Tiffany Pollard

Pollard began her television career in 2005 at the age of 23, when she was working as a clothing buyer and walking down Hollywood Boulevard. She was noticed by a casting agent from 51 Minds Entertainment, leading to her being cast in Flavor of Love, a reality television dating competition series which was filmed in late 2005 and debuted in early 2006.{{Cite web |title=Tiffany "New York" Pollard on the Cover of PAPER's America Issue - PAPER Magazine |url=https://www.papermag.com/tiffany-pollard-america |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=www.papermag.com |language=en}}

While Pollard was on Flavor of Love, she had occasional clashes with other contestants. Although these clashes were, in general, nothing more than words, an incident in the penultimate episode of season one led to violence. After her elimination, an outraged Brooke "Pumkin" Thompson spat on Pollard following a heated exchange.{{cite web| url = http://www.vh1.com/video/play.jhtml?id=1524783&vid=76462| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071125211225/http://www.vh1.com/video/play.jhtml?id=1524783&vid=76462| archive-date = November 25, 2007| title = Flavor Of Love: The Spit Hits The Fan| publisher = VH1| access-date = March 14, 2009}} There was extensive tension between Pollard and Thompson throughout the show. Pollard vowed to "whoop {{sic|Pum|kin|hide=y}}'s ass", and attempted to do so at the season one reunion.{{cite web|url = http://www.vh1.com/video/play.jhtml?id=1527524&vid=80228|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080531095910/http://www.vh1.com/video/play.jhtml?id=1527524&vid=80228|archive-date = May 31, 2008|title = Flavor Of Love: Reunion Exclusives!|publisher = VH1| access-date = March 14, 2009}} The final two contestants journeyed to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where Flavor Flav chose Nicole "Hoopz" Alexander over Pollard, to be his mate.{{cite web|author= Roberts, Caroline.|url= http://www.the-trades.com/article.php?id=4130|title= A Dose of Reality: Flavor of Love – Finale|publisher= The Trades|date= March 13, 2006|access-date= March 14, 2009}} However, after his relationship with Alexander did not work out, Flav decided to return for a second season of his dating show.{{citation needed|date=February 2025}}

During the filming of Flavor of Love 2, Flav invited Pollard, then 24, to join him in helping eliminate contestants. She agreed and was later added as a participant.{{cite web|author= Kahn, Daniel.|url= http://thehoot.net/articles/1261|title= Feeling the Flavor|publisher= Brandeis Hoot|date= October 13, 2006|access-date= March 14, 2009}} Pollard made it to the finale once again; however, Flav ultimately chose "Deelishis" over Pollard.{{cite web|author= Ryan, Joal.|url= http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b53550_A_Deelishis_Ratings_Hit.html|title= A Deelishis Ratings Hit|publisher= E! Online|date= October 18, 2007|access-date= March 14, 2009}} Pollard confronted Flav with her characteristic fire and passion, questioning the reasoning behind her return only to be ultimately eliminated.{{cite web|url= http://www.vh1.com/video/play.jhtml?id=1542792&vid=112447|title= Flavor of Love 2 Finale: Belize in Love|publisher= VH1.com|access-date= March 14, 2009}}{{dead link|date=November 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} The season finale was the second highest non-sports basic cable program of the year drawing over 7.5 million viewers.{{cite news |newspaper=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |title=TV RATINGS: VH1's still loving 'Flavor' |first=Rodney |last=Ho |department=Living |page=E3 |date=19 October 2006}}{{cite news |newspaper=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |title=Corrections |department=News |page=A2 |date=20 October 2006 |quote=A Living story about TV ratings Thursday incorrectly stated that the finale for "Flavor of Love 2" had the highest ratings this year among non-sports, basic cable networks, using information from VH1. An episode of TNT's "The Closer" had higher ratings in June.}}{{Cite web |last=Nordyke |first=Kimberly |date=2006-10-18 |title=Delicious: VH1 draws 7.5 mil for 'Flavor 2' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/delicious-vh1-draws-75-mil-139800/ |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}

Pollard was given her own spin-off series I Love New York which was Pollard's first reality television series.{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Corinne |date=2023-12-13 |title=Tiffany "New York" Pollard Is the Reality TV Trailblazer |url=https://collider.com/tiffany-new-york-pollard/ |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=Collider |language=en}} She went on to star in other spin-off series, including I Love New York 2, New York Goes to Hollywood, New York Goes to Work, and more recently, Brunch with Tiffany.{{citation needed|date=February 2025}}

Before the finale of Flavor of Love's second season, Pollard denied having her own show. However, after the finale aired, she said that she had already signed on for one. I Love New York, a reality series focused on Pollard as she navigated a group of suitors vying for her affection, premiered on January 8, 2007, and remains the most-watched series debut in VH1 history with 4.426 million viewers.{{cite web|url= http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6406869.html|title= New York, White Rapper Make VH1 Sing|publisher= Multichannel News|date= January 11, 2007|access-date= January 13, 2007}} Pollard chose Patrick "Tango" Hunter in the finale, however the two had a falling out, and their engagement ended shortly after filming.{{Cite web |title=Tiffany Pollard reveals her 'fantastic four' on VH1's 'I Love New York' |url=https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/tiffany-pollard-reveals-her-fantastic-four-on-vh1-i-love-new-york-4798.php |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=Reality TV World |language=en}}

