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A Peek at Tyler Perry’s $100 Million Mansion
Tyler Perry remains a force in Hollywood. Perry writes, produces, and directs mostly all of his projects, even starring in many of them. In recent years, he’s been showing off the fruits of his labor. Recently, images and videos of the external landscape of Perry’s $100 million mansion in Georgia resurfaced online.
Tyler Perry | Santiago Felipe/Getty Images for Tribeca Film FestivalTyler Perry has been building the $100 million mansion for a few yearsPerry has reportedly been working on the estate for a few years. From the looks of a social media video from a birds-eye view of the property, it appears that the front and back of the property is empty land, seemingly with no pool yet at the time the video was taken. He purchased the 856 acres in 2013.
Source: YouTubeIt was later revealed that Perry has been building the 35,000 square-foot mansion and expanded the property to be situated on 1,200 acres. The home is set to feature 8 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. Additionally, the remodel includes a large lap pool, a private runway for his private plane, and a massive property entrance, as The Jasmine Brand reports.
Perry’s mansion is a declaration that anything is possible with hard work and consistency. He was once homeless as he perfected his craft and chased his dream of being a content creator. Now, there are streets named after him.
He recently made history as the first Black studio ownerOutside of his personal treats from his success, Perry continues to be fruitful in business.
In 2018, he announced that he’d purchased new land to build a studio outside of Atlanta. The studio would be used for all original productions and allow for others to rent the space to do the same.
The 330-acre Tyler Perry Studios has spacious grounds and state-of-the-art production facilities and is the largest entertainment studio in the country, bigger than Disney, Warner Bros, and Paramount combined.
With the studio, Perry made history as the first Black person to own a film studio outright. In an interview with the LA Times, he spoke about his favorite part of the studio: 12 soundstages named after groundbreaking African-American entertainers, which include Oprah Winfrey, Denzel Washington, and Whoopi Goldberg.
The Madea staple spoke passionately about the significance of his new studio when accepting the Ultimate Icon Award at the 2019 BET Awards, saying:
The media mogul is also a billionaireThe studio was once a Confederate Army Base, and I want you to hear this, which meant that there were Confederate soldiers on that base, plotting and planning on how to keep 3.
9 million negros enslaved. Now that land is owned by one negro.
With his own studio, films, stage plays, television studios, and everything else in between, Perry has been declared a billionaire. In April 2021, Forbes estimated his net worth to be right at $1 billion. The difference between Perry and many other creators is that Perry owns all his content, which is an extensive collection dating back to the 1990s.
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Multi-talented actor, director, producer and screenwriter Tyler Perry has built an impressive career in Hollywood.
But the media mogul didn’t stop there. Worth a whopping $1 billion (£850m), Perry has invested his earnings wisely into property and land with a story to tell, deliberately reclaiming places with ties to slavery and racial injustice. Click or scroll through to take a tour of his awe-inspiring property portfolio...
Where does Tyler Perry live?
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Owning plentiful real estate across LA and Atlanta, and even a private island in the Bahamas, Tyler Perry has bought and sold multiple homes throughout his property journey. Alluding to his deliberate real estate decisions, the Hollywood star said in a 2019 BET awards speech, “while you’re fighting for a seat at the table, I’ll be down in Atlanta building my own.” True to his word, Perry is currently building a 35,000-square-foot mega-mansion just outside of Atlanta.
Tyler Perry’s childhood
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While the media mogul is a huge success today, with over 30 movies and eight TV shows under his belt, Tyler Perry had a less than happy upbringing.
Perry reportedly changed his birth name from Emmitt Perry Jr as he was named after a father who was abusive and, Perry would later find out, not his real dad.
Where is Tyler Perry from?
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Perry was born in New Orleans on the 13 September, 1969 in this three-bedroom home on Baronne Street. Surviving a traumatic childhood, rife with abuse at the hands of his guardians despite his mother's attempts to keep him safe, Perry according to Page Six, reportedly attempted to end his life as a teen.
