Tyler Perry talks 'Divorce in the Black'

The producer, director and actor discusses his new film on Amazon Prime about a young bank professional who is devastated when her husband abandons their marriage.
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[@BN2K]

Thank you Mr. Perry for giving Corey the opportunity 🥰❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@shonbelmore4420]

I ❤Tyler Perry. He has helped me laugh again which gave my tears a great long rest.

[@bellaendale7174]

❤ you are gifted in the way you use your words. Thanks for writing. Sending light ✨️ your way.

[@TheBurnonme]

Can't wait to see his film. If it's a tyler perry film I'm definitely ready to see on Amazon prime.

[@Rashaadthegr8]

Make a movie about Eugene Jacques Bullard, the first black pilot. He was actually born in Columbus, GA. How ironic.

[@earth2moriah]

Good point. This man created the first black owned studio and hasn’t done anything truly impactful with it.

[@Rashaadthegr8]

@@earth2moriah Madea was impactful.lol.

[@jkstubbington]

That is an absolutely AMAZING suggestion. You should try to send an email or direct message to someone in his camp. That would be a quality and much needed story.

[@frankyncfballmom8000]

​@earth2moriah seriously?? Please research the jobs created & opportunities for black production there. Don't do that fam. Look it up. Encourage, don't tear down 🙏🏾

[@Quilt4Joy]

I’m related to Eugene. ❤ much love fam!

[@Diana-sh6qr]

The funeral scene is the best scene ever. I watched the movie and will watch again.

[@EchoRhythmMusic]

Erie comment. Bots are getting dark

[@MrLionelg33]

But it was disturbing though.

[@Lauren_1987]

I was married 34 years. Never dreamed I would be divorced. Tyler Perry is RIGHT -- empowerment, self-confidence, etc. is usually found AFTER divorce. I am a much stronger woman after my divorce. I am happier. Thankful for this movie.

[@themaccabees5628]

I don’t believe your happy you boasting

[@laylaprincess5066]

@@themaccabees5628you don’t have to believe it she’s not living for you 😂. But many women feel better after leaving a toxic relationship the longest marriages are the most brutal and has the most trauma in it. I been in one for only 7 years and I’m glad I left. And I feel so good and idgaf if you don’t think so bc you are not me☺️

[@dirtdiggin3975]

Why did you divorce him then?

[@Lauren_1987]

All his movies are NOT the same. I like that he makes movies that are realistic and demonstrate everyday REAL life.

[@ladytamara1503]

They are mostly about troubled women, what do you mean by they are not the same? Have you heard about rhyme?

[@funsizedazzy6708]

@@ladytamara1503not true lol why did I get married it’s about every ones struggle man and women in a relationship good deeds is a bout a rich man faking it finds a woman in a weird spot but allowed him to be himself daddy’s little girls is about an everyday man fighting for his children the jazz man’s blues etc.. if you haven’t watched all the movies how you know lol

[@eeeeazy6663]

Realistic? Everyday life? I need to meet some of y’all in real life cause OMG. Mea Culpa? Where she at? I have so many questions

[@photog66]

@@eeeeazy6663 I agree. I don’t know what reality they see in his movies at all.

[@kim8928]

The only movies where he plays him show black men in a good light.. that's it

[@BrooklynLilly]

Tyler Perry come on you can do better than this. You never even got married so why are you even saying anything about divorce? Megan Gooden was divorce Corey Hart was divorced come on now let’s show people how to stay together work it out for the sake of the children and everybody else in society show them God‘s way.

[@annzeeg4217]

Y'all expect way too much from a movie

[@tamikalachelle]

​@annzeeg4217 True! I also assume people are supposed to let their spouse physically kill them as opposed to getting a divorce. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@glamouriche5847]

I agree. One of my favorite movies is War Room. We can show a different and more Godly dynamic every once in awhile.

[@wendysharpe9277]

@@BrooklynLilly yes. Tyler Perry has been married. I take it that you never saw Sleeping with the Enemy by Julia Roberts? Same type of movie.

[@DaEricLyles]

This is so annoying cause he keeps on Showing the Black family and experience in such a negative experience

[@christinet6336]

Agreed

[@LilyBell-Beneaththecrust2023]

@DaEricLyles, do you watch reality tv?

