Tika Sumpter

Actress, producer, and writer. Known for her roles in Gossip Girl, South Side with You, and Sonic the Hedgehog, she is also the author of I Got It From My Mama and creator of the children's podcast Adventures of Curiosity Cove.

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Feb 20, 2025 • 1h 5min

I Got It From My Mama: Tika Sumpter on Hustle, Healing & Life’s Biggest Lessons

Tika Sumpter, an accomplished actress and producer known for her roles in Gossip Girl and South Side with You, shares her inspiring journey from a waitress in Queens to Hollywood star. She discusses the hustle it took to break into acting, the double standards within the industry, and her experiences with race and casting biases. Tika reflects on the impact of motherhood on her personal growth, the importance of betting on yourself, and how her new children's podcast and book, I Got It From My Mama, celebrate creativity and resilience.

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