Where is Tyler Perry from?
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Posting a photo of himself as a five-year-old to Instagram on his 50th birthday, Perry wrote "'Thank you' to the little boy that I was. Thank you for all you went through to allow me to be the man I am today. I love you, and I am so thankful to God that you survived. Even when I didn’t want to, your pureness and innocence ushered me here.
.. We made it."
Where did Tyler Perry grow up?
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Interior photos of Perry’s childhood home show the fully renovated house, remodelled and expanded by the last owner, who according to Realtor, bought the abode from the Perry family in 2013 for just under $150,000 (£127k), according to public records. Alongside a reconfigured hallway and all-new kitchen with marble countertops, the home now even boasts solar panelling on the roof.
Tyler Perry's childhood home
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A swing still hangs from the front porch, overlooking the front garden. Speaking with the New York Times in 2004, Perry described how he would often peer out of the front window of his house in New Orleans at the mansions two blocks north, while two blocks south were the projects, the territory of gangs, drugs and crime. Being poised between the mansions and poverty "became my metaphor for life," he said.
Tyler Perry’s career kicks off
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As a young adult, Perry began writing to help process his trauma. In 1999, the self-made billionaire created the character Madea, an eccentric and strict grandmother who he played himself. After writing and starring in a number of plays featuring Madea, Perry wrote and produced his first movie, Diary of a Mad Black Woman, which grossed $50 million (£42m) at the box office and launched the polymath’s lucrative career in Hollywood.
Tyler Perry’s Atlanta chateau
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One of Perry’s first Atlanta-based real estate investments was a parcel of land in Fairborn, Georgia. In April 2001, the up-and-coming Hollywood star stumped up $62,661 (£52k) for the land and proceeded to build a 17,252-square-foot mansion he would later call Avec Chateau.
Tyler Perry’s Atlanta chateau
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With six bedrooms and six-and-a-half bathrooms, Avec Chateau is a magnificent 26-room abode featuring hardwood and marble floors throughout, eight fireplaces and four living rooms.
The main floor is adorned with 12 crystal chandeliers and coffered ceilings over 20 feet high.
Tyler Perry’s Atlanta chateau
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Alongside a grand owners' suite on the main level, complete with separate wardrobe suite and five ensuite bedrooms, the sprawling estate also hosts a magnificent home theatre with plush velvet curtains, red carpets and leather sofas. Elsewhere you'll find a ballroom-sized “grand salon” and a handsome panelled library.
Tyler Perry’s Atlanta chateau
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Sitting across 11 acres, Perry’s chateau also boasts a private pool/jacuzzi, outdoor fireplace, ponds, fountains, waterfalls, mature trees, manicured gardens and even an illuminated tennis court. Speaking to Ebony magazine, he declared the property “testament to the rewards of faith". Perry would go on to list the property for $3.69 million (£3m) in 2009.
Tyler Perry’s Tuscan-style LA villa
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In 2004 the Madea mastermind snapped up 22 acres of land in Beverley Ridge Estates for $4.3 million (£3.57m). With his taste for property development blossoming, Perry spent years building an eight-bedroom Tuscan-style villa, with a whopping 24,000-square-foot of living space. Valued at an estimated $18 million (£14.9m) according to Architectural Digest, the spacious abode even hosted Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in early 2020.
Tyler Perry’s Tuscan-style LA villa
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Sharing a photo from the deck to Instagram, Perry gave his followers a dramatic view over the Beverly Ridge treetops from the Mediterranean-style balcony. A potted plant teeters on the edge of one column, while chic black iron outdoor seating hosts plump champagne cushioning fit for Hollywood royalty and, indeed, actual royalty.
Tyler Perry’s Tuscan-style LA villa
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For the star’s birthday in 2014, Perry was the host with the most at his Tuscan-style villa, inviting a plethora of A-listers to help him celebrate his 45th. Stevie Wonder was one hallowed guest, playing Tyler’s piano for a delighted audience. “I had to pinch myself,” Perry wrote in the accompanying caption, sharing a photo he took from above the double height reception room.