51 Minds Entertainment premiered a follow-up season of I Love New York 2October 8, 2007 on VH1.{{cite web| url = http://thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20071001vh101| title = VH1 Premieres 'I Love New York 2' on Monday, October 8 AT 9PM| publisher = The Futon Critic| date = October 1, 2007| access-date = March 14, 2009}} The second season introduced a new group of men, including "Tailor Made" and "Mr. Boston". In the finale Tailor Made (real name George Weisgerber) proposed to Pollard, but was turned down. During the I Love New York 2 reunion special, Tailor Made proposed a second time and Pollard accepted.{{cite news|last = Kaplan| first = Don| url = http://www.nypost.com/seven/12182007/tv/new_york_in_love_179451.htm| title = New York in Love, Tailor Made Suits VH1 Star| publisher = New York Post| access-date = December 19, 2007 | date=December 18, 2007}}{{cite web|last = Baker| first = K.C.| url = http://tvwatch.people.com/2007/12/26/i-love-new-york-star-engaged-to-tailor-made/| title =I Love New York star engaged to Tailor Made| publisher = People| access-date = December 26, 2007}}

Pollard's efforts to land a high-profile acting role provided a narrative for another new spin-off. New York Goes to Hollywood premiered on August 4, 2008, on VH1.{{cite web | url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2008/02/19/tiffany-pollard-goes-hollywood/ | title=Tiffany Pollard goes Hollywood | website=New York Daily News | date=February 19, 2008 }}

In 2009, Pollard stepped out of the lifestyle she had grown accustomed to and take on the challenge of trying a humble job. Her fourth spin-off series, New York Goes to Work, premiered on May 4, 2009, and follows Pollard each week as viewers voted via text message on which of three job options she would take. If she successfully impressed her employer, she would earn a $10,000 bonus. However, if she quit, failed, or was fired, she would forfeit the bonus. Over the course of the series, Pollard earned $45,000 in bonuses, succeeding in four jobs, failing or quitting four others, and ultimately drawing in the season finale. In the series finale, viewers voted via mobile poll to choose New York's next task, and the majority selected I Love New York 3.{{Cite web |title=Tiffany 'New York' Pollard Gets to Work in New Show |url=https://people.com/tv/tiffany-new-york-pollard-gets-to-work-in-new-show/ |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=People.com |language=en}}

Production for I Love New York 3 was set to start sometime in the first quarter of 2010; however, prior to that time frame, VH1 requested immediate cancellation of the "celebreality" franchise and shelved plans for I Love New York 3. In the summer of 2011, Pollard revealed that I Love New York 3 was shelved due to the murder-suicide case of Ryan Jenkins, who was a former contestant of Megan Wants a Millionaire. Following the halt in production, Pollard decided to take a step back from the spotlight for a period of time, marking a significant shift in her public life.{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnzOLJSSKRc |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211222/GnzOLJSSKRc |archive-date=2021-12-22 |url-status=live|title=New York Explains Why There Wasn't Another "Flavor of Love"|date=June 1, 2011|work=YouTube|access-date=July 12, 2015}}{{cbignore}}{{primary source inline|date=February 2025}}

After I Love New York 3 was shelved, Pollard appeared in various television series, such as DTLA and That Sex Show.{{Cite web |last=Baker |first=Raven |title=Before Kim K, There Was Tiffany Pollard – Why Didn't New York See the Same Success? |url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/03/224609/tiffany-new-york-pollard-reality-show-kim-kardashian-kuwtk |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=www.refinery29.com |language=en}} In 2014, Pollard was profiled in an episode of E!'s True Hollywood Story, which revisted her rise to fame and explored her journey as a television personality.{{citation needed|date=February 2025}}

In April 2015, Pollard had a special guest starring role on the E! Network series, Botched, where she discussed her previous breast implant surgeries and its unexpected complications. Before having surgery, Pollard threw herself a party at a hotel in Beverly Hills, to celebrate her impending transformation.{{cite web|url=http://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2015/04/tiffany_pollard_new_york_botched_breast_implants_hbic.html|title=CNY native Tiffany 'New York' Pollard no longer 'Botched': 'The HBIC is back'|work=The Post-Standard|date=April 15, 2015|access-date=July 12, 2015}}{{cite web|url = http://www.ballerstatus.com/2015/04/15/tiffany-new-york-pollard-returns-on-e-show-botched/|title =Tiffany "New York" Pollard Returns On E! Show "Botched"|date = April 15, 2015|work = BallerStatus.com}}{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/shows/botched/news/646069/reality-star-tiffany-new-york-pollard-thinks-her-boobs-are-jacked-up-see-the-botched-sneak-peek|title=Reality Star Tiffany New York Pollard Thinks Her Boobs Are Jacked Up—See the Botched Sneak Peek! on Botched|work=E! Online|date=April 14, 2015|access-date=July 12, 2015}}