[@Tiffanyyy454]

It’s a movie who cares

[@Jennymule1]

So you are not gonna talk about how great of a man her father was in this movie. How he set that example of how a woman should be loved by the way he treated her mother and how he loved and encouraged his daughter through her pain. Why aren’t you talking about that oh I forget people just love focusing on the negative then the positive

[@LilyBell-Beneaththecrust2023]

@@Jennymule1, funny how that happens way to often. A negative mind can only see negativity.

[@nnekaowens1325]

Absolutely great movie Corey and Megan did a phenomenal job. They were so believable in their roles.

[@kingJshawn]

Waiting on "Struggles of a mad black man" Tyler. The sequel to Diary of a mad black woman. Lets get it!!! Put those same key points out too 😅

[@truthteller313]

Don't forget bitter and insecure

[@vuksgitau]

Indeed!

[@TheBurnonme]

@@kingJshawn watching his film right on Amazon prime

[@glamouriche5847]

One day this man will make a movie about a family being healthy from the Jump or just working it out. One day he will paint a different picture.

[@erickthefantabulous1]

Tyler is a very wealthy man who has his audience. I'm not one of them. I like a handful of his movies? And even less of his. T V shows He just doesn't hit me. I don't laugh at his movies. They're unfunny to me. A whole heartedly agree with what you said about his movies, and I don't like seeing him as the madea character. For some reason, I'm thinking in the back of my mind.He's fulfilling his fetish

[@Rashaadthegr8]

Can we get more black postive moves without someone having to go to a divorce first such as love jones, love and basketball, etc.

[@jearldchambers384]

Exactly 💯

[@BrooklynLilly]

🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@annzeeg4217]

Why y'all don't support them?

[@Rashaadthegr8]

@@annzeeg4217 huh?

[@annzeeg4217]

@@Rashaadthegr8 positive black movies don't get the support. They don't get a mentions but the same people asking for them can always find the time to complain about what they don't like.

[@tonybills6260]

Thank you so much for encouraging me this morning for the words that came out of your mouth when you said, if you had a lot of no’s and God gave you that one yes, keep on going. You remember me about that. 🙏🏾

[@debradunham8508]

YES and Amen.😊

[@B_ready4671]

Mr. Perry was on 1 today, they seemd like they had fun, Micheal was crying 😆

[@AS-dc9fy]

divorce in the black?? does this man ever get tired of making the same black woman trauma movies like how do people continue to watch his movies...

[@Lauren_1987]

His movies keep it real. I like his movies. They are not all about trauma. He has made a lot of good comedy movies. Some of his movies are heavy and show trauma. It demonstrates everyday life. Real life. I appreciate ALL of his movies.

[@annzeeg4217]

I'm guessing the same way people like you never get tired of whining about him making the same movie over and over again. If it bothers you why are you here. Go support something you like duh

[@LilyBell-Beneaththecrust2023]

@AS-dc9fy, do you watch reality tv?

[@Beth-wf2sp]

Tyler Perry is so awesome. If he is in it, it's good. I love Tyler Perry.

[@Bella-mx7rl]

Why are so many of his movies dark or negative???

[@annzeeg4217]

Do you ever ask so many of Steve King's movies are horror movies?

[@gaitreeprasaud9290]

It’s life lessons experiences! Not everyone had a great childhood in our generation.

[@Matthew7.7]

Nobody watches movies about roses and positive family life

[@Sammythegreat1]

You noticed he also promoting drugs in his interview. That’s his agenda.

[@annzeeg4217]

@@Sammythegreat1 You people are ridiculous

[@MsAlexis]

Meg and Corey experienced two separate divorces. Their pain will be Jumping off the screen...This will definitely be good!

[@alldopethings]

Cory is a great Actor

[@3GensOfVictory]

I love & respect this man so much. He makes me Lol & think deeply. Much Love to ya.

[@TheBurnonme]

Tyler is so hilarious 😂 😂😂😂

[@theonly1258]

Here we go….same ole TP drama..all I have to say is Mea Culpa

[@raczgreen6053]

Predictable 😂😂

[@nikkib7442]

Are these the only movies he can come up with ???

[@annzeeg4217]

Yes he's been doing it for 25 years what were you expecting a Disney movie

[@lorrainedowning5809]

I loved the movie

[@ShaneCameron-y5v]

The last movie I saw that featured a realistic black family affair was Ice Cube's " Are We There Yet?"

[@jjtiojohn12]

Black man is always the antagonist in his movies.

[@turquoisepurple7sky151]

That is with every movie that people make. If it is an all white cast, the antagonist will be white...duh

[@annzeeg4217]

He's also the hero. How did you miss that part?

