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Black America Web
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Tyler Perry Reveals He Helped Ryan Coogler Secure ‘Sinners' Deal, Talks Firing His Aunt For Not Coming To Work
Tyler Perry shared polarizing, eye-opening sentiments during a sit-down with twenty-time Grammy-winning artist Kirk Franklin, Big Dave's Cheesesteaks founder Derrick Hayes, and rapper Jeezy on an episode of Den of Kings . Source: Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty The billionaire actor and studio executive shared that he draws a solid line in the sand when it comes to helping his family and sharing his immense wealth. ' I fired my own aunt. She said she wanted a job—she was always calling me up for money and I would send her the money,' Perry said. I said 'Listen, I want to help you build this thing. I don't want to be welfare to you, let me give you this job.' I gave her a job to help her — and she didn't want to show up. I'm not going to handicap people I love,' Perry said. Though the other men in the conversation seemed to understand Perry's decision, the internet quickly made the clip a discussion piece with some people feeling like the Madea movie mastermind has a few dollars to spare and others echoing his sentiment that he doesn't owe anyone a handout. Perry has said in the past that his most popular character—the gun-toting matriarch and comedic relief—was fashioned after his aunt, we can only hope it's not the one he fired. Whew, chile. Perry also revealed to the panel that he helped fellow filmmaker Ryan Coogler land a landmark deal for his critically-acclaimed film Sinners . Coogler revealed that he would retain full ownership over his $360 million feature in 25 years along with first-dollar gross points and it seems we have Perry to thank for giving him the game. 'When this deal with Ryan Coogler – everybody's talking about the Sinners deal. 'Oh my god, he got this amazing deal,'' Perry said around the 21-minute mark in the interview. 'Listen, I called that brother up, as I did a lot of them. I called him up after Black Panther and I said, 'Listen, here is how you do it.' I applaud him, man. I'm excited for him because that's what it's about. Holding on to the ownership.' Coogler never revealed that he'd had a conversation with Perry, but now we know. The Straw director also spoke about being underestimated in Hollywood and how it worked to his advantage, even in the present day, after all of his successes. 'These are the people who are like 'oh that's just something than Black people like.' They thought Diary of a Mad Black Woman would only do $5 million total, it opened at $20 million. When you're underestimated, you can make the best deals,' he said. 'That's why I tell people don't go in a room with your resume trying to impress anybody. See what deal you can make, go under first. I am still fighting for budgets, I am still fighting for looks that my white counterparts. in this business have. I have a friend who gets $27 million to write an episode of television, I'm barely getting four.' The post Tyler Perry Reveals He Helped Ryan Coogler Secure 'Sinners' Deal, Talks Firing His Aunt For Not Coming To Work appeared first on Bossip. SEE ALSO Tyler Perry Reveals He Helped Ryan Coogler Secure 'Sinners' Deal, Talks Firing His Aunt For Not Coming To Work was originally published on
Buzz Feed
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Rich Celebs Who Fired Or Financially Cut Off Family
1. During a recent appearance on the Den of Kings podcast, Tyler Perry — who has a net worth of $1.4 billion, per Forbes — explained why he stopped giving his family members money. 'I fired my aunt,' he began. 'She said she wanted a job. She would always call, asking for money. I'm like, 'OK.' I was sending the money. I was like, 'Listen. I wanna help you. I want to help you build this thing, not be welfare to you. So, let me give you a job.'' 2. In 2016, Mariah Carey's late sister, Alison Carey, once publicly begged the star to send her money for her medical bills. Mariah and Alison had an extremely turbulent relationship, with Mariah claiming in her 2020 memoir, 'When I was 12 years old, my sister drugged me with Valium, offered me a pinky nail full of cocaine, inflicted me with third-degree burns and tried to sell me out to a pimp.' Mariah also alleged that Alison struggled with drug addiction. Alison denied the allegations and sued Mariah for $1.25 million shortly after her book was published. 