Like Fine China: Tamia & Grant Hill Celebrate 20 Years Of Wedded Bliss

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On Thursday Tamia and Grant Hill celebrated 20 years of marriage, a beautiful reminder of their love for one another and their family. The 20-year wedding anniversary represents the “china” year which is the traditional item you can gift a couple once they reach the mark.

The Hill’s embody the tenants of marriage throughout their relationship which has sustained for better or worse, sickness and health.

The couple met in the mid-90’s—as the myth goes, they were introduced by songstress Anita Baker in 1996. At the time, Tamia was a rising powerhouse R&B vocalist from Canada, while Grant was enjoying NBA stardom as small forward on the Detroit Pistons.

Two daughters and 20 years later, they still seem to see each other just like it was day one. Last year Tamia shared footage of her wedding day which became the video for her song, Today I do.

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Grant began the day by celebrating with a series of photos from the early years of their relationship until now.

“Happy 20th Wedding Anniversary @realtamiaworld (cue the words of disbelief),” he began. “Seriously, I’m truly amazed and inspired by how far we’ve come; humbled by how far we have left to go; and beyond grateful to be on this journey with you…Thankful is an understatement!!
#20thweddinganniversary#marriagegoals #love #friendship#family #STILL#HowDidYouLetMeWearThatSuit?”

Tamia posted a short but sweet tribute to her husband on social media to mark their 20th wedding anniversary.

“Happy anniversary my love. Cheers to the next 20.” she wrote.

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Day Ones

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The young couple share an evening out attending a Tommy Hillfiger event in Los Angeles in 1997. They would date for about three years until their wedding date on July 24, 1999.

The Early Years

World Premiere of "Speed 2 - Cruise Control"

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Tamia and Grant walk the Speed 2 red carpet at the world premiere in 1997. This also looks like the suit that he was talking about in his caption to Tamia.

One Year Down, Forever To Go

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Tamia and Grant are all smiles at the “Party for Michael Jackson-30th Anniversary Celebration” in 2001.

Through Sickness & Health

10th Annual Tribeca Film Festival - "Starting At The Finish Line: The Coach Buehler Story"

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Four years into their marriage, Tamia discovered she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. “When I was diagnosed, the first thing he said was, ‘What do we need to do to fight this?’” she told Oprah. “It’s good to have a fighter on your side.” Tamia also served as support to Hill as he suffered multiple injures during his NBA career. He retired in June 2013 after 19 years in the NBA.

Family Time

3rd Annual My Brother Charlie Family Fun Festival - Arrivals

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Tamia and Grant are devoted parents to their daughters Myla Grace Hill, 17 and Lael Rose Hill, 11. “I have lived the life of a child of a professional athlete and I understand the sacrifices that are made,” Hill told Raising Arizona Kids in 2008. “When I am home I try to spend as much time as I can with them. I know that 10, 15, 20 years from now, when they are out of the house, I’ll think back and remember those times. I spend time with the girls because you can’t get that back.

Slays Together, Stays Together

2017 LACMA Art + Film Gala Honoring Mark Bradford And George Lucas Presented By Gucci - Red Carpet

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Grant and Tamia Hill attend the 2017 LACMA Art + Film Gala honoring Mark Bradford and George Lucas in 2017. The couple is known for their impeccable fashion sense and always turn heads when they arrive at events.

Philanthropy Is Key

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The Hill’s founded the Tamia and Grant Hill in Florida, which gives local support and advocacy to a number of organizations, steered toward youth. Tamia is also a vocal advocate for multiple sclerosis.