Tia and Tamera felt like they could be role models for teens
Not everyone can be a role model; It comes with a lot of responsibility, and it can be hard to showcase your true self when you have to be somewhat "perfect" in the public eye. Many actors don't choose to have that high praise, but viewers choose it for them.
Tia and Tamera starred in Sister, Sister as teenagers, which meant much of their audience was children and teens around the same age. In the series, viewers saw the twins grow a bond thicker than wool while getting in trouble and realizing they have to face the consequences of their actions.
"Because of the issues we face on the show, we get about 2,000 letters a month," Tamera said during a joint interview with Tia in 1999. Two Kidsday staff reporters reported on the interview and asked, "Do you feel you can be a role model for teens today?"
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The twins were filming Sister, Sister and attending Pepperdine College part-time. It was challenging, but it made them perfect figures to look up to.
"I'm not going to make light of that. It is very challenging. It takes a lot of courage and dedication," Tia said.
Tia and Tamera Mowry were born in Germany, raised in Hawaii, and moved to Los Angeles as teens. Their father served in the army, and they referred to themselves as ex-Army brats. In their free time, they relaxed and lived as normal as possible.
Despite their fame, the twins remained grounded, enjoying activities that many young people can relate to. They loved to shop, rollerblade, horseback ride, visit amusement parks, ride roller coasters, and go to the movies. These were the moments when they could just be themselves, away from the spotlight.
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