Tiffany Haddish needs to be in a “good space mentally and spiritually” before she can get her makeup done. The entertainment industry often requires performers to undergo extensive preparation routines that can be overwhelming without proper mental readiness.
The 45-year-old comedian is no stranger to performing on stage and screen, but admitted that when it comes to the preparation of it all, she can only “handle” having assistants swarm around her to act as a glam squad if she has made peace with it all in her own head first. Professional makeup sessions for celebrities typically involve multiple team members working simultaneously to achieve the perfect look for cameras and stage lights.
“A lot of people will be pulling on you, and you need to be in a good space mentally and spiritually in order to handle that,” she told UsWeekly. “Especially on those lady days! You really just want to fight people because you’re dying. There’s a funeral happening, and nobody knows but you!” This candid admission highlights how hormonal changes can intensify the already challenging experience of having multiple people touch and adjust your appearance for extended periods.
The Girls Trip star was then asked if she has any rituals before she goes on stage and explained that she uses “personal feel-good music” to get herself ready. Music has long been recognized as a powerful tool for emotional regulation and performance preparation among entertainers worldwide.
“It’s my personal feel-good music,” she said. “Not even my team hears it. It’s in my AirPods. It’s basically Hz tones — 420, 480, 550.” These specific frequencies are part of sound healing practices that have gained popularity among celebrities seeking natural methods to calm their nerves and center themselves before performances.
Meanwhile, Haddish — who was married to William Stewart from 2008 until 2013 and dated rapper Common from 2020 until 2021 — is currently single but has strict financial criteria she wants from a new partner, including a good credit score, an Employer Identification Number (EIN) and their own staff within their company. Her approach to dating reflects a business-minded perspective on relationships that prioritizes financial stability and entrepreneurial success.
“There are people that want to be special in my life, but they don’t meet the qualifications,” she told ‘Extra’. “The qualifications for someone to be that special guy is the credit score has to be over 675 because… I’m a firm believer that credit score shows a lot about a person, and if a bank wouldn’t be willing to give you a loan for a home, why would I be willing to let you be in my body?” Her analogy draws a direct parallel between financial trustworthiness and personal relationships, suggesting that fiscal responsibility reflects character traits important for partnership.
“You got to have an EIN number, okay? And he has to have employees… If you don’t know what an EIN number is, that just means you’re an employee.” An EIN is issued by the IRS to businesses for tax identification purposes, indicating that her ideal partner must be a business owner rather than someone working for others.
Haddish‘s transparency about her beauty routine challenges reveals the less glamorous side of celebrity life that fans rarely see. The physical and emotional demands of constant styling and appearance management can take a significant toll on performers who must maintain their image across multiple platforms and appearances.
Her use of specific Hz frequencies for mental preparation represents a growing trend among entertainers who seek alternative wellness practices to manage the pressures of their profession. Sound therapy and frequency healing have become increasingly popular in Hollywood as performers look for natural ways to achieve mental clarity and emotional balance.
The comedian’s dating standards have sparked widespread discussion about modern relationship expectations and financial compatibility. Her emphasis on entrepreneurship and business ownership reflects changing attitudes about what constitutes an attractive partner in today’s economy, particularly among successful women in entertainment.
Her candid approach to both personal grooming struggles and relationship criteria demonstrates the authentic personality that has made her a beloved figure in comedy. By sharing these intimate details about her life, Haddish continues to connect with audiences who appreciate her unfiltered honesty and relatability.
The intersection of her professional demands and personal standards illustrates how success in entertainment often requires careful boundaries and self-advocacy. Her willingness to discuss these topics openly contributes to important conversations about mental health, financial literacy, and relationship dynamics in contemporary culture, inspiring others to establish their own standards and priorities.