Tyler Perry’s Tuscan-style LA villa
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In March 2020, after their last official day as working royals, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved to Los Angeles. While looking for a more permanent home, the couple stayed in Perry’s Tuscan-style villa, having met through their mutual friend Oprah. Here Meghan reads to baby Archie in one room of the expansive compound.
Tyler Perry’s Tuscan-style LA villa
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Fans were quick to gasp with envy at Perry’s luxurious bathroom, complete with grand columns and sunken round bathtub.
When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stayed at the abode in 2020 they were not so willing to share their intimate spaces, and according to The Sun reportedly installed privacy screens around the mansion after realising hikers could see into the home when the popular hiking route reopened.
Tyler Perry's Atlanta Versailles-style estate
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In 2005, Perry reportedly paid $9 million (£7.6m) for a properrty on the Chattahoochee River that reportedly once belonged to segregationist Moreton Rolleston, proprietor of a motel which refused to serve African-Americans. Tearing down the building, Perry spent three years building this palatial pad atop its impressive 17 acreage.
Tyler Perry's Atlanta Versailles-style estate
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The expansive estate stretches out across 34,000-square-feet and features seven bedrooms and 14 bathrooms.
Entering via the motor court with fountain, you are welcomed into a grand hallway with marble floors, double sweeping staircase and huge chandelier above.
Tyler Perry's Atlanta Versailles-style estate
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Incredible double-height rooms are framed by arched open doorways while extravagant draped curtains cast the eye towards grand, floor-to-ceiling windows that host glorious views across beautifully landscaped grounds and Atlanta's upscale Buckhead neighbourhood.
Tyler Perry's Atlanta Versailles-style estate
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More spectacular views await in one of seven bedrooms, while entertainment awaits downstairs in the underground ballroom, home cinema and wine cellar, as well as a rather impressive 70,000-gallon infinity pool with a bar. According to Architectural Digest, Perry sold the French Provincial-style pad in 2016 to evangelist David Turner for $17.
5 million (£14.8m), who later sold up to TV host, Steve Harvey.
Tyler Perry's Wyoming log cabin
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The same year Perry purchased his Atlanta palace, the star also bought up land in Jackson Hole, Wyoming with the intention of building a holiday log cabin. Sharing beautiful shots of sunsets from his deck, Perry has also snapped some intimidating wildlife in his backyard, including this moose that he filmed for Instagram in 2021, as well as a grizzly bear that trespassed in 2019, which he fondly recalls in an interview with Ellen.
Tyler Perry's private island
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Tyler Perry certainly knows how to treat himself. Captured here by Caribbean Journal, in 2009 the entertainment entrepreneur splashed out on 25-acre White Bay Cay private island and an adjacent seven-acre island in the Bahamas to celebrate his 40th birthday.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the larger island cost $7 million (£5.9m) which he developed with a Balinese-style villa with neighbouring bungalows, built from scratch.
Tyler Perry Studios ‘Fake Whitehouse’
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In 2015, Perry flexed his building abilities again and bought up a 330-acre lot in Atlanta, Georgia on which to build Tyler Perry Studios. Situated on the grounds of Fort McPherson, a former military base that served the Confederate Army, and one of the poorest black neighbourhoods in Atlanta, Perry wanted to make a statement and inspire young black kids. Here he poses outside his impressive near-exact replica of the White House, in a snap he shared on Facebook.
Tyler Perry Studios ‘Fake Whitehouse’
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Accepting his 2019 BET Award, Perry declared, “The studio was once a Confederate Army base, which means that there were Confederate soldiers on that base, plotting and planning on how to keep 3.
9 million Negroes enslaved. Now that land is owned by one Negro.” Black Panther was one of the first films shot at the studios, which also include an airport terminal, a strip mall, two baseball fields, a golf course and a residential neighbourhood.
