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Black America Web
2 days 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
Express Tribune
7 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
7 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.
Daily Mail
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Netflix hit dominated charts with 25.8 million views this week
1. KPop Demon Hunters 2. Madea's Destination Wedding With 16.5 million views this week, Madea's Destination Wedding secures the second spot on the streaming giant's most-watched list. In this film, Madea and family attend Tiffany's rushed destination wedding in the Bahamas. Tensions arise as Tiffany doubts her fiance, Zavier, and her mother acts strangely, raising suspicions about the marriage's legitimacy. If you're looking for a comedy, this could be a great choice. 3. Trainwreck: Balloon Boy 4. The Old Guard 2 5. Lost on a Mountain in Maine With 4.6 million views this week, Lost on a Mountain in Maine takes the fifth spot on Netflix's global charts. In this movie, a fierce storm leaves a 12-year-old boy stranded during a family hike on Maine's highest peak, prompting a nine-day fight for survival in the wilderness. If you're looking for an adventure drama, consider giving this a watch. 6. Happy Gilmore With 4 million views this week, Happy Gilmore claims the sixth spot on the streaming giant's global charts. In this 1996 film, a would-be hockey player takes his wicked slap shot and anger issues to the world of professional golf to win enough money to save his grandma's house. You're in for a good laugh with this movie! Be sure to give this a watch before Happy Gilmore 2 comes out on July 25. 7. Ride Along 2 8. A Madea Homecoming 9. Smile 2 10. The Boss Baby
IOL News
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
'Madea's Destination Wedding' is a one-way trip to franchise fatigue
Tamela Mann as Cora, Tyler Perry as Madea and Cassi Davis as Aunt Bam in 'Madea's Destination Wedding'. Perry Well Films 2/Courtesy Netflix Image: Perry Well Films 2/Courtesy Netflix Tyler Perry needs to consider retiring the Madea franchise now. I recall him saying he was going to do so a while back, but he clearly couldn't kill his ratings magnet. However, after watching 'Madea's Destination Wedding', the 11th film in the franchise, cameos in other offerings notwithstanding, I can confidently say it has lost its appeal. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Mabel "Madea" Simmons has been a hit for being a tell-it-like-it-is grandmother. She's unfiltered with her comments and isn't afraid to tackle family dramas while also instilling important values. This championing of societal issues struck a chord with viewers. Madea is also inherently funny, as are the regular characters in the franchise, where Perry, aside from playing the titular role, also slips into the skin of Joe and Brian Simmons. Diamond White as Tiffany and Xavier Smalls as Zavier in 'Madea's Destination Wedding'. Image: Perry Well Films 2/Courtesy Netflix The film centres on Brian's daughter Tiffany (Diamond White) announcing her marriage to Zavier (Xavier Smalls). The rushed wedding makes Madea very suspicious, but Debrah (Taja V. Simpson), Brian's snobbish ex-wife who married into money, gives it her stamp of approval. Debrah takes every opportunity to rub her second husband's wealth in Brian's face, especially when they announce that it will be a destination wedding in the Bahamas. Tyler Perry as Joe, Jermaine Harris as BJ, Tamela Mann as Cora, Cassi Davis Patton as Aunt Bam, David Mann as Mr. Brown and Tyler Perry as Madea in 'Madea's Destination Wedding'. Image: Quantrell Colbert/Perry Well Films 2/Courtesy Netflix What follows is unadulterated chaos from Madea facing her fears of law enforcement while applying for her visa, Brian's ego bruised by the cost that sits with him, flying mishaps with the rowdy family and a few gambling and shopping splurges along the way. The script's handling of serious, relatable themes is pedestrian. Even worse, it's not even funny. The excessive flatulent humour is overbearing. Even Madea's no-nonsense attitude has lost its clout. After two decades, Perry is simply flogging a dead horse with this franchise. Perhaps, it's time to look for a new alter-ego.