In 2016, Pollard entered the Celebrity Big Brother house in the United Kingdom to participate in the show's 17th series. While in the house, there was a misunderstanding in which Pollard believed that David Gest had died inside the house, while the deceased was actually David Bowie, the ex-husband of Pollard's fellow housemate Angie Bowie.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97pEKGNT0Xw&feature=youtu.be|title=Tiffany mistakenly thinks David Gest is dead|website=YouTube|date=January 13, 2016}}{{Cite news |url=https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/tv/features/celebrity-big-brother-best-moments-davids-dead-gemma-collins-b2504786.html|title=The very best Celebrity Big Brother moments: from 'I'm claustrophobic, Darren!' to 'David's dead' |work=The Independent}}{{Cite web |date=2016-01-25 |title=Tiffany 'New York' Pollard Set To Win 'Celebrity Big Brother' |url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/entertainment/2016/01/tiffany-new-york-pollard-poised-win-celebrity-big-brother/ |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=thatgrapejuice.net |language=en}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a781835/cbbs-tiffany-shocked-to-get-the-most-votes-and-admits-she-wanted-stephanie-out/|title=CBB's Tiffany shocked at getting the most votes|date=January 30, 2016|website=Digital Spy}} On February 5, Pollard made it to the final and finished in fourth place.{{citation needed|date=February 2025}}

Later in 2016, Pollard signed on to join the unscripted reality series The Next :15, which followed six reality television stars in their pursuit of longevity in the entertainment industry.{{cite web|url=http://www.musictimes.com/articles/61082/20160108/next-15-brings-favorite-reality-stars-back-tv-february.htm|title='The Next 15' Brings Your Favorite Reality Stars Back to TV in February|date=January 8, 2016}} That same year, she also joined VH1's Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn, a series led by therapist Dr. Jenn Mann that follows five celebrity families as they undergo three weeks of transformative family therapy.{{Cite web |last=Gajewski |first=Ryan |date=2016-04-06 |title=Tiffany Pollard Explodes at Her Mom on 'Family Therapy With Dr. Jenn' |url=https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/tiffany-pollard-explodes-at-her-mom-on-family-therapy-with-dr-jenn-w201736/ |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=Us Weekly |language=en-US}}

In 2017, Pollard began starring in Brunch with Tiffany, a talk show made for VH1's YouTube.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.vh1.com/shows/brunch-with-tiffany/r8d1wi/season-1 |title=Brunch with Tiffany {{!}} Brunch With Tiffany: 1 Episodes, News, Videos and Cast {{!}} vh1 |language=en-us |access-date=2025-02-10 |via=www.vh1.com}} The series "follows Pollard as she gathers around the tables of the hottest restaurants with her famous friends for free-flowing conversations and cocktails", with the pilot episode featuring Real Housewives of New York's, Sonja Morgan.{{cite web|url=https://www.vh1.com/news/udd40z/tiffany-pollard-sonja-morgan-brunch-with-tiffany|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526052142/https://www.vh1.com/news/udd40z/tiffany-pollard-sonja-morgan-brunch-with-tiffany|url-status=live|archive-date=May 26, 2022|title=Tiffany Pollard Talks Plastic Surgery, Dating, and Lots of Sex with Sonja Morgan on Brunch with Tiffany}} That same year, Pollard joined VH1's Scared Famous, a show hosted by Redman, where ten reality stars move into an estate in Savannah, Georgia, one of America's most haunted cities, as they endured challenges and scares that paid homage to recent horror hits.{{Cite web |last=Berry |first=Peter A. BerryPeter A. |date=2017-08-31 |title=Redman to Host VH1's 'Scared Famous' Competition Series - XXL |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/redman-host-vh1-scared-famous-competition-series/ |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=XXL Mag |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Breaking News - VH1's New Competition Series "Scared Famous" with Rap Icon Redman as Master of Scare-a-monies Premieres Monday, October 23 at 9PM |work=The Futon Critic |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2017/08/24/vh1s-new-competition-series-scared-famous-with-rap-icon-redman-as-master-of-scare-a-monies-premieres-monday-october-23-at-9pm-193011/20170824vh101/ |access-date=2025-02-10}} Also that year, Pollard joined E! Network reality series Famously Single, which brought together eight celebrities, each grappling with their own romantic challenges, as they move into a loft in downtown Los Angeles to explore and understand the root of their relationship issues.{{cite web|last1=Bellino|first1=Damian|title=VH1 Announces Scared Famous Starring Tiffany Pollard, Drita D'Avanzo, Alaska Thunderf-uck, and More!|url=https://www.vh1.com/news/6iygcw/scared-famous-tiffany-pollard-erica-mena-drita-davanzo-alaska|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421160904/https://www.vh1.com/news/6iygcw/scared-famous-tiffany-pollard-erica-mena-drita-davanzo-alaska|url-status=live|archive-date=April 21, 2023|website=VH1 News|publisher=Viacom International|access-date=November 9, 2017}}

