Tabitha Brown (actress) facts for kids
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Tabitha Brown
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Brown in 2013
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Tabitha Bonita Thomas
February 4, 1979 Eden, North Carolina, U.S.
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| Education | Miami International University of Art & Design |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
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Chance Brown
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| Children | 2 |
Tabitha Bonita Brown (born February 4, 1979) is an American actress, host, and social media star. She makes fun online videos. These videos often share ideas about veganism (eating only plant-based foods), humor, and positive messages.
Tabitha Brown has become very popular. She has over 5 million followers on TikTok and more than 4.2 million followers on Instagram as of March 2023. Many people call her "America's Mom." Her videos are known for being comforting and calming. She hosts a cooking show called It’s CompliPlated on Food Network. She also hosts an Emmy-winning children’s show on YouTube called Tab Time.
Tabitha was born in North Carolina. She studied fashion for a short time before starting her acting career. Later, she began to feel a lot of pain and tiredness. To help with this, she decided to try a vegan diet. She started her TikTok account in 2020. Soon after, she gained many followers.
She has appeared in TV shows like The Chi and Good Morning America. In 2021, she won an award for Outstanding Social Media Personality at the NAACP Image Awards. Her first book, Feeding the Soul, came out in 2021. Her first cookbook, Cooking from the Spirit, was published the next year. In 2023, she won a Children's and Family Emmy Award for being an amazing host.
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Tabitha's Early Life
Tabitha Brown was born in Eden, North Carolina. She grew up in a nearby town called Stoneville. She started studying fashion design in Miami. But she left college at age 19. She then moved to California. After some money struggles, she moved back to North Carolina. She lived in Greensboro for five years.
In 2002, Tabitha got a job as a co-host for a local TV show. She interviewed famous people who performed in Greensboro. In 2004, she moved back to Los Angeles with her husband. She tried stand-up comedy there. When acting jobs were hard to find, she worked at a department store for five years. During this time, she also traveled between North Carolina and Los Angeles. She was helping to care for her mother, who was sick.
Becoming an Actress and Social Media Star
Tabitha spent three years caring for her mother. After her mother passed away in 2007, Tabitha started acting in small roles. She appeared in several independent films. Later, she experienced a lot of pain and tiredness. She couldn't work for a whole year. Her daughter suggested she try a vegan diet. This diet helped her feel better.
In late 2017, Tabitha started driving for Uber to earn money. She was still trying to be an actress. In December 2017, she posted a video review of a vegan BLT sandwich from Whole Foods Market. The video became very popular online. Because of this, Whole Foods hired her to travel and promote their products.
In March 2020, she created a TikTok account. She began sharing vegan recipes, cooking tips, and encouraging advice. In just five weeks, she gained 2 million followers! She had also been doing live cooking shows on Facebook live since 2018.
In April 2020, Tabitha signed with a big talent agency. In June 2020, she started hosting a show called All Love for Ellen Digital Network. In 2021, she hosted the YouTube Original children's show Tab Time. That same year, she launched a hair care line. She also published her first book, Feeding the Soul. It became a No. 1 bestseller on The New York Times Best Seller list. In 2022, she published her first cookbook, Cooking from the Spirit. She also launched a clothing line with Target Corporation. She appeared on Good Morning America.
Her YouTube show Tab Time was nominated for two awards. These were for Outstanding Preschool Series and Outstanding Host at the first Children's and Family Emmy Awards.
Tabitha's Family Life
Tabitha Brown is married to Chance Brown. He used to be a police officer. They host a show together called Fridays with Tab & Chance on IGTV. They have two children, Choyce and Queston. Tabitha also has a stepdaughter named Tyleah. The family lives in Los Angeles, California.
Tabitha's Books
- Feeding the Soul (because it's my business): Finding Our Way to Joy, Love and Freedom
- Cooking from the Spirit: Easy, Delicious, and Joyful Plant-Based Inspirations
Tabitha's Acting Roles
Tabitha Brown has acted in many movies and TV shows. She has played different characters in various productions.
She has appeared in TV shows such as:
- The Chi
- Family Time
- Black Jesus
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show
- Switched at Birth
- Will & Grace
- The Tiny Chef Show
She has also been in movies like:
- Bad Reputation
- Thug Love
- Helpless (a short film)
- Princess of the Row
Awards and Nominations
Tabitha Brown has won several awards for her work:
| Award | Year | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Veggie Awards | 2020 | Favorite Vegan Social Media Personality | Herself | Won | |
| Streamy Awards | Food | Won | |||
| NAACP Image Awards | 2021 | Outstanding Social Media Personality | Won | ||
| Children's and Family Emmy Awards | 2022 | Outstanding Preschool Series | Tab Time | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Host | Herself - Tab Time | Nominated | |||
| 2023 | Won | ||||
| Give Her FlowHERS Awards | 2022 | The Self-Love Award | Herself | Won |
Images for kids
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Brown in 2013
See also
- List of vegan and plant-based media
