Tichina Arnold Husband: Is Tichina Arnold Married? (2026)
By NetWorthTelevision — Updated October 2026
Tichina Arnold is an American actress born June 28, 1969, in Queens, New York, best known for playing Pamela "Pam" James on Martin and Rochelle on Everybody Hates Chris. Arnold has been married twice: first to professional boxer Lamon Brewster (1993-1995), and then to basketball coach DaRico "Rico" Hines, whom she married on August 18, 2012, and divorced in 2022. As of 2026, Tichina Arnold is unmarried.
Who Is Rico Hines?
DaRico "Rico" Hines is a basketball coach. At the time of his wedding to Tichina Arnold, he was an assistant coach for the St. John's University men's basketball team, having previously worked with the Golden State Warriors. He later became an assistant coach for the Toronto Raptors. The couple married on August 18, 2012, in a beach ceremony in Honolulu, Hawaii, where Arnold skipped the traditional white gown and chose a pop of color with a flower brooch in her hair.
The marriage ended publicly in 2016. Arnold announced her intent to divorce after she discovered a video of Hines having sex with another woman, which she shared with close friends and family. Hines and his lawyer acknowledged the couple were dealing with a "private and deeply personal matter" but declined to comment on specifics. The divorce was finalized on July 15, 2022, with the date of separation listed as 2016, meaning the couple were officially married for three and a half years before separating. The couple share no children, and both waived rights to collect spousal support, each keeping their own clothing, jewelry, and bank accounts.
Marriage Timeline
1993: Arnold marries professional boxer Lamon Brewster. They divorce in 1995.
2002-2007: Arnold is in a relationship with music producer Carvin Haggins; they have a daughter together.
August 18, 2012: Arnold marries basketball coach DaRico "Rico" Hines in Honolulu, Hawaii.
2016: Arnold announces she is divorcing Hines after discovering video of his infidelity. The date of separation is listed as 2016.
July 15, 2022: A judge signs off on the divorce, officially ending the marriage six years after the split.
2017: In a People interview, Arnold says she doubts she will "ever get married again."
2026: Brian Austin Green reveals on Deon Cole's Funny Knowing You podcast that he and Arnold secretly dated in their 20s, when he was on Beverly Hills, 90210 and she was on Martin.
Children
Tichina Arnold has one child: a daughter with music producer Carvin Haggins, her partner from 2002 to 2007. She shares no children with either of her ex-husbands, Lamon Brewster or Rico Hines.
Career Highlights
Tichina Arnold was raised in Queens by her mother Diane, a sanitation worker, and her father Gene Arnold, a police officer. She attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. She began her career as a child actor with supporting roles in Little Shop of Horrors (1986) and How I Got into College (1989).
Her breakout role was Pamela "Pam" James on the Fox sitcom Martin, which she portrayed from 1992 until the show ended in 1997. She then portrayed family matriarch Rochelle on the UPN/CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris from 2005 to 2009, reprising the role in the animated revival Everybody Still Hates Chris (2024-). She played Judi Mann on Happily Divorced (2011-2013), starred as Cassie Calloway on Survivor's Remorse (2014-2017), and portrayed Tina Butler on the CBS sitcom The Neighborhood from 2018 to 2026.
FAQ
Who was Tichina Arnold married to?
She was married twice: to boxer Lamon Brewster (1993-1995) and to basketball coach DaRico "Rico" Hines (2012-2022).
When did Tichina Arnold marry Rico Hines?
They married on August 18, 2012, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Are Tichina Arnold and Rico Hines divorced?
Yes. She announced the split in 2016, and a judge finalized the divorce on July 15, 2022.
Does Tichina Arnold have children?
Yes. She has one daughter with music producer Carvin Haggins.
How old is Tichina Arnold in 2026?
Tichina Arnold was born on June 28, 1969. She is 57 years old in 2026.
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