[@LifeInspireEntertainment]

Not in some. Have you seen The Family That Preys (White Man)? As for me I can watch movies over and over and continue to find various comparisons, plot twists, character statuses (female and male), etc.

[@druzo26]

King Toxic!!

[@TRay_Unveiled]

I absolutely looooved the movie!!! It had me crying, laughing, yelling at the TV and all!! It was so good to see the actors that were chosen as the main cast!! 🙏💝

[@rememberableoccassions9079]

Just watched the movie last night and I’m going to watch it again today.

[@wendysharpe9277]

Great movie. The acting was on point.

[@MsHizway]

Making a movie exploring divorce but couldn't marry the woman you were with for years and had a child with. Seems to me he should be making movies exploring the real reasons behind not heading to the alter with someone good enough to make a baby with.

[@msphisti7313]

Why would he tell people to get a drug habit due to it not being expensive

[@truthserum1271]

Why they keep asking this cross dressing never married senior man about his take on marriage as if he’s an authority? 🤷‍♂️

[@moniquewest3277]

The same reason they keep asking Steve Harvey. I don't get it either lol.

[@truthserum1271]

@@moniquewest3277 at least Steve has been married and still is and is heterosexual and actually likes women and doesn’t mind sharing his wealth with women (wife and kids) This dude promoting BW to settle for men that only pay the light bill 👎🏽🙅‍♂️🚫

[@Capricorn11178]

I'm talking to a hispanic man right now. I hope I don't experience a divorce in the hispanic

[@ajrenaissance]

His fan base is loyal because there is a certain group that are the only ones who are actually praising this film. This was not good in anyway. Direction, writing, and the acting was below what these actors are capable of.

[@terrywalker2437]

This part!

[@moniquei4375]

If you love Cory Hardrict and you are from the NYC area, he will be at The GMA in Times Square at 8am on July 11th, this Thursday. Come out and show your support and love for him! 🙏🏽♥️

[@leebailey1220]

Why can't this guy make more films that promote what healthy black males look like or experience in life. Every where we go there's people sabotaging us black men. Even our very own people

[@DeniseRamos-n3k]

God grant me the serenity to except the things I cannot change & courage to change the things I can & the wisdom to know the difference Amen 🙏🏽

[@marylenarouse856]

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING PERFORMANCE. Subscribed to prime just to watch it. Loved the country setting, the pastor/army Dad, the best friend, and the story line. Love me some Megan Good and Corey Hardict. I found out about the movie from Corey's interview on the breakfast club and Megan Good on Shannon Sharp... Great Job everyone. Great job Tyler Perry on paying the cast and producing this is 3 weeks. You are AMAZING 👏🏿 ❤️

[@glennpenn41]

I really enjoyed the movie and I truly believe that if you love God, work hard and treat your wife great respect, your marriage will last forever ❤️

[@JayMane-sp6nd]

I love me some Tyler and Spike

[@JLTheMonster]

Oh brother🤨😒

[@juber1005]

So many negative comments. Can we support our own & if we must critique can we practice constructive criticism? 🤷🏾‍♀️Tyler Perry has a niche market & he creates based off his life experiences as well as those close to him. You can't rewrite his life experiences however You yourself can create the kind of black love stories You wish to see. The hard truth of it is we all can relate in some way or another to most of his projects whether personally or someone we know & love. If you don't care for his creative mind & how he portrays his experiences Please create your own & show us something different. ✌🏾❤🙏🏾

[@Tony-xb2yg]

Because all he does is make the same movie with different actors. Every movie is a Black Trauma movie.

[@moniquei4375]

​@@Tony-xb2ygThen don't watch People still watching regardless Looks like a good movie I'm supporting

[@moniquei4375]

Exactly always complaining but not changing anything

[@Tony-xb2yg]

@moniquei4375 I'm just saying, why can't he never make a movie about a happy black family? Why do they have to struggle every time.

[@theonly1258]

@@juber1005 we can be supportive AND honest….his movies are NOT great …period. No one wants to be him…we just want to see a creative person use creativity and produce good movies with substance

[@user-wj5xy8wl7p]

Don't sneakily bash President Biden (George & Tyler) with "knowing when to leave the stage" comment.

[@photog66]

This man gets the biggest praise for putting out the worst movies. It's incredible. He definitely has his loyal audience. Acrimony, Fall from Grace and Mea Culpa was trash. He definitely need to learn how to work with a team and stop making a movie in a week.

