Who is Tigerlily on ’90 Day Fiancé’?
If you’re a fan of 90 Day Fiancé, you know the franchise is filled with unforgettable personalities. We’ve watched unique characters like Big Ed and couples like Ashley and Manuel navigate their relationships. Yet, no one is quite like Tigerlily.
Tigerlily burst onto the scene in season seven of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, quickly sparking conversations among fans. Appearing alongside her then-fiancé Adnan, she captivated viewers who were curious about her background. Fortunately, Tigerlily hasn’t held back, sharing her story, from her cultural heritage to her past relationships.
Who is Tigerlily?
Tigerlily is a single mother from Frisco, Texas. Although Tigerlily is her legal name now, she was originally named Mariko to honor her half-Japanese heritage from her mother’s side, with her father being Austrian and Native American. She later changed her name after learning it had negative connotations in another language and following a traumatic incident involving “the person who named her.”
Before meeting her younger partner Adnan, Tigerlily was married to Darren Taylor, the CEO of Tidel, a company that produces cash management and security products. They crossed paths when she was 30, and after discovering she was pregnant, they decided to marry in 2013. Together, they welcomed two sons, Finn in late 2013 and Roux in 2017.
Although her marriage to Taylor allowed her a life of luxury, she describes feeling trapped, as if living “in a golden bird cage.” She revealed that Taylor controlled almost every aspect of her life, limiting her social interactions to a small group she calls her “glam squad,” the only people he allowed her to see. While she initially stayed in the marriage for her children, she ultimately chose to divorce him to reclaim her freedom.
Even after her marriage ended, Tigerlily has maintained a lavish lifestyle through various business ventures. On the show, she mentions her main job as a handwriting analyst. She’s also a successful entrepreneur, managing several businesses, including some she owns with Adnan. Her first venture, Neige Concept, is a “conscious concept store” that offers sustainable and ethically sourced clothing for children and women, along with skincare products.
She also runs Make Money With Tiger, a digital marketing agency aimed at helping others achieve financial independence by starting their own online businesses. Her latest business, 11A Agency Construction Services, focuses on renovation and remodeling services in the Dallas area.
After her divorce, Tigerlily swore off marriage — until she met Adnan, a model from Jordan. Despite the 19-year age gap, they connected on social media, and after a four-month online romance, Tigerlily traveled to Jordan to meet and marry Adnan while filming the show.
Their whirlwind relationship has stirred up mixed reactions among fans. Some viewers question the authenticity of the marriage due to Tigerlily’s apparent lack of knowledge about Adnan, while others empathize with her journey and past struggles. Regardless of public opinion, Tigerlily’s bold and unapologetic personality has made her a natural fit for the dramatic world of reality TV.