3. Kourtney Kardashian once revealed that her dad, the late, wealthy lawyer Robert Kardashian Sr., gave her a month to find a job after graduating from college. 'My dad was like, 'You need to get a job. You have a month, I'll help you find one. But then you have to make money and support yourself,'' she recalled. 4. Dakota Johnson revealed that her dad, actor Don Johnson, cut her off financially when she decided not to go to college. 'It was difficult, but I figured it out. He said to everybody — by 'everybody,' I mean all of my siblings ... he calls it the 'payroll.' It's an allowance. He said if you go to college, you still get an allowance. And I was like, 'Well, I'm going to be an actress,' so he was like, 'Alright, well, you're on your own,'' she shared. 5. Actor Shirley MacLaine's daughter Sachi Parker once claimed that her mom cut her off financially right after she finished high school, when she was 17. She also claimed that when she asked for $500 to buy a used car, Shirley agreed to loan it to her — with interest charged. 6. Gwyneth Paltrow once revealed that her dad, director Bruce Paltrow, refused to help her out financially after she dropped out of UC Santa Barbara to pursue acting. 'My dad was like, 'That's great, but I'm not gonna help you.' I was like, 'Yeah, right.' And he was like, 'No, I'm not.' So I got an apartment with a roommate. I worked as a hostess at a restaurant; I would scrounge quarters to buy Starbucks — and walk there to save gas. I remember once asking my dad for money, like, 'Please, I'm really stuck. Can you help?' And he said, 'You're more than welcome to come over for dinner.' That was it,' she told Glamour. Meanwhile, several celebrities have talked openly about firing their own family members amid alleged financial disputes: 7. In 2011, Beyoncé fired her father, Mathew Knowles, after he spent over 15 years managing her career. At the time, Live Nation reports claimed that Mathew 'had stolen money from Beyoncé on her most recent tour or otherwise taken funds that [he] was not entitled to.' Mathew denied the allegations. 8. Late singer Aaron Carter once fired his mother from her position as his manager and filed for emancipation when he was just 16 years old, after accusing her of removing over $100,000 from his bank account without permission. 'I feel betrayed by my own mother,' he said in a statement. 'I worked hard for months – 10/11 hours a day, not including school and press appearances – and I come home and owe money!' Aaron's mom denied the claim, alleging that she 'never touched' his money. 9. And finally, LeAnn Rimes parted ways with her parents, who managed her career as a teen, after alleging in a lawsuit that her dad had taken $7 million of her earnings without her permission. The pair eventually reconciled their relationship. If you can think of more examples, let us know in the comments.
Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Tyler Perry reveals reason for cutting off financial support to relatives despite having billions
Tyler Perry has revealed why he stopped financially supporting members of his extended family, citing a refusal to contribute or work for what they were receiving. Speaking on the YouTube show Den of Kings with Kirk Franklin, the billionaire filmmaker described how repeated requests for money from his aunt led him to offer her a job instead of a handout. 'She would always call asking for money, I would send her the money,' Perry said. 'Listen, I want to help you—I want to help you build this thing, not be welfare to you—so, let me give you a job.' Despite the offer, Perry said his aunt repeatedly failed to show up to work. Eventually, he told her directly, 'Well, you gotta go, because you want me to hand you the money, but you don't want to work for it.' Perry, who is worth an estimated $1.4 billion, said he made similar decisions with other relatives following the death of his mother in 2009. He gave them 60 days to find employment before cutting off support. 'It wasn't even, like, jobs where they made a lot of money, but it was a job,' he explained. 'It was something else for them to do, feel some pride in.' The Madea creator added that he is raising his son Aman, 10, with the same principles. 'I don't believe in giving us things that are just going to handicap us—that is the worst thing you can do,' he said. He noted that Aman must finish chores before receiving allowance and, after one complaint about flying commercial, now sits in coach to understand the value of work.