[@LisaLisaCJ]

Is Fall from Grace the movie with “ Ashtray bitch!!” 😂😂😂😂😂 that was the only iconic part of that trash along with those tragic wigs

[@betheonevryday]

🎯💯‼️ FACTS no substance... NONE, WHATSOEVER... the standard is low

[@abuhijjra]

He gets that praise because he does the work for the racist power brokers in the industry. He disgraces his own people so, they reward him for doing it.

[@Lisa-kz7vw]

well that obviously not the majority opinion I actually really liked all those movies and many people did he's successful

[@abuhijjra]

@@Lisa-kz7vw majority does not rule when it comes to right wrong or morality.

[@neliamagumula2911]

I can't wait to watch this one. TP, the greatest entertainer of all times.

[@israelwilliemason8857]

Tyler interview period on G M A was great ,about divorce in the black, kelly & mark show not so good,they ask not interesting questions , instead of talking about the movie.

[@israelwilliemason8857]

True story Israel James Mason

[@israelwilliemason8857]

That israelwilliemason8857 is fiction

[@edhabt7695]

The actors are perfect for the movie since they went through divorce in real life

[@judycarl5791]

Great Great Movie ,Great Entertainment 🎬📽🙏🏽

[@monique.thenurse55]

This movie is a hit. I loved it. I watched it three times. Thank you Tyler Perry for empowerment , and another amazing movie ❤which is reality in relationships and mentality around the world 🌎 that you brought A beautiful phenomenal actress to the film Ms. Meagan good ..Megan picked MrCorey Hardrict whom brought his authentic self to the screen as a actor..Corey and Megan did exceptionally phenomenal together on this project it deserves a Oscar it’s a very good movie ..🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@terrywalker2437]

Tyler Perry please hire great screenplay writers. That movie could've been so much better with talented writers. It was very predictable and definitely needed better development. It had potential but fell short, for me.

[@gedobean5267]

Another movie exploiting exaggerated black traumas

[@annzeeg4217]

Here we go another idiot black person that doesn't know that every movie with a black cast isn't about him. Y'all get sick of him making the same movie we are getting so listening to you whine about it

[@truthbetold2859]

Black trauma is REAL!!!

[@gedobean5267]

@@truthbetold2859 he “exaggerates” our traumas, is what I said. And not well! It’s stereotypical writing.

[@jameswatson5807]

Or it is just a slice of life.

[@cee_xx]

Yesss, great interview.

[@DementedEscape]

So weird how he makes the same movie every time. We get it, he didn’t grow up in a stable home. Same Black “struggle love” scenario.

[@aprillovelist9268]

I thought I was the only person that felt this way.

[@terrywalker2437]

Same movie, just different characters and settings. But his target audience has a victim mentality and enjoy seeing their woes on the big screen.

[@jacquelineperry8515]

People are so cruel of people successful or not his movies have always made me laugh cause I love to laugh and I’ve never looked at him any other way I’ve never seen him carry himself as a woman offset but people talks crazy for no reason man hasn’t hurt a soul nothing but made us laugh.

[@shirleyharris1335]

Where has Tyler been for the last…? He’s been Bizzy doing what he loves! Nice to see you lookN fine, Tyler! ✌🏽 ❤ 🤲

[@fuhyou3223]

I was gonna make a comment like this is the Tia Mowry story but CORY HARDRICT is actually in the film!!

[@moniquei4375]

It's Meagan good and Cory not Tia Tia has nothing to do with this movie ok

[@augustdelacreme]

I was writing in my “Diary of a Mad Black Woman”, “Why Did I Get Married”, it was because of “Acrimony”, so we got a “Divorce in the Black”, and then I got remarried and I thought to myself “Why Did I Get Married 2”, this mf here. I’m tired of living in a “House of Payne”, “I can do bad all by myself” because my name is mf “Mea Culpa”… I’m tired of people making money off other people’s struggles.

[@TheBurnonme]

Can't wait to see this film. Tyler Perry is a genius.

[@user-ck9et1kw4g]

I love tyler perry awesome movie away fun

[@charlesarnesworld]

I love Tyler Perry's one of my biggest inspirations but I'm sorry that movie was ridiculous

[@LadyDjsenateziprkartunezntwork]

Im "NEVER" getting a Divorce.... I LOVE watching your Airplane building videos,I binge watch them often - repeatedly 💕 Madelyn Madea is Iconic 🤗

[@mael9479]

Building planes will financially elevate Tyler Perry above the film industry he's currently involved. A shake up is coming therefore it is a good move forward. An observation standing out for this viewer.