Tyler Perry's sleek LA house flip
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Built in 1992, the same year Perry was writing his first play I Know I've Been Changed, this chic glass Beverly Hills was designed by billionaire physicist, philanthropist, and inventor Alfred E. Mann. Perry snapped it up as an investment property in 2017 for $14.5 million (£12.3m).
Tyler Perry's sleek LA house flip
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With incredible views across Los Angeles, the 17,245-square-foot, three-storey pad boasts 10 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms and stunning pyramid-shaped skylights, just in case the epic glass frontage wasn’t providing enough natural light.
Tyler Perry's sleek LA house flip
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Perry sold the property just five months later to rapper and producer Pharrell Williams for reportedly $15.6 million (£13.2m) in May 2018. With those spectacular views, resort-style swimming pool with slide and grotto, we’re not surprised it was snapped up so quickly.
Tyler Perry's $100 million Atlanta mega-mansion
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The prolific director has most recently been working on constructing another mega-mansion in Atlanta, having bought 1,200 acres of land. TMZ reported in 2018 that building work was underway on the Gilded Age-style manse. Conveniently for the hardworking actor and producer, the 1,200-acre estate captured here by Atlanta Drone Girl, resides a mere 32 minutes from his 330-acre film studio, according to PriceyPads.com. The perfect commute.
Tyler Perry's $100 million Atlanta mega-mansion
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The secluded home boasts a reported 35,000-square-foot of living space, as well as the huge plot. According to TMZ, Tyler hopes his son Aman – who he shares with ex-partner, producer and filmmaker Gelila Bekele – will grow up enjoying the land and animals, as he plans to cultivate an organic farm with horses and other wildlife on the Atlanta estate.
Tyler Perry's $100 million Atlanta mega-mansion
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Alongside the imposing main house, there also sits a second, smaller structure that could be used as a guest house. There's even an airport runway, which is convenient for the multitalented Perry who has in the past reportedly possessed a pilot's license.
Tyler Perry at home
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In October 2019, the hard-working writer posted a video to his social media accounts from his home in LA, to advertise the fact he'd be live-Tweeting from home through his show The Oval, which he wrote, directed and produced.
Tyler Perry's award adorned kitchen
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Also in 2019, Perry received a prestigious star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, 27 years after he wrote his first play. Giving a sneak peek into his kitchen, Perry posted a photo of his Oscar trophy sitting on his kitchen countertop after the 2021 Academy Awards, when he took home the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
Tyler Perry's writer's room
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In January 2020, Perry reassured fans that he was continuing to work while posting a photo from his writer's room, complete with huge stone fireplace and roaring fire, leather armchairs and a cosy rug.
What's next for Tyler Perry?
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We are in no doubt that the super successful media mogul will continue to produce award-winning work and develop even more fantastic real estate to add to his portfolio.
The future's looking bright, and as his Atlanta estate nears completion, we look forward to what's next for Tyler Perry!
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Tyler Perry gives a tour of his 330-acre production studio in Atlanta, which includes an artificial White House
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Tyler Perry details his 330-acre production studio located on a former military base in Atlanta.
The huge studio includes a life-size replica of the White House, state-of-the-art sound stages, sets, a theater and commercial venues.
Architectural Digest just received an exclusive in-depth tour of Tyler Perry's Atlanta studio, and it includes all the interesting information you need to know as you look out over the vast space.
Tyler Perry poses next to his own Hollywood Walk of Fame Star | Source: Getty Images / GlobalImagesUkraine
White House replica
When asked how many times he has been to the White House, Tyler Perry reveals that he has only been there four times.
Now that he hasn't been there in a while, he has built one of his own. A three-story 80 percent scale replica of America's most famous residence that was built for the set of his new BET drama, The Oval.
The columns of the replica are load-bearing, the toilets inside it are on the same level, and each floor is wheelchair accessible.
HOW how long did it take them to build this place, Tyler? said, "We built it in about 12 weeks!"
