Tiffany Haddish Reveals Her Go-To Private Ritual Before Every Performance
Tiffany Haddish knows how to bring the humor, but there’s one crucial aspect of her preparation routine that she claims is vital for getting in the right frame of mind.
“It’s my personal feel-good music,” Haddish, 45, shared with Us Weekly at FGI’s 29th Annual Rising Star Awards in New York City. “Not even my team hears it. It’s in my AirPods.”
So, what does this secret playlist include? “None of your business!” the Girls Trip star joked before revealing the actual secret. “It’s essentially Hz tones — 420, 480, 550.”
Haddish, who served as host for the Rising Star Awards ceremony, mentioned that it usually takes her two hours to prepare for a high-profile event — even with a team looking after her hair, makeup, and wardrobe.
“Many people will be pulling on you, and it’s important to be in a positive mental and spiritual space to manage that,” she explained. “Especially on those lady days! You really just want to fight people because you’re suffering. There’s a funeral happening, and no one knows but you!”
FGI’s star-studded luncheon celebrated emerging talents in fashion, beauty, accessories, and fine jewelry. Among those honored was Texas-native designer Lee Evans Lee, creator of Mrs. Momma Bear, a brand that is redefining modern workwear by merging ranch-ready durability with runway-inspired style. A fifth-generation West Texas rancher, Lee transitioned from ranch life to the fashion industry, designing a collection that fuses the comfort of activewear with high fashion elegance.
“I’m truly here to advocate for dreamers, creativity, and collaboration,” Lee said. “The essence of the brand is to extend a helping hand and elevate everyone. My brand statement is wear with love. So, everything I create is with love.”
This year’s ceremony attracted a fashionable crowd of designers, executives, and influencers, including Elie Tahari, Dennis Basso, Fern Mallis, Gary and Cole Wassner, Cyril Verdavainne, Frederick Anderson, Jonathan Cohen, Ken Downing, James Aguiar, Joanna Coles, Micaela Erlanger, NJ Falk, and many others.
Robert Chavez, former president and CEO of Hermès Americas, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. With over 45 years in the retail industry, including 24 years leading Hermès Americas, Chavez emphasized the significance of adaptability in the fashion industry for sustained success.
“Whatever lies ahead, they’re always looking toward the horizon and considering, ‘OK, this is changing, that’s changing,’” Chavez explained. “If you examine what has occurred over the decades, brands that have emerged were created for a purpose. It continues today — and that’s the essence of this business. It’s inspiring to see how swiftly people can adapt and pivot.”