[@DarkBrown777]

I like the trailer; because I think it tells the real or hidden struggle of an african female but the experience; or heartache; pain; and struggle when it comes to an african female's internal or deepest but protected and hidden feelings; but also it mentions wo; what; when; where; how; and why; african female's are in dealing with african male's even in specificity or any human but in a point in or of specificity but it it mentions how african female's survive but notices how african female's make it or but rather... I think it... It highlights the struggle of african female's being in a safe place but in trying to end positively; which is life; but which or what is hard to do. It is feeling and it notices the reality or rather a or the journey of an african female. The feelings; the situations; the deeds of an african female when under pressure or attack... Her loyalty but character trait in always being nice but showing positivity in anything despite the struggles or situations that are internal or external from supernatural warfare but also in or from attacks or situations that come against an african female as a human but also as the mother of all the living; but also as the mystery of the covenant; that God; Jesus; and The Holy Ghost created an african female to be. An african female is the mystery of the covenant; the mother of all the living; the tree of life; cush; but also Dark Brown. There is supernatural but it is reality truth of an african female in this film. It is to be taken with care and consideration but loved but overall appreciated but rather the mystery should or must be solved. I rebuke satan in Jesus name. I rebuke satan in Jesus name. God bless you in Jesus name. I rebuke satan in Jesus name. I rebuke satan in Jesus name. I rebuke satan in Jesus name.

[@journeywithjesus]

My goodness! Watching that scene took me to when I was with my ex. You learn that you can never change someone. 😢 In the end I left with my two kids. It’s been 5 years!

[@annettescroggins3905]

He looks so great..epecially in white😊.

[@VirginiaWhitlock-qy9cu]

One of his best movies .

[@lorrainedowning5809]

Divorce in the Black is an awesome movie l loved it...❤🎉😊🎉🎉

[@adrianjohnson3435]

Tyler Perry is a force to be reckoned with! He’s unstoppable my opinion ❤️

[@LaTonyaBrooks-zs1hg]

Thank you!

[@rdottwordottwo2286]

I am very impressed with the RC planes.

[@darkskinss]

Tyler Perry is so handsome and brilliant. ❤❤❤❤

[@jackiebrown8793]

What voices are talking to him?

[@JeanineDavis312]

Let’s see if he’s on the next updated indictment list🤔

[@shaunp31329]

What an amazing creative art of producing and acting. Movie was outstanding from beginning to end‼️They played the part and played it well. Shout outs to Mr. Tyler Perry for always helping others and producing exceptional excellence, to Meagan Good, Cory Hardrict, and all the cast for acting amazingly and keeping the audience on our toes. This movie is🔥! I love Tyler Perry and have always been a fan of his work❤️❤️❤️. He always says something to make you laugh😂!

[@JaylenPotts-zs2qw]

Tyler Perry is very special and talented. Hopefully hes successful in any future projects.

[@katrinab7657]

"The voices kept talking to me and i just started writing it down". I am curious about "the voices". I was writing some stuff recently and the Holy Spirit was talking to me. I guess we co-wrote. But it was only the one voice. Recent interviews of people channeling the spirits of the thr ancestors, allowing the character to basically possess them, concern me greatly. I'm probably going to watch out of curiosity, but i will definitely be praying first. If God says turn it off or shut it down, that's just what i will do.

[@ronaldmalneck9567]

This movie is NOT A COMEDY. It has a black cast without an agenda. The movie is fantastic. Emmy or Oscar, Perry did good.

[@Itselizaray]

“Voices kept talking to me and I just started writing it down and here we come with this movie” 1:24 what’s up with this man 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@paulinerauwe0085]

That's how you manifest. Nothing wrong with it. You read too much into things. He's writer and a story teller. You guys sound like Africans. Superstitious and all. Reading too much into things .

[@javiruiz8365]

Okay girl! 😆😆😆

[@rvaphotomom9081]

Just say it “he’s gay

[@sattasana7753]

This man is blessed 🥹

[@sylviacollins7560]

I love this interview and I can't wait to see the movie because they are always wonderful. Love..

[@AngelaShatzy]

Let go😢

[@lovie2000]

loved the movie.... dont care what nobody else thinks....

[@0lillyzone386]

