Tragic Details About Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry entered the American movie industry via a very non-traditional path. He found success, largely, playing self-created characters that lovingly poked fun at the shared experiences of the Black community. Beneath the wigs and makeup, Perry was different in other ways. A victim of horrific childhood abuse, homelessness, and racism, Perry nonetheless achieved real success in the entertainment mainstream, and is now a billionaire, accomplished actor even outside of the Madea franchise, and successful studio head. Despite this success, he's an open book about the abuse he suffered in his past, as well as how he overcame the shame. These are tragic details about Tyler Perry. #TylerPerry #Celebrity #Madea Abusive father | 0:00 Sexually abused | 1:17 Suicide attempts | 2:29 Thought nobody loved him | 3:40 Kicked out of school | 4:41 Difficult road to recovery | 5:46 Period of Homelessness | 7:03 Tried to save Whitney Houston | 8:16 Faced racism throughout career | 9:23