In 2018, the cultural THNK 1994 Museum in Brooklyn dedicated an exhibit to Pollard.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thecut.com/tags/thnk1994/|title=Thnk 1994|website=The Cut}} The opening gala was attended by Pollard which celebrated her contributions to the cultural landscape.{{Cite web|url=https://www.papermag.com/tiffany-pollard-art-exhibit#rebelltitem7|title=Tiffany 'New York' Pollard Visits Pollard-Inspired Art Exhibit - PAPER Magazine|website=www.papermag.com}} Later in 2018, Pollard starred in a guest capacity on Braxton Family Values, where she was reunited with Flavor Flav, a key figure in her early career with whom she shares a long-standing friendship.{{Cite web |last=Vacco-Bolanos |first=Jessica |date=2018-08-28 |title=Flavor Flav, Tiffany Pollard to Reunite for First Time in Six Years |url=https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/flavor-flav-tiffany-pollard-to-reunite-for-first-time-in-six-years/ |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=Us Weekly |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2018-08-30 |title=See Flavor Flav and Tiffany "New York" Pollard's Unexpected Reunion |url=https://www.eonline.com/news/964349/see-flavor-flav-and-tiffany-new-york-pollard-s-unexpected-reunion |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=E! Online}} She also participated in Hip Hop Squares later that year.{{citation needed|date=February 2025}}

In 2019, Pollard became a guest judge on RuPaul's Drag Race season 11.{{cite news |last1=Moen |first1=Matt |title=Tiffany Pollard, Troye Sivan to Guest Judge 'Drag Race' |url=http://www.papermag.com/drag-race-11-guest-judges-2629458909.html |access-date=March 19, 2019 |work=Paper Mag |date=February 20, 2019}} That same year, she returned to Botched to address complications from a breast implant surgery.{{Cite web|last=Dixon|first=Christine-Marie Liwag|date=November 5, 2019|title=The important reason Tiffany 'New York' Pollard went on Botched again|url=https://www.thelist.com/173407/the-important-reason-tiffany-new-york-pollard-went-on-botched-again/|access-date=September 29, 2020|website=TheList.com}} She also starred on an episode of Traveling the Stars: Action Bronson and Friends Watch Ancient Aliens, a comedy-documentary series.{{citation needed|date=February 2025}}

In 2020, she took part in the eleventh season of Celebrity Ex on the Beach, as the ex of David McIntosh.{{Cite web|url=https://www.distractify.com/p/tiffany-pollard-ex-on-the-beach|title = The "HBIC" is Back, and She is Headed to the 'Ex on the Beach' Villa|date = December 19, 2019}} Later that year, her YouTube series Brunch with Tiffany was picked up by VH1, making its television debut in late 2020. The pilot episode, which premiered on September 7, featured Cyn Santana and Fizz.{{cite web|url= http://www.vh1.com/shows/brunch-with-tiffany/episode-guide|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200918100330/http://www.vh1.com/shows/brunch-with-tiffany/episode-guide|archive-date= September 18, 2020|title= Browse our vh1 digital original series. Discover the latest episodes here}}{{Cite web|date=September 1, 2020|title=Tiffany 'New York' Pollard Is Back on VH1 With BRUNCH WITH TIFFANY|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Tiffany-New-York-Pollard-Is-Back-on-VH1-With-BRUNCH-WITH-TIFFANY-20200901|access-date=September 29, 2020|website=BroadwayWorld.com}} In October 2020, after she teased that a season three of I Love New York "might happen", VH1 announced a one-off reunion special for I Love New York, which was hosted by Vivica A. Fox.{{Cite web|url=https://www.newsweek.com/tiffany-pollard-love-new-york-1372250|title=Is 'I Love New York' Coming Back For a New Season?|date=March 22, 2019|website=Newsweek}} The reunion returned to the series' most memorable moments and offered insights into the cast's experiences since the show aired.{{Cite web|url=https://pagesix.com/2020/10/22/tiffany-new-york-pollard-gets-reunion-special-at-vh1-with-vivica-a-fox/|title=Tiffany 'New York' Pollard gets reunion special at VH1 with Vivica A. Fox|first=Tashara|last=Jones|date=October 22, 2020}}

In November 2020, Pollard appeared on the cover of Paper magazine's "America" issue. The issue featured an interview with Patia Borja that highlighted Pollard.{{Cite web |title=Tiffany "New York" Pollard on the Cover of PAPER's America Issue - PAPER Magazine |url=https://www.papermag.com/tiffany-pollard-america#rebelltitem68 |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=www.papermag.com |language=en}} A few weeks later, in December 2020, she appeared as a supporting figure in the Zeus Network reality series One Mo' Chance, where she helped Kamal "Chance" Givens, who had previously competed for Pollard's affection on I Love New York, evaluate the women competing for his affection.{{Cite web|url=https://www.tmz.com/2020/09/11/tiffany-new-york-pollard-makes-out-kamal-givens-one-mo-chance/|title=Tiffany 'New York' Pollard Makes Out With Kamal 'Chance' Givens|date=September 11, 2020|website=TMZ}}

