Rising past the haters””and the sheer desolation of losing his beloved mother””Tyler Perry has only just begun to soar. Respected as a writer, director and mogul, the man behind the $1 billion-plus “Madea” franchise is now moving into unchartered territory: action hero. ESSENCE goes along for the ride as the tireless entrepreneur and philanthropist talks about his love for Black women, one of his last conversations with Whitney Houston the night Michael Jackson died and what intimidated him the most about taking on the role of police detective Alex Cross.
The November issue of ESSENCE hits stands on October 10th.
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Hello! Before I even read the article in Essence, I would like to say that I am proud of TP. He has accomplished what many in Hollywood are attempting and he has done it in such a short time. I would say that I God bestowing favor upon his life.
I would like to say to him, to continue to go forth with what God has placed in your heart to do.
I have know words to say,about Mr. Perry,but keep moving on up.