Celebrity Celebrity Relationships Celebrity Breakups Cory Hardrict Calls Allegations He Cheated on Tia Mowry 'Lies!' Cory Hardrict and Tia Mowry had been married for 14 years before the actress announced their divorce on Tuesday By Dory Jackson Dory Jackson Dory Jackson is a Staff Editor for PEOPLE's TV News team. Upon joining the brand in March 2021, she has had the opportunity to interview a long list of celebrities, from Kate Hudson to Pierce Brosnan to Billy Porter. She has also helped recap popular TV shows like 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,' 'Sister Wives' and 'Vanderpump Rules.' The New York-based Maryland native graduated from Randolph-Macon College in May 2016 with a focus on Communication Studies and Journalism. She came to PEOPLE in March 2021 after working at a number of major news companies, including Newsweek and Us Weekly. People Editorial Guidelines Published on October 5, 2022 05:27PM EDT Cory Hardrict is shooting down rumors that infidelity caused his wife Tia Mowry to file for divorce. Speculation surrounding the split ramped up on Tuesday after Mowry's announcement, with some fans pointing to the possibility of Hardrict, 42, cheating on the Sister, Sister star, 44. One commenter on Instagram even responded to a post: "Cory nooooo. Don't fumble Tia!" The All American: Homecoming star offered a simple response: "Lies!" Hardrict's rep declined to comment for PEOPLE's story. Instagram Who Is Tia Mowry's Husband? All About Cory Hardrict Mowry and Hardrict wed in 2008. After 14 years of marriage, the longtime couple — who share son Cree, 11, and daughter Cairo, 4 — called it quits. Announcing the pair's separation via Instagram on Tuesday, Mowry said it wasn't an "easy" decision for the pair. "I have always been honest with my fans, and today is no different. I wanted to share that Cory and I have decided to go our separate ways," she wrote. "These decisions are never easy, and not without sadness. We will maintain a friendship as we co-parent our beautiful children." "I am grateful for all the happy times we had together and want to thank my friends, family and fans for your love and support as we start this new chapter moving forward in our lives," she added. She cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split, though she did not list a date of separation. But she is requesting joint physical and legal custody of their children. Amy Sussman/Getty; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Both Mowry and Hardrict shared cryptic posts across social media after the breakup was publicized. In a now-expired Instagram Story post, the actor wrote: "Acting off of emotions will cost you every time." For Mowry's part, she shared several emotional posts across Twitter. "Reminder: You are enough. You deserve love. And you deserve to be understood for who you truly are," she wrote in one tweet, adding in a second, "I am love ❤️ I will only choose to see love. I hope you will too."