Tika Sumpter
Also known as: Euphemia LatiQue Sumpter 
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About Tika Sumpter
Tika Sumpter (born June 20, 1980) is an American actress, producer, and television host known for her roles in The Haves and the Have Nots, Mixed-ish, and the Sonic the Hedgehog film franchise. Born in Queens, New York, she began her career in soap operas before transitioning to major film and television roles.
Key Facts and Career Highlights:
Age: 45 years old as of June 2025.
Television Roles: She gained prominence as Layla Williamson on One Life to Live (2005–2011), followed by roles on Gossip Girl and as Candace Young on Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots (2013–2021). She also starred in ABC’s Mixed-ish as Alicia Johnson.
Film Roles: Sumpter starred as Maddie Wachowski in Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) and its sequels. She also starred in and produced Southside with You (2016), a film about Michelle and Barack Obama's first date.
Relationships: She is married to actor Nicholas James (married May 14, 2022).
Background: She graduated from Marymount Manhattan College and started her career as a model and host.
Sumpter is recognized for her versatility, acting in soap operas, comedy, and action films, while also developing projects as a producer