Tyler Perry wrote, directed and starred in Netflix’s new hit film
Tyler Perry’s latest Netflix film, Joe’s College Road Trip, has become an instant success.
Joe’s College Road Trip was released on Netflix on February 13 and in a matter of days it swiftly climbed the streamer’s most-watched film chart.
The comedy film is part of the Madea franchise, a character created and portrayed by Tyler Perry, it is the first film to be about her brother Joe as he accompanies his grandson B.J. on his college road trip.
Filming took place across New Mexico, Tennessee and Mississippi and it has gone down a huge hit with fans.
Tyler Perry, born Emmitt Perry Jr, is a 56-year-old American actor, filmmaker and comedian who is known for his deviation from orthodox filmmaking techniques.
Here is all you need to know about the star, who his known for his connections to the Royal Family, including his eye-watering net worth.
What has Tyler Perry been in before?
Tyler is known for creating the character Mabel ‘Madea’ Simmons, a formidable elderly woman who was inspired by Perry’s mother and his aunt. He once told Fresh Air: “[Madea] is exactly the PG version of my mother and my aunt, and I loved having an opportunity to pay homage to them.
“She would beat the hell out of you but make sure the ambulance got there in time to make sure they could set your arm back because the love was there inside all of it.”
The star also wrote and produced many stage plays and his breakthrough performance came in 2005 with the film Diary of a Mad Black Woman, which he wrote and produced as an adaptation of his stage play of the same name.
His other shows include Tyler Perry’s House of Payne and The Haves and the Have Nots.
What is Tyler Perry’s net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Perry’s net worth is a staggering $850 million (£620million) and he is considered to be one of the most financially successful directors in the entertainment industry.
The website said: “Over the course of his career, he has directed and produced more than 30 movies, 20 stage productions, and eight TV shows.
“Every year, he personally earns between $200 and $250 million from his sprawling entertainment empire. His production company currently earns $150 million per year from one deal alone with ViacomCBS.”
Is Tyler Perry married?
Perry was in a relationship with Gelila Bekele, who gave birth to their son, Aman, in November 2014.
However, in December 2020, Perry announced that he was a bachelor
The entertainment mogul, who started dating the model and activist after meeting at a Prince concert in 2007, shared on Instagram at the time: “I’m 51, single and wondering what the next chapter in my life will look like.”
Reports at the time said the couple “amicably split some time ago and remain close friends”, and their “focus is on being the best parents they can for their son”.
Joe’s College Road Trip is on Netflix
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