How long has Chris Tucker been married?

Chris was previously married to Azja Pryor. Later, due to some differences, the couple divorced in the year 2003.

He has also been in a relationship with Vanessa Mendoza in 2005, Gelila Asres and Nia Long.

Currently, Chris is dating India Arie. The couple is in a long-term relationship since 2007.

He also has the son named Destin Christopher Tucker.

Tucker was born on August 31, 1971, in Atlanta, Georgia. Currently, he is 50 years old. His ethnicity is mixed(African, European, and Native American) and his nationality is American.

He is the youngest son. His father’s name is  Norris Louise and her mother’s name is Mary Louise. His father was an entrepreneur and owned a janitorial service. He grew up in Decatur, Georgia along with his other siblings who are older than him. He has a sister, Tammy Stocks, and a brother, Dexter Tucker.

In which school did Chris Tucker attend?

Tucker attends Columbia High School, in Decatur. He graduated from the same college.

Chris Tucker: Professional life, Career

Tucker has an interest in acting. So at the early age of 20, he goes on to perform on Def Comedy Jam.

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He made in film debut in 1993 in The Meteor Man as an MC. In 1995, Tucker has his performance in the movie, Friday as Smokey. His character is loved by all and it also led him to the nominations of MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance, Best Breakthrough Performance, Best Screen Duo.

He then received various good projects to work on. Chris appears in Money Talks, The Fifth Element. The actor also appears in Rush Hour as Detective James Carter. This character makes him win a Blockbuster Entertainment Award, MTV Movie Award. So, Tucker gets chance to continue the show in Rush Hour 2 and Rush Hour 3. He played alongside Jackie Chan in the Rush Hour. Tucker has also featured in Silver linings Playbook, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk.

He also featured in Silver linings Playbook, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk. In Television, he appeared in Def Comedy Jam and Hanging’ With Mr. Cooper, Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special.

In Television, he has been seen in Def Comedy Jam and Hanging’ With Mr. Cooper, Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special. He is currently busy filming the fourth installment of The Rush Hour alongside his co-star Jackie Chan.

Awards

As Chris has outstanding performance, he has received various awards. In 2002, he received MTV Movie Award for Best Fight for Rush Hour 2. The actor also received the Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Movie Actor and Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor: Comedy in 2002 for Rush Hour 2. Tucker also received MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo in 1999 for Rush Hour.

Chris is one of the popular actors and comedians who also receive various awards for his same work. His net worth is $5 million as of 2022. But he ran afoul of the IRS and it increased his net worth which is around $14 million. He is also one of the highest-paid actors at one time. His salary is nearly $25 million.

Chris Tucker: Rumors and Controversy

Different rumors were once spread that where Chris lost as he wasn’t doing well in his career. He was one of the highest-paid actors but same time, he couldn’t prove his appearance. And this leads to different controversies.

How tall is Chris Tucker?

The actor stands tall with a height of 6 feet 1 inch. He weighs 83 kg. Chris has black colored hair and black colored eyes. He wears a shoe size of 12 (US).

Social Media

Chris is active on different social media. He is active on Instagram and has 997K followers.

Likely, he is also seen as active on Twitter and has more than 791K  followers. More than that he also uses Facebook and has more than 8M followers on his Facebook Account.

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Tucker is an American comedian and actor known for playing Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour film series. The Chris Tucker net worth figure is about $5 million as of 2022.

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Early LIfe and Bio

Full NameChristopher Tucker
Birth Date / AgeAugust 31, 1971 / 50 Years Old
Birth PlaceAtlanta, Georgia, USA
Source of WealthActing / Comedy
Relationship StatusDating India Arie
Height6 ft. 1 in. / 191 cm.
Net Worth$5 Million

Christopher Tucker was born in August of 1971 in Atlanta, Georgia to parents Norris and Mary Louise (née Bryant). Notably, his father was an independent businessman who owned a janitorial service.

Meanwhile, the actor has five siblings in total. He has brothers: Darryl, Dexter, and Norris Jr., as well as sisters Lacretia and Tammye.

As far as education goes, Tucker attended Columbia High School. There, the comic was known for making classmates laugh by impersonating Eddie Murphy, Michael Jackson, and others.

Afterward, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in comedy. Once in LA, Tucker became a regular performer on the HBO comedy series Def Comedy Jam.

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Chris Tucker Net Worth and Career

Tucker’s cinematic debut came in House Party 3 in 1994. Shortly after, he gained widespread recognition alongside rapper Ice Cube in the cult classic, Friday. In 1997, he co-starred in both The Fifth Element and Money Talks, while also playing a small part in Jackie Brown.

Undoubtedly, Tucker’s biggest career moment as an actor was starring as LAPD detective James Carter in the action comedy film series, Rush Hour.

According to E! News, Tucker held out for a $20 million payday in the film’s sequel. Then, he was paid $25 million for Rush Hour 3 and received 20 percent of the movie’s gross.

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Tucker’s other movie roles came in Next Friday, Friday After Next, and Silver Linings Playbook.

In 1999, the actor played in the NBA All-Star Weekend’s Celebrity Game alongside the likes of Master P, Clyde Drexler, Dominique Hawkins, Terrell Owens, and four Harlem Globetrotters.

Chris Tucker Instagram and Twitter

Currently, the comedian possesses 2 million Instagram followers. To go along with that, Tucker has another 798 thousand followers on his Twitter account as of July 2022.

Personal Life

In 1997, Tucker married his wife Azja Pryor. Together, the couple had a son named Destin before divorcing in 2003.

Tucker has faced his own share of legal troubles throughout the years. In 2014, he settled a $2.5 million tax debt. Then, the IRS sued Tucker seeking $9.6 million in back taxes in 2021.

Notably, the actor is good friends with his Rush Hour co-star Jackie Chan. He was also close with Michael Jackson, even attending his memorial service in 2009.

Chris Tucker Net Worth

The Chris Tucker net worth figure of $5 million has been amassed since the mid-1990s. His biggest paydays came from Rush Hour 2 and Rush Hour 3, both of which earned him over $20 million. Aside from that, Tucker’s movie gigs have been infrequent, but he still does comedy.

Chris Tucker FAQ

Where is Chris Tucker from?


Tucker was born in Atlanta, Georgia. However, he was largely raised in the Dekalb County city of Decatur, GA.

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