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Everything We Know About Tika Sumpter's Fiancé, Nick James

Since the actress has gone public with her leading man, here's the tea on him.
Everything Things We Know About Tika Sumpter’s Fiancé, Nick James
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By Danielle Kwateng-Clark · Updated October 26, 2020

Tika Sumpter has always been coy about her private life, so it was a total surprise when the actress decided to share an intimate photo of her daughter Ella-Loren and fiancé Nick James on Sunday.

The pair have be private about their relationship thus far, but sharing a child and being engaged has totally changed the game.

“He was like, ‘Ella has something to say to you.’ And it was just this letter of beauty,” Sumpter said about James’ Christmas Day proposal. “And then he proposed.”

“It was simple. It’s been burning a hole in his body for a while, so he was like, ‘I wanted to do this… now.’”

While we’re not sure if we’re going to see them out and about in public, we do know a couple things about James— find them out below.

TY to all women. You're an inspiration! TY to my beautiful goddess who made our miracle! U r a blessing, guiding light, and partner in crime pic.twitter.com/zVWlhLhSTH

— Nicholas James (@Nickjames138) March 8, 2017

They met on the set of Tyler Perry’s Haves and Have Nots

On OWN, the television drama began in 2013, but James didn’t appeared on the show until 2016. James and Sumpter allegedly met while on set working up close and personal.

I'm a #tea #nerd #adultexcitement @birdpicktea #ingenuitea

A post shared by Nicholas J Muscarella (@nickjames138) on Aug 24, 2016 at 9:16pm PDT

He collects tea

While some love collecting coins from all over the world or classic albums, James is a fan of exotic teas— and he happily shares photos of his favorite brews.

Met this old girl for 1st time and after scratching under her jaw she tried to plant one on me😘 #beautiful #soul #horse 🐎 she's 31! #upstateny

A post shared by Nicholas J Muscarella (@nickjames138) on Jun 18, 2016 at 11:17am PDT

He’s a huge animal lover

You’ll be hard pressed to not find a photo of James with an animal on his Instagram page. He loves animals, which is great since Sumpter has a pet yorkie. 

I refrain from postin the same pic every day, but this was a #gorgeousView from my apt #Cali #sunset #beauty #redskyatnightsailorsdelight

A post shared by Nicholas J Muscarella (@nickjames138) on Feb 5, 2015 at 5:45pm PST

He’s a casual photographer

In his downtime, the actor takes really amazing photos of beautiful things around him like sunsets and cute animals. 

Aaaaand America just got dumber! #devos

— Nicholas James (@Nickjames138) February 7, 2017

Politics is something he cares about

James doesn’t tweet much, but when he does, it’s about the current state of policies and his disgust of the current Trump administration.

One of the rewarding perks of #parenting... #healthyfood for my #LO All credit goes to my #PIC @tikasumpter 😘

A post shared by Nicholas J Muscarella (@nickjames138) on May 16, 2017 at 4:04pm PDT

He’s a health nut.

In addition to drinking healthy teas, James is active in the gym, sharing photos of weights and boxing classes. Looks like Sumpter has a fit and fun husband-to-be. 

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