In 2021, Pollard began co-starring as a companion to the titulary Ts Madison in The Ts Madison Experience.{{Cite web|url=https://1067wjjy.com/tiffany-new-york-pollard-says-the-ts-madison-experience-season-finale-of-will-unleash-some-large-announcements/|title=Tiffany "New York" Pollard says 'The TS Madison Experience' season finale of will "unleash some large announcements"|date=April 8, 2021|website=WJJY 106.7}} In 2022, Pollard began hosting Hot Haus, a reality competition which garnered notoriety for featuring OnlyFans creators competing to be named the next queer sex symbol on OutTV.{{Cite web|url=https://www.dazeddigital.com/film-tv/article/55323/1/watch-trailer-new-lgbtq-reality-tv-show-hot-haus-cupcakke-tiffany-pollard|title=Watch the trailer for chaotic new LGBTQ+ reality show Hot Haus|date=January 27, 2022|website=Dazed}} In April 2022, Pollard shot a pictorial for Interview magazine and was also interviewed by editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg.{{Cite web|url=https://www.interviewmagazine.com/culture/tiffany-pollard-is-still-the-hbic|title=Tiffany Pollard Is Still the HBIC|first=Sophie|last=Lee|date=April 14, 2022|website=Interview Magazine}} In November that year, at the 2022 ARTAS, she was honored with the Hall of Fame award.{{Cite web|url=https://www.realitytelevisionawards.com/9th-annual-winners/|title=9th Annual Winners - AWARDS SHOW|date=November 9, 2022}}

In 2023, Pollard became a lead on College Hill: Celebrity Edition which follows a group of celebrities from various entertainment fields as they enroll at a historically black college or university, to experience college life. Later on in 2023, she also starred in E!'s reality competition series House of Villains, a show featuring notorious and controversial personalities from reality television franchises competing to be crowned America's Ultimate Supervillain.{{Cite web|last=Tinoco|first=Armando|date=August 15, 2023 |title='House Of Villains': E! Reveals Cast, Premiere Date & Trailer For Show Mixing Stars From 'Vanderpump Rules,' '90 Day Fiancé,' 'The Apprentice' & More |url=https://deadline.com/2023/08/house-of-villains-cast-premiere-date-trailer-1235520229/|access-date=October 1, 2023 |website=Deadline Hollywood |archive-date=August 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816185106/https://deadline.com/2023/08/house-of-villains-cast-premiere-date-trailer-1235520229/|url-status=live}} In February 2024, she was interviewed in a televised interview on The Jason Lee Show, where the conversation's topics ranged from sexuality, to the impact of her career in an evolving entertainment industry.{{Cite web|url=https://hollywoodunlocked.com/the-jason-lee-show-episode-34-tiffany-pollard-new-fiance-skin-bleaching-gay-dating-show-amber-rose-joseline-fight/|title='The Jason Lee Show' Episode 34: Tiffany Pollard On New Fiancé, Skin Bleaching, Her Gay Dating Show, And Amber Rose & Joseline Fight|first=Ariela|last=Anís|date=February 14, 2024|website=Hollywood Unlocked}} In July 2024, she was tapped to host the Baddies Midwest & Gone Wild Auditions on the Zeus Network.{{Cite web|url=https://thetvdb.com/series/baddies-midwest-and-baddies-gone-wild#castcrew|title=Baddies Midwest & Baddies Gone Wild |website=thetvdb.com}} Later, in August 2024, she starred in an episode of Wiggin' Out with Tokyo Stylez, a reality series centered around celebrity hairstylist Tokyo Stylez, who was given just 24 hours to deliver a standout wig for Pollard.{{Cite web|url=https://tvregular.com/2024/08/16/wiggin-out-with-tokyo-stylez-tiffany-new-york-pollard-ts-madison-s1e2-august-16-2024-on-we-tv/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wiggin-out-with-tokyo-stylez-tiffany-new-york-pollard-ts-madison-s1e2-august-16-2024-on-we-tv|title=Wiggin' Out With Tokyo Stylez "Tiffany "New York" Pollard & TS Madison" S1E2 August 16 2024 on WE tv - TV Regular|date=August 16, 2024}}

In October 2024, Pollard was invited back to E!'s House of Villains for a second season.{{cite magazine | url=https://ew.com/house-of-villains-season-2-cast-contestants-revealed-exclusive-8620820 | title=Meet the 'House of Villains' season 2 cast: Richard Hatch, Wes Bergmann, New York, and more | magazine=Entertainment Weekly }} In January 2025, she was a contestant on a special season of the cooking competition series Worst Cooks In America: Celebrity Edition which is titled Heroes vs. Villains. The series pits celebrities, divided into two teams—'Heroes' and 'Villains'—against each other as they try to improve their cooking abilities.{{citation needed|date=February 2025}} In April 2025, Pollard appeared in the U.K. as a weekly guest for 6 episodes of Celebrity Big Brother: Late and Live. On 15 April, she appeared in an interview on British morning television show This Morning.{{fact|date=April 2025}}

Pollard was born in Utica, New York to Michelle Rothschild-Patterson (also known as "Sister Patterson") and Alex Pollard.{{cite web|date=November 29, 2007|title=Ask New York – More of Your Questions Answered|url=http://blog.vh1.com/2007-11-29/ask-new-york-more-of-your-questions-answered/|publisher=VH1 Blog|access-date=March 14, 2009|archive-date=December 1, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071201081832/http://blog.vh1.com/2007-11-29/ask-new-york-more-of-your-questions-answered/}} Pollard has used the surnames of both her parents, despite them being unmarried.{{cite web|author=Daniels, Karu F.|date=January 6, 2007|title=Miss New York: Busting Loose, Part One|url=http://entwire.blackvoices.com/2007/01/06/miss-new-york-busting-loose-part-one/|access-date=March 14, 2009|publisher=Black Voices}} She attended John F. Kennedy Middle School and graduated from Thomas R. Proctor High School.{{cite news|author=LaRue, William|date=January 8, 2007|title=She loves VH1 ... and it loves her|newspaper=The Post-Standard}}