Arab Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Arab Times
Tyler Perry says no to handouts — even for family
LOS ANGELES, July 24: Media mogul Tyler Perry, whose net worth exceeds $1.4 billion, has revealed that he refuses to give financial handouts to family members — even firing one relative who failed to take a job seriously. Speaking on the YouTube series Den of Kings, Perry shared his views during a candid conversation with host Kirk Franklin and guests Derrick Hayes and Jay 'Jeezy' Jenkins. He recalled how one of his aunts repeatedly asked for money, prompting him to offer her a job instead. 'She said she wanted a job. She would always call asking for money, and I would send it,' Perry explained. 'I said, 'Listen, I want to help you. I want to help you build this thing, not be welfare to you. So, let me give you a job.'' However, when the relative began calling in sick frequently, Perry drew the line. ''Well, you gotta go,'' he recalled telling her. 'Because you want me to hand you the money, but you don't want to work for it. See, that doesn't work for me.' The Madea creator, who owns 100% of the projects he produces, said the same principles apply to how he raises his 10-year-old son, Aman. 'I don't believe in giving us things that are just going to handicap us,' Perry said. 'That is the worst thing you can do.' Following the death of his mother in 2009, Perry sent letters to relatives she had asked him to support, informing them that they had 60 days to find employment. All of them eventually did. 'It wasn't even, like, jobs where they made a lot of money, but it was a job,' Perry said. 'It was something else for them to do, feel some pride in. That's the same thing I would want someone to do for me.' Perry's business empire includes his highly successful Madea franchise, which has grossed over $660 million. Forbes estimates his current net worth at $1.4 billion. The filmmaker also revealed in December 2024 on The Sherri Shepherd Show that his son Aman only receives 'books and Legos' for Christmas and that the two often fly coach, reinforcing Perry's commitment to humility and self-sufficiency.
New York Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Billionaire Tyler Perry reveals why he fired his aunt and financially cut off family members: I'm not ‘welfare'
Tyler Perry is keeping his (credit) cards close to his chest. The media mogul, who amassed a net worth upwards of $1.4 billion, revealed that he doesn't believe in providing family members with handouts. What's more, the Hollywood filmmaker said that he once went so far as to fire his aunt from a job because she didn't take it seriously enough. 4 Tyler Perry revealed that he doesn't believe in providing family members with handouts. YouTube / Kirk Franklin Perry detailed his firm stance on finances during an appearance on YouTube series 'Den of Kings,' saying that the unidentified relative would always ask for money. 'She said she wanted a job. She would always call asking for money, I would send her the money,' he told host Kirk Franklin and fellow guests Derrick Hayes and Jay 'Jeezy' Jenkins. 'I said, 'Listen, I want to help you. I want to help you build this thing, not be welfare to you. So, let me give you a job.'' But the 'Madea Goes to Jail' star said his aunt was constantly calling off sick, which forced him to put his foot down. ''Well, you gotta go,'' he recalled telling her. 'Because you want me to hand you the money, but you don't want to work for it. See, that doesn't work for me.' Perry, who was recently slapped with a $250M sexual assault suit, admitted that he has adopted a similar approach when raising his 10-year-old son, Aman. 'I don't believe in giving us things that are just going to handicap us,' he shared. 'That is the worst thing you can do.' 4 The Hollywood filmmaker has amassed a net worth upwards of $1.4 billion. Tyler Perry / Facebook The director said that he sent letters to family members that his mother had asked him to help out with financially after she died in 2009. In the letter, he told his family members they had 60 days to get a job. 'I'm not going to keep supporting you like that,' he told them, adding that all family members ended up finding employment. 'And it wasn't even, like, jobs where they made a lot of money, but it was a job,' he said. 'It was something else for them to do, feel some pride in. That's the same thing I would want someone to do for me.' 4 Tyler Perry pictured with his late mom, Maxine (right) and aunt, Mayola. FilmMagic Perry currently boasts a net worth of $1.4 billion, according to Forbes. He owns 100% of the projects he creates, with his most successful franchise to date, 'Madea,' grossing over $660 million. It's not the first time Perry had opened up about his parenting choices. During an appearance on 'The Sherri Shepherd Show' in December 2024, the filmmaker revealed that his son only gets 'books and Legos' for Christmas, and that the pair fly coach. 'He was complaining once, this was about five years ago, he was complaining about flying commercial because the lines were so long,' he shared. Perry said that he and Aman's mother, Gelila Bekele, came to a mutual agreement that their child would be flying commercial from then on out. 4 Perry owns 100% of the projects he creates, with his most successful franchise to date, 'Madea,' grossing over $660 million. Chip Bergman 'So he understands, I worked, he did not. So when he works, he can learn that lesson,' he said. 'He's not gonna be one of those ridiculously spoiled rich kids, I can't stand that. He ain't got no money.'
