Omari Hardwick's Brother Jamal Is Not His Only Sibling - Meet His Brother Malik & Sister Shani
Omari Hardwick is widely recognized for his acting skills on screen, but only a few know he has two siblings besides his identical twin brother, Jamil Hardwick.
Omari Hardwick has built a thriving career in Hollywood, and he is not the only successful member of his family. His brothers, Jamil and Malik, and sister, Shani, have also achieved significant success, although they are known for their privacy.
The Hardwick siblings collectively form a tight-knit family that has undoubtedly contributed to Omari's success in the entertainment industry.
Omari Hardwick attends the Build Series to discuss the new film "Nobody's Fool" at Build Studio on October 29, 2018, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
Omari gained fame for his roles on the television series "Power," starring Joseph Sikora, Michael Rainer Jr., and rapper 50 Cent. He also captivated fans with his acting on the big screen.
He appeared in the action film "The Mother" with Jennifer Lopez and Joseph Fiennes. Additionally, he starred in the romantic-comedy flick "Nobody's Fool" with Tiffany Haddish and Whoopi Goldberg. Omari credits much of his success to the unwavering support of his siblings.
Omari Hardwick attends The 8th Annual Mark Pitts & Bystorm Ent Post BET Awards Party Powered By Ciroc on June 24, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
Jamil Hardwick Is Omari's Twin Brother
Jamil, who celebrates his birthday in October, is a multi-talented individual making waves in entertainment and business. His Instagram profile states that he is a film producer and entrepreneur.
Omari's twin brother owns a famous athleisure brand for the Black community, Actively Black. He also serves as the owner and board member of the fitness center Health House and a co-founder of For Lovers Of Us "Retell" Stor(i)es, called FLOURS.
On top of his remarkable professional accomplishments, fatherhood is his crowning achievement. The multihyphenate is a proud dad to his son Hart, whom he deeply cherishes.
For Hart's 8th birthday in 2022, Jamill dedicated a lengthy, heartfelt message to his son, reaffirming his love and expressing his gratitude for being his father. His post read:
"Know that I love you and will always be there for you. No matter what, I've got your back. You are my son and always will be. I adore you, and there is nothing anyone could possibly do to change that."
Malik Hardwick Is The Eldest Of The Siblings
Malik is the eldest of four siblings and the most private among them. Although he does maintain any social media accounts, he has frequently appeared on Jamill's Instagram pages.
Jamill honored him during this year's National Siblings Day with an old picture of them attending their sister's graduation day. Malik was also featured in an updated photo in 2021, which his little brother captioned as "Sibling love."
Another recent photo of Malik suggested that he celebrates his birthday in December. In 2020, Jamill expressed heartfelt appreciation and love for his big brother, calling it "WorthDay."
He spoke highly of Malik and acknowledged his big brother's selfless nature, loyalty, and the sacrifices he has made for their family. He also thanked his big brother for providing support with strength and wisdom.
Shani Hardwick Lives A Private Life
Like Malik, Shani lives a private life. She has an Instagram account, but she has set it to private. Despite this, her bio suggests that she is married, as there is a surname, "Wilson," next to her last name.
While she appears enigmatic, Shani's personality has been admired by her brothers, particularly Jamill. During Shani's 40th birthday celebration in July 2022, her brother paid a sweet tribute to her.
Jamill's tribute included a photo of them together by the beachside, with Shani serving looks as she posed next to him. He expressed deep gratitude for having a thoughtful, caring, and genuine sister.
He also highlighted their wonderful relationship, filled with ups and downs, shared memories, and secrets. He wished her continued happiness, growth, good health, and prosperity."