Pollard's personal life has been heavily documented in the media. The early years of her fame were particularly filled with intense media scrutiny.{{cite web | url=https://www.tmz.com/2007/09/17/new-york-calls-pitt-too-girly/ | title=New York Calls Pitt "Too Girly" | date=September 17, 2007 }}{{cite web | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/04/arts/television/04cartNEW.html | title=Changing the Channel (Published 2007) | website=The New York Times | date=February 4, 2007 }}{{cite web | url=https://people.com/tv/tiffany-new-york-pollard-gets-to-work-in-new-show/ | title=Tiffany 'New York' Pollard Gets to Work in New Show }}{{cite web | url=https://www.tmz.com/2007/10/28/new-york-gets-some-bunion-lovin/ | title=New York Gets Some Bunion Lovin' | date=October 28, 2007 }}{{cite web | url=https://www.tmz.com/2007/10/01/new-york-acting-a-fool-in-hollywood/&ved=2ahUKEwig_c7p_quKAxUcjYkEHS19DC8QFnoECCIQAQ&usg=AOvVaw01BAg-gtYPwxhB35n5fTbZ | title=New York Acting a Fool in Hollywood | date=October 2007 }}{{cite web | url=https://perezhilton.com/no-sex-tapeyet/ | title=No Sex Tape...Yet | date=January 15, 2008 }} She was engaged to the I Love New York season 1 winner Patrick "Tango" Hunter for a six-month period until Hunter called off the engagement on the reunion show.{{cite web|author=De Leon, Kris|date=April 17, 2007|title=I Love New York Star Rejected By Her Chosen Suitor|url=http://www.buddytv.com/articles/i-love-new-york/i-love-new-york-star-rejected-5809.aspx|access-date=March 14, 2009|website=BuddyTV}} She was also engaged to George "Tailor Made" Weisgerber, the winner of I Love New York 2. She announced on episode 6 of her show, New York Goes to Hollywood, that she had officially separated from Weisgerber.{{cite web|title=New York Goes to Hollywood: Episode 6 Extras|url=http://www.vh1.com/video/play.jhtml?id=1594106&vid=272421|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080912005528/http://www.vh1.com/video/play.jhtml?id=1594106&vid=272421|archive-date=September 12, 2008|access-date=March 14, 2009|website=VH1}}{{primary source inline|date=February 2025}}

Despite her larger-than-life persona, Pollard has been candid about her personal struggles.

In an episode of Brunch with Tiffany, Pollard said that she has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.{{Cite web|last=Bellino|first=Damian|date=May 11, 2017|title=Tiffany Pollard Gets Surprisingly Serious Revealing Her Bipolar Disorder to Sky on Brunch with Tiffany|url=https://www.vh1.com/news/vd1cf9/tiffany-new-york-pollard-bipolar-disorder-sky-brunch-with-tiffany|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220527175915/https://www.vh1.com/news/vd1cf9/tiffany-new-york-pollard-bipolar-disorder-sky-brunch-with-tiffany|url-status=live|archive-date=May 27, 2022|access-date=June 28, 2017|website=VH1}}

Over the years, Pollard has undergone multiple cosmetic procedures. In 2019, Pollard decided to remove her breast implants. The procedure was documented on the reality television series Botched.{{Cite web|last=West|first=Rachel|date=November 5, 2019|title=Tiffany 'New York' Pollard Gets Her Breast Implants Removed On 'Botched' Season Premiere|url=https://etcanada.com/news/535563/tiffany-new-york-pollard-gets-her-breast-implants-removed-in-botched-season-premiere/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225225220/https://etcanada.com/news/535563/tiffany-new-york-pollard-gets-her-breast-implants-removed-in-botched-season-premiere/|archive-date=February 25, 2021|access-date=September 27, 2020|website=ET Canada}}

Pollard experienced a miscarriage of her child after she dealt with stress from her mother, who was strongly chastised by psychologist Jenn Mann on Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn for refusing to believe Pollard was pregnant.{{Cite web |url=https://www.vh1.com/news/3zcqr9/tiffany-pollard-miscarriage-steve-harvey |title=Tiffany Pollard Opens up About Miscarriage to Steve Harvey, He Goes off on Sister Patterson |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20210207203756/http://www.vh1.com/news/261431/tiffany-pollard-miscarriage-steve-harvey/ |archive-date=February 7, 2021 |access-date=October 23, 2020 }}

