Tyler Perry is more than just Madea. Along with the iconic, no-nonsense matriarch, the mastermind behind the 13-film franchise has taken on a handful of other roles throughout the Madea-verse over the past two decades. He’s portrayed her brother Joe ...

Tyler Perry’s Madea franchise has not only become a cultural phenomenon but has also played a major role in establishing him as one of the richest and most influential Black figures in Hollywood. The success of the Madea films, stage plays and spin-offs ...

Jaby & Michael react to Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family, a powerful stage play that balances sharp humor with real-life struggles. When a family crisis brings everyone together under one roof, Madea steps in with her signature no-nonsense wisdom ...

Tyler Perry is many things, but is he someone we should aspire to be? Entertainment mogul Tyler Perry has built a media empire that has spanned theater, film, and television. And he’s recently been accused by an employee of sexual harassment. Brittany ...

Then there are a few classic characters who make an appearance, including Tamela Mann as Cora, David Mann as Mr. Brown and Cassi Davis playing Aunt Bam. With a mix of newcomers and franchise regulars, the film delivers the classic Madea chaos, but this ...