Tyler Perry’s Biggest Moments Thus Far

By Shakiel Mahjouri. 1 Feb 2021 9:20 AM

In celebration of Black History Month, we’re shining a spotlight on Tyler Perry’s biggest moments thus far. The Black icon is set to be presented with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 93rd Academy Awards this year.

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Tyler Perry And 'Madea's Family Reunion'

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'Why Did I Get Married?' Is A Take Home Classic

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Aman Tyler Perry
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Tyler Perry's greatest achievement may have nothing to do with his work. On Nov. 30, 2014, Perry and his ex Gelila Bekele welcomed his only son, Aman Tyler Perry.
A Fascinating Man
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Tyler Perry was featured in Barbara Walters' "10 Most Fascinating People of 2009". Enough said.
Another Humanitarian Award
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Tyler Perry will be presented with a humanitarian award at the 2021 Oscars, but the prolific filmmaker was actually presented with the People's Choice Awards' Humanitarian Award in 2017.
Tyler Perry's Pen Game
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Tyler Perry released his humour novel Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings, focused on the popular character Madea, in April 2006.

Perry later won the Quill Award for his work on the book.
Sharing The Stage With Aretha Franklin
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Tyler Perry had the privilege of presenting legendary musician Aretha Franklin with the Vanguard Award at the NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles in 2008.
Governors Award
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Tyler Perry and the Perry Foundation were granted the Governors Award at the 2020 Primetime Emmys. The annual award is presented to "to an individual, company, organization or project for outstanding achievement in the arts and sciences or management of television which is either of a cumulative nature or so extraordinary and universal in nature as to go beyond the scope of the Emmy Awards presented in the categories and areas of the competition," according to Television Academy website.
Star On The Walk Of Fame
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Oct. 1, 2019 marks the day that Tyler Perry's name and star were added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, cemented in history.
'Diary Of A Mad Black Woman'
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It's the movie that introduced Tyler Perry to the world. 2005's fan favourite romantic comedy-drama, "Diary of a Mad Black Woman" introduced Perry as the iconic Mabel "Madea" Simmons and featured the likes of Shemar Moore and Tamara Taylor.
Tyler Perry And 'Madea's Family Reunion'
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"Madea's Family Reunion" followed up Perry's popular film "Diary of a Mad Black Woman". The film made approximately 10 times its original investment at the box office and later competed for number one in DVD sales.
'Why Did I Get Married?' Is A Take Home Classic
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Tyler Perry collaborated with Janet Jackson and Jill Scott in the 2007 comedy-drama "Why Did I Get Married?" The movie earned more than $55 million at the box office and topped the DVD sales list with more than 2 million copies sold.
Tyler Perry Goes Solo
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Between 2005 and 2008, Perry's acting credits always included a director, writer or producer credit as well. It wasn't until 2009's "Star Trek" live-action movie reboot that Perry made an exclusive dive into acting as Admiral Barnett. It wouldn't be until 2012 that he had his titular role though, in "Alex Cross".
'Tyler Perry's House Of Payne'
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Tyler Perry stepped into the homes of millions with the success of his sitcom "Tyler Perry's House of Payne". The beloved series has aired more episodes than any other television series with a predominately Black American cast. It has aired nine seasons on-an-off between 2006 and 2021.

Tyler Perry’s Biggest Moments Thus Far

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