On November 23, 2020, during the I Love New York: Reunited special, Pollard announced her third engagement, later revealed to be to a man named Jimmy Stewart.{{cite web|title=Tiffany Pollard Announces Engagement on I Love New York Reunion|url=https://www.vulture.com/2020/11/tiffany-pollard-engaged-i-love-new-york-reunion-2020.html|work=Vulture.com|date=November 23, 2020}}{{cite web|title=Tiffany Pollard Spills on Mystery Fiancé: 'He Respects All the Glorious New York Moments' (Exclusive)|url=https://toofab.com/2021/04/09/tiffany-pollard-engagement-fiance/|work=TooFab|date=April 9, 2021}}

On March 27, 2023, Pollard advocated for queer people in a TikTok video on OutTV's page. She ended the video with her identifying as queer as well.{{cite web|title=Tiffany Pollard did not stutter|url=https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8FymK7q/|work=tiktok.com|date= March 27, 2023}} In a 2024 interview with Jason Lee on The Jason Lee Show, Pollard said, "I have lived a very, very broad life. I've never been afraid to do anything that I wanted to do."{{cite web | url=https://www.them.us/story/tiffany-pollard-coyly-discusses-her-sexuality-theres-dual-sides-to-us | title="There's Dual Sides to Us": Tiffany Pollard Coyly Discusses Her Sexuality | date=February 16, 2024 }}

Pollard has hosted the Fenty Beauty holiday gift guide on two occasions, in 2018 and 2019, a key feature of Fenty Beauty's annual holiday promotions.{{Cite web|url=https://vmagazine.com/article/tiffany-pollard-shares-her-12-day-fenty-beauty-gift-guide/|title=Tiffany Pollard Shares Her 12-Day Fenty Beauty Gift Guide|date=December 6, 2019|website=V Magazine}}

In November 2021, Pollard launched a limited-edition four-pack nail polish line called HBIC Ink, with each box being numbered to emphasize its exclusivity.{{Cite web|url=https://okmagazine.com/p/tiffany-new-york-pollard-debuts-limited-nail-polish-line-hbic-ink-details-show-hot-haus/|title=Tiffany 'New York' Pollard Debuts Limited-Edition Nail Polish Line, HBIC Ink — Plus, Details On Her Upcoming Show 'Hot Haus'|first=Leanne Aciz|last=Stanton|date=November 19, 2021|website=OK Magazine}}

In January 2025, Pollard became the face of MAC Cosmetics Nude Lipstick campaign, where she posed nearly nude, with her body strategically covered by "I only wear MAC". In an interview with Essence magazine, Pollard shared her thoughts on the power of nude shades, saying, "When you're nude, you can't hide."{{cite web | url=https://www.essence.com/beauty/exclusive-tiffany-new-york-pollard-mac-nudes-campaign/ | title=Tiffany Pollard Stars in MAC's Nude Lipstick Campaign | date=January 28, 2025 }}

Pollard appeared in the comedy film First Sunday (2008).{{citation needed|date=February 2025}}

Pollard appeared in the 2009 national production of The Vagina Monologues.{{cite web|author=Andy Dehnart |author-link=Andy Dehnart| url = http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/archives/related_news/2009_Feb_05_vagina_monologues| title = Reality Stars Will Perform in the Vagina Monologues| work = Reality Blurred| date = February 5, 2009}}

Beyond her television appearances, Pollard is celebrated in internet culture.{{cite web | url=https://collider.com/tiffany-new-york-pollard/ | title=Tiffany "New York" Pollard is the Reality TV Trailblazer | website=Collider | date=December 13, 2023 }}{{cite web | url=https://www.vulture.com/article/tiffany-new-york-pollard-house-of-villains-interview.html | title=Reality's Only Getting Better for Tiffany Pollard | date=December 20, 2023 }}{{cite web | url=https://www.vogue.com/article/brunch-with-tiffany-pollard | title="I Love My Social Media Presence": Tiffany Pollard on Being the Meme Queen and Her New Show | date=September 21, 2020 }}{{cite web | url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/tiffany-new-york-pollard-on-calling-omarosa-a-c-nt-on-house-of-villains/ | title=Tiffany 'New York' Pollard Will Forever be the HBIC | website=The Daily Beast | date=October 12, 2023 }}{{cite web | url=https://www.papermag.com/tiffany-pollard-house-of-villains | title=Tiffany "New York" Pollard Talks "House of Villains" - PAPER Magazine }}

