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Graziadaily
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
Everything To Know About Derek Dixon And His Sexual Assault Allegations Against Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry, the US film and TV giant, has been faced with sexual harassment, workplace gender violence and sexual assault accusations in a new lawsuit filed last week by Derek Dixon. Dixon has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles accusing Perry of creating a 'coercive, sexually exploitative dynamic' by using his influence in the entertainment industry. Perry's lawyer denied the allegations. Perry is one of the entertainment industry's biggest names, with a string of successful shows under his belt. The mogul is best known for creating the immensely popular Madea character, who was played by Perry in a string of widely successful films from 2005 to 2022. Naturally, people are interested to know more about Derek Dixon. On Google trends, 'Derek Dixon' is a breakout search term under Tyler Perry's name, with people searching for information about the lawsuit and which shows he worked on with Perry. Derek Dixon is an actor who is most well-known for his role as Dale on Perry's show The Oval. He was born in North California, and completed his education at Marymount Manhattan College and later acted at the Terry Schreiber Studio in New York. Alongside the Oval, Dixon worked with Perry on another American drama called Ruthless. The show is a spin-off of The Oval, and tells the story of a woman named Ruth who kidnaps her young daughter to join a religious cult. Dixon has also had multiple roles in theatre productions, including The Lion in Winter, Romeo and Juliet, and The Boys in the Band. According to People, who obtained the lawsuit, Dixon met Perry in 2019 at a party for the opening of Perry's studio in Atlanta. At the time, Dixon was working for an events company that had organised the party for the filmmaker. Dixon and Perry swapped numbers, according to Dixon. 'Perry allegedly "picked [Dixon] out of a crowd of employees present at the party, and began asking [Dixon] questions about his employment status, and whether Plaintiff was an actor,' with Perry initially offered him career advancement. Perry later offered Dixon a role on Ruthless, promising that 'it was a small role that could get a lot bigger.' Derek Dixon's is suing Perry for $260m (£194m), accusing the mogul of sexually assaulting him while working on his TV shows. Dixon's lawsuit accuses Perry of using his influence in the entertainment industry to create a 'coercive, sexually exploitative dynamic' while he was acting on Perry's shows The Oval and Ruthless. He alleges Perry promised him career advancement but then subjected him to 'escalating sexual harassment, assault and battery, and professional retaliation' when he didn't reciprocate Perry's 'unwanted advances.' Perry and Dixon worked together on Ruthless and The Oval. However, the lawsuit states: 'Mr Perry made it clear to Dixon that if Dixon ignored Perry or failed to engage with the sexual innuendos, Dixon's character would 'die' in the next season.' It claims Perry 'always held this over Mr Dixon's head, implying that [his character] 'Dale' would survive if Dixon kept Perry 'happy'". Perry's lawyer denied the allegations and called the lawsuit a 'scam to make money.' 'This is an individual who got close to Tyler Perry for what now appears to be nothing more than setting up a scam,' his attorney Matthew Boyd said in a media statement. 'But Tyler will not be shaken down and we are confident these fabricated claims of harassment will fail.' The lawsuit outlines multiple incidents of sexual harassment and assault that unfolded over several years. 'On multiple occasions, Mr. Perry sexually assaulted Mr. Dixon, including one instance where he forcibly pulled off Mr. Dixon's clothing, groped his buttocks, and attempted to force himself on Dixon,' it reads.
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Who Is Derek Dixon, Actor Suing Tyler Perry for Sexual Assault?
There's growing curiosity about who Derek Dixon, the actor suing Tyler Perry, is. Dixon has come forward with serious accusations against the filmmaker, alleging sexual harassment, assault, and professional retaliation. The lawsuit has quickly gained widespread attention due to the seriousness of the claims. Tyler Perry is being sued by actor and playwright Derek Dixon, who is best known for his long-running role as Dale on Perry's BET series The Oval. Dixon, originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, worked with Perry for several years and appeared in more than 100 episodes of The Oval. He also acted in Perry's Ruthless and was first introduced to the filmmaker in 2019 at a party hosted by an events company where Dixon was working. Shortly after their meeting, Perry offered Dixon a role in The Restless, which eventually led to his casting in The Oval. In addition to acting, Dixon has an extensive background in theater. He studied at Marymount Manhattan College and trained at The Terry Schreiber Studio in New York. As a playwright, he was named co-winner of the 2016 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award. His works include Homewrecker, Red Snow, Pictures of People, Work of Art, and Green Light. On stage, he has performed in productions such as The Lion in Winter, Romeo and Juliet, and The Boys In The Band. Dixon's lawsuit accuses Perry of misconduct that allegedly took place during their professional relationship. According to legal filings, Dixon claims that Perry used his power and influence to initiate unwanted advances. It escalated into sexual harassment, physical assault, and professional retaliation after Dixon declined to reciprocate. He says the situation forced him to exit The Oval midway through its sixth season. Dixon is now seeking $260 million in damages. Tyler Perry has firmly denied the accusations. His attorney, Matthew Boyd, stated, 'This is an individual who got close to Tyler Perry for what now appears to be nothing more than setting up a scam. But Tyler will not be shaken down, and we are confident these fabricated claims of harassment will fail.' (via Money Control) The post Who Is Derek Dixon, Actor Suing Tyler Perry for Sexual Assault? appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Who is Derek Dixon, ‘The Oval' actor who accused Tyler Perry of sexual harassment?
Actor Derek Dixon has accused Tyler Perry of sexual harassment and assault in a lawsuit filed against the 'The Oval' creator. According to the lawsuit, Perry abused his power to sexually exploit him. Dixon, who worked in multiple episodes of 'The Oval' has sought $260 million in damages. But who exactly is Derek Dixon? Born Derek Alexander Dixon in Raleigh, North Carolina, he studied at Marymount Manhattan College and acted at The Terry Schreiber Studio in New York. Derek Dixon is best known for his role as Dale on The Oval and Ruthless. He is also the co-winner of the 2016 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award. He's performed in plays including: The Lion in Winter, Romeo and Juliet, and The Boys In The Band and has written several full-length plays, including: Homewrecker, Red Snow, Pictures of People, Work of Art, and Green Light. In 2015, he joined Working Title Playwrights. Dixon was working with an events company when he met Tyler Perry at a party in 2019 and was offered a role on 'The Restless'. Soon after, he also landed a role on 'The Oval', playing the character of Dale for more than 100 episodes before eventually quitting the show. According to Dixon's lawsuit, Tyler Perry subjected him "to escalating sexual harassment, assault and battery, and professional retaliation when he did not reciprocate the showbiz mogul's unwanted advances," Dixon claims that this led to him allegedly quitting in Season 6. Perry's lawyer denied the allegations in a statement shared with USA Today. "This is an individual who got close to Tyler Perry for what now appears to be nothing more than setting up a scam. But Tyler will not be shaken down, and we are confident these fabricated claims of harassment will fail,' said attorney Matthew Boyd.