View this post on InstagramLocated on 330 acres in Atlanta, @tylerperrystudios is one of the largest manufacturing plants in the country. There are 12 state-of-the-art sound stages (each named after an African-American pioneer in the entertainment industry), 200 acres of green space, and a gorgeous back set set that, in addition to the White House, includes a bank, county jail, lake house, trailer park, country houses and a commercial aircraft - everything is ready to shoot. (The Walking Dead has already filmed several seasons here.). Join @tylerperry on the Open Door tour (via golf cart) through the impressive manufacturing facility via the link in our profile
Posted by Architectural Digest (@archdigest) on November 7, 2019 at 11:01 am PT
Use of a 330-acre historic lot
The entire studio complex is built on the site of a former military base, Fort McPherson which Perry purchased in 2015.
It is now one of the largest manufacturing plants in the country and the first to be built by a black person.
In addition to the impressive White House facility, it features 12 state-of-the-art soundstages named after African-American pioneers in the entertainment industry. What's more, it has 200 acres of green space, a bank, a county jail, a lake house, commuter divisions, a basketball court, a trailer park, an airport, and a commercial aircraft ready for action.
More than these film-ready establishments, there are 30 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places that can shoot movies with a throwback.
View this post on Instagram@tylerperry hasn't been to the White House lately, but the actor/writer/director/producer now has one of his own. Specifically, the three-story, 80 percent scale stucco replica of the Commander-in-Chief's residence, which he installed as a set for his new @bet drama The Oval.
The faux White House is just a feather in the cap of the entertainment mogul's most impressive venture: his 330-acre Tyler Perry Studios, which recently celebrated its grand opening. Built on the grounds of Fort McPherson, a former military base in Atlanta that Perry purchased in 2015, it boasts 12 state-of-the-art soundstages (each named after an African-American pioneer in the entertainment industry), 200 acres of green space, and a gorgeous rear array of kits that, in addition to the presidential mansion, include a bank, county jail, lakeside house, trailer park, country houses and a commercial aircraft, all set to shoot. Take a tour of @tylerperrystudios via the link in bio. Photo by @tierneygearon; text @ catherinehong100
Posted by Architecture Digest (@archdigest) on Nov 7, 2019 at 5:50 AM PT
What makes Tyler Perry studios different and has worked on projects for almost all of the studio's buildings, Tyler builds real architectural structures.
“Most production companies use soundstages, but Tyler builds real architectural structures for filming. Nobody else works this way.
See this post on InstagramWe wanted Diahann to hear us in heaven!!!
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Work in Progress
While the structures available at Tyler Perry Studios are already impressive and have been used in many movies and series, Tyler Perry is far from over. In total, he still has 200 acres of green space to work with. As for his plans, Tyler reveals he wants to build his own six-lane highway and a European-style city.
“You know something about winding cobbled streets? We could use this for Paris.
View this post on InstagramWho's excited for the highlights from the 2019 Tyler Perry Studios Grand Opening in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia? Hey, us too! The TPS campus is bursting with seams with excitement! We can't wait for you to #ImagineThis! . Stay tuned for Tyler Perry Studios grand opening news!
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Big Gala
Although Tyler Perry Studios has been used by major producers in the last couple of months, the producer only made it public last month.
Inviting over 700 guests to the sprawling Atlanta complex, pear cider has been joined by Hollywood's biggest names.
The likes of Oprah, Samuel L. Jackson, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Beyoncé and Jay-Z dressed in their most glamorous outfits to celebrate the 330-acre historic complex that Perry continues to build.
View this post on Instagram“Stand in the background in the studio. That's where "If Loving You Is Wrong" is filmed. I named this place Maxineville in memory of my mother Maxine. She would love this show. — Tyler Perry #TylerPerryStudios
A post posted by Tyler Perry Studios (@tylerperrystudios) on Aug 7, 2019 at 10:20 am PDT
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has an estimated $25 million spent on joining he hasn't finished it yet. It is currently building a 3,000-seat theater to host concerts and events such as the upcoming Miss Universe Pageant, along with commercial venues for people to use on tours.
