Tia Mowry's Run-In With Cory Hardrict On The Red Carpet Was Very Awkward

Some people can be completely okay with seeing an ex in public. For them, it's natural and easy — like seeing an old friend again.

That was not the case for Tia Mowry and Cory Hardrict.

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Their interaction yesterday at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards was very awkward.

Tia was talking to HuffPost on the red carpet when Cory started approaching her. When she saw him coming up, she simply waved while he nervously fretted over whether to shake hands or hug her. Ultimately, they embraced, but it was more of a church hug than a hug hug.

One fan even joked, "Church hug activated."

Another said, "Always odd to see how awkward things can get between people who were once together."

"One day they folding you like a pretzel the next they giving you church hugs," a third user mused.

While a fourth fan said, "She looked uncomfortable. He looked uncomfortable. Now I'm uncomfortable."

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But people also defended the former couple, noting that maybe they were just uncomfortable being recorded.

What do you all make of the clip? Tell me in the comments below.