved to Hollywood, quickly booking a role in the NBC musical-comedy series Rags to Riches. Although the show was canceled after one season, Campbell transitioned to film, starring in School Daze and taking roles in films like Rooftops, Another 48 Hrs, Boomerang, and the House Party movies.
In 1992, she joined the cast of Martin, known for advancing her career but marred by a sexual harassment scandal involving Martin Lawrence. Tisha appeared in 122 of the show's 132 episodes. That year, she also appeared in the film Sprung.
She starred in the Hallmark film The Sweetest Gift (1998) and had a recurring role in the ABC comedy series My Wife and Kids until 2005. Tisha also featured in Everybody Hates Chris and Rita Rocks, and joined the police drama series The Protector in 2011. In 2015, she took a recurring role in the sitcom Dr. Ken.
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Music
Campbell's music career includes her 1992 debut album Tisha. She contributed to the Sprung soundtrack and appeared in various music videos throughout the 90s and 2000s. In the late 2010s, she released several singles, marking a return to music.
Relationships
In 1996, Tisha married actor Duane Martin. They had two children together. Financial issues led to their divorce filing in 2018.
Bankruptcy
In 2016, Tisha and Duane filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, revealing $15 million in debt and $313,000 in assets. Their assets included $65,000 in real estate and $248,000 in personal property. They owned a 2014 Range Rover, a 2016 Range Rover, a 1999 Kawasaki Drifter, and a Jeep Wrangler.
The couple owed $15,145,387 to various creditors, including $3 million to Broadway Federal Bank and $9.5 million to the City of Los Angeles. They also owed significant back taxes during this period.
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Divorce
In February 2018, Tisha filed for divorce from Duane after 22 years of marriage. At the time, she had $1.5 million in assets but lacked a dependable income source. Her monthly expenses were $33,000, while Duane's income exceeded $62,000. Tisha accused Duane of concealing money, including $750,000 worth of shirts.
Their divorce was finalized in December 2020, with no spousal or child support awarded. Tisha retained a leased home and a 2020 BMW, while Duane kept a leased home, a Bentley, and two motorcycles.
Real Estate
In 2009, Tisha and Duane sold a Lake Arrowhead property for $1.597 million, initially bought in 2004 for $880,000. The house featured 3,858 square feet and a slip dock.
In 2005, they purchased a Chatsworth property for $900,000, which became their primary residence. As part of Duane's bankruptcy deal, he sold the Chatsworth property to pay off debts, including a $1.5 million loan from Will Smith. Tisha attempted to block Duane from receiving any proceeds from the sale.