Overall, Perry would like Tyler Perry Studios to be a place for everyone - for artists and producers to turn their craft into reality, and for students and tourists to enjoy the place on the weekends.
Tyler Perry Studios
Tyler Perry Studios ( TPS ) is an American film studio in Atlanta, Georgia founded by actor, director and playwright Tyler Perry in 2006.
In 2019, Perry celebrated the grand opening of his new studio in Atlanta; he bought 330 acres (130 ha) of the former Fort McPherson in 2015 to turn it into the new home of Tyler Perry Studios. [2] Tyler Perry Studios is the largest film studio in the United States, making Perry the first African American to own a wholly owned major film studio. [3] Through 34th Street Films, the production arm of Tyler Perry Studios, Perry directs the work of other directors. [4]
In 2018, Perry sold his previous studio, opened in 2008, to another minority-owned film company. [5] [6] The studio's previous location occupied two former Delta Air Lines affiliated buildings in the Greenbriar area of southwest Atlanta and included 200,000 square feet (19,000 m 2 ) of suites and office space.
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Tyler Perry Studios is an important resource for Atlanta's strong economy. [8] Nobody's Fault and Fall from Grace , which was distributed by Paramount Pictures and Netflix respectively due to its new deal with ViacomCBS). [11] His first film, Diary of a Mad Black Woman , released on a budget of $5.5 million, was an unexpected commercial success, sparking widespread discussion among industry watchers that middle-class African Americans are simply not considered by mainstream Hollywood. movies. Its final box office gross was $50.6 million, although it was panned by only 16% on the website. Rotten tomatoes. [12] On the opening weekend of February 24, 2006, Perry's film was screened. Madea Family Reunion opened in first place with $30.3 million. The film ended up grossing $65 million and, like Diary , nearly all of it in the US. The film was kicked off with an hour-long appearance by Perry and his co-stars The Oprah Winfrey Show .
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His next project for Lions Gate, Daddy's Little Girls , starring Gabrielle Union and Idris Elba, was released in the US on February 14, 2007. It grossed over $31 million. [14] Perry wrote, directed, produced and starred in his next film, Why Did I Get Married? which was released on October 12, 2007. It opened as the highest-grossing film in its opening weekend, grossing $21.4 million at the box office. It is based on a play that Perry wrote in 2004. Filming began on March 5, 2007 in Whistler, British Columbia, Vancouver, then in Atlanta, where Perry set up his own studio. Janet Jackson, Sharon Leal, Jill Scott, and Tasha Smith star in the film. 2008 Perry movie Meet the Browns , which was released March 21, opened at #2 with a weekend gross of $20,082,809. [15] The Family Who Hunts opened on September 12, 2008 and has grossed over $35.1 million as of October. Madea Goes to Jail opened at number 1 on February 20, 2009, grossing $41 million and becoming his biggest opening to date.
It was Perry's seventh film with Lions Gate Entertainment.
On May 1, 2012, a fire broke out in the studio complex with four alarms, resulting in the partial collapse of one building. [16] Less than three months later, on the morning of August 27, 2012, another fire broke out on the roof of another building. On November 20, 2019, it hosted MSNBC and the Washington Post. The 2020 Democratic Party presidential debate on the Oprah Winfrey soundstage. [17] He also hosted Miss Universe 2019 on December 8th.
Studio Locations
Before moving to their first location in Southwest Atlanta in 2008, the studios used former studio space at 99 Krog Street in Inman Park on the BeltLine in downtown Atlanta. Perry bought the land from Atlanta Stage Works in 2006 for $7 million. [18] The studios were later converted into Krog Street Market.
In 2019, Tyler Perry Studios officially moved to the 330-acre (130 ha) former Fort McPherson complex in southwest Atlanta.
