Tiffany Haddishcan’t help but crack a joke, even when it comes to her run-in with the law.
While guest hostingThe Ellen DeGeneres ShowWednesday, the 42-year-old actress and comedian briefly addressed the audience about gettingarrested on suspicion of DUIin Georgia earlier this year.
The conversation came during her monologue on the talk show, where the newly single Haddish — whosplit from Common in Novemberafter a year of dating — teased that she’s been “looking for a man” with a perfect credit score.
She said she was praying to God for a partner and instead, he sent her four men in uniform.
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“Yeah, they were the police. They got good benefits and everything so I can’t even be mad,” Haddish joked.
“And yes, I did get charged with a DUI, which stand for Dumb Unfortunate Incidents,” she continued, asking the audience if they wanted to see her mugshot.
“Still cute… looking good,” Haddish said as her picture appeared on screen. “I’m going to turn that into an NFT.”
According to authorities, officers received a 911 call around 2:30 a.m. about a driver who had allegedly fallen asleep at the wheel on Highway 74. While en route, officers located a car that matched the description from the 911 call and conducted a traffic stop.
“Subsequent investigation led to Ms.Tiffany Haddishbeing arrested for Driving Under the Influence,” police told PEOPLE. “She was transported to the Fayette County Jail without incident.”
Fayette County Sheriff’s Office
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Haddish’s arrest followed a difficult few weeks for the actress that included four deaths in her personal life: her grandmother (who raised her), her pet dog, and close friendsBob Sagetand Carl Craig.
Speaking withExtrain an interview at the time, Haddish said she was “just sad because I’ve had some losses.”
She also toldEntertainment Tonightthat her “personal life is in shambles.”
“I’m very emotional. I’ve been crying a lot ‘cause it’s— that’s my heart,” the star said in January. “My dog was my heart, and the other people who passed, you know, they were my rocks. They had my back. I mean, they taught me a lot, so I lost the physical, [but] I’m sure I got them in the spiritual.”
source: people.com