Pollard has been referred to as the "queen of reaction memes" due to the number of gifs and memes featuring her, which are shared across social media and frequently go viral.{{Cite web|last=Davis|first=Allison P.|date=May 31, 2018|title=How Flavor of Love's Tiffany Pollard Invented the Internet|url=https://www.thecut.com/2018/05/interview-with-flavor-of-loves-tiffany-pollard.html|access-date=September 16, 2020|website=The Cut|language=en-us}}{{Cite web|title=Tiffany Pollard AKA 'New York' Is Older and Wiser (But Don't Worry—She Still Says 'Bitch' a Lot)|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/tiffany-pollard-new-york/|access-date=September 16, 2020|website=Vice.com|date=October 11, 2019 |language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Tiffany "New York" Pollard Is The Meme Queen, But There's So Much More To Her|url=https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/michaelblackmon/tiffany-pollard-meme-profile-new-york-flavor-love|access-date=September 16, 2020|website=BuzzFeed News|date=June 2018 |language=en}} A notable example is of Pollard getting up at a table and walking away.{{Cite web|last=St. Félix|first=Doreen|date=January 4, 2018|title=Say It with a Tiffany Pollard GIF {{!}} The New Yorker|url=https://www.newyorker.com/culture/rabbit-holes/say-it-with-a-tiffany-pollard-gif|access-date=September 29, 2020|website=newyorker.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.indy100.com/tiktok/you-have-30-minutes-tiktok|title=What does 'Do you know you have 30 minutes' mean on TikTok? | indy100|website=www.indy100.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.dexerto.com/tiktok/what-does-do-you-know-you-have-30-minutes-mean-viral-tiktok-sound-explained-2885955/|title=What does 'Do you know you have 30 minutes' mean? Viral TikTok sound explained|date=September 3, 2024|website=Dexerto}} The clips are sometimes remixed, contributing to their continued popularity.{{Cite web|url=https://www.etonline.com/media/videos/house-of-villains-watch-tiffany-new-york-pollard-react-to-30-minutes-going-tiktok|title='House of Villains' Watch Tiffany 'New York' Pollard React to '30 Minutes' Going TikTok Viral|website=Entertainment Tonight}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.elitedaily.com/entertainment/tiffany-pollard-house-of-villains-new-york-memes|title=Tiffany "New York" Pollard Would Be On 'The Traitors' In A "Heartbeat" [Exclusive]|date=November 8, 2024|website=Elite Daily}} A notable example is Pollard asking "Do you know you have 30 minutes?".{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailydot.com/entertainment/do-you-know-you-have-30-minutes-tiktok/|title='Do you know you have 30 minutes?': A relatable sound and reality TV legend|first=Charlotte|last=Colombo|website=The Daily Dot |date=September 4, 2024}}

In July, 2022, Flo Milli released her debut album You Still Here, Ho? from RCA Records, which features an introduction with Pollard, who shares that she's the "original HBIC" and adds that Flo Milli is the "princess of this rap shit." Pollard also appears on "Outro I Love New York". In promotional footage, "I Love New York" was flipped to "I Love Flo Milli", and Flo's album cover features an homage to I Love New York. Her "Ice Baby" video, recreated the season 2 finale of Flavor Of Love, and also features an appearance made by Deelishis, who reprises her role.{{cite web | url=https://www.okayplayer.com/music/tiffany-pollard-appears-flo-milli-debut-album.html | title=Tiffany Pollard Appears on Flo Milli's Debut Album 'You Still Here, Ho?' - Okayplayer }}{{cite web | url=https://www.thefader.com/2022/07/20/flo-milli-album-you-still-here-ho-stream | title=Flo Milli shares debut album You Still Here, Ho? | work=The FADER }}{{cite web | url=https://www.mefeater.com/flo-milli-drops-debut-album-you-still-here-ho-featuring-rico-nasty-and-tiffany-pollard/ | title=Flo Milli Drops Debut Album, You Still Here, Ho? Featuring Rico Nasty AND Tiffany Pollard (Aka New York) | date=July 20, 2022 }}{{cite web | url=https://uproxx.com/music/flo-milli-ice-baby-video/ | title=Flo Milli's 'Ice Baby' Video Recreates the 'Flavor' of Love' | date=November 2021 }}{{cite web | url=https://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/flo-milli-you-still-here-ho/ | title=Flo Milli - You Still Here, Ho ? | Reviews | date=July 24, 2022 }}{{cite web | url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-07-20/181341/flo-milli-surprises-fans-with-debut-album-you-still-here-ho | title=Flo Milli surprises fans with debut album 'You Still Here, Ho?' }}

In May, 2023, Todrick Hall released an extended version of his hit "Y.A.S." featuring Pollard. The music video also includes Pollard and features a scene inspired by The Little Mermaid. In an interview with Gaye magazine, Hall stated "Watching her at work, I realized how genius she is firsthand. Her comedic timing was just on point for every single take"..."She delivered on every take, and it was all just so entertaining to experience."{{cite web | url=https://madamenoire.com/1344492/todrick-hall-tiffany-pollard-yas-extended-cut-remix-music-video/ | title=Todrick Hall and Tiffany 'New York' Pollard Say 'You Ain't S--t' to Their Exes on 'Y.A.S.' Remix | date=May 25, 2023 }}{{cite web | url=https://www.gayemagazine.com/post/todrick-hall-taps-tiffany-pollard-in-8-min-music-video-y-a-s-talks-new-album-roach-killaz-tour | title=Todrick Hall Taps Tiffany Pollard in 8-min Music Video "Y.A.S.", Talks New Album Roach Killaz & Tour | date=May 3, 2023 }}{{cite web | url=https://micdropmusic.com/todrick-hall-releases-new-music-video-y-a-s/ | title=Todrick Hall Releases New Music Video, 'Y.A.S.' | date=May 4, 2023 }}{{cite web | url=https://www.iheart.com/content/2023-05-02-todrick-hall-surprises-fans-with-ambitiounew-album-roach-killaz/ | title=Todrick Hall Teams up with Tiffany Pollard & More on New Album 'Roach Killaz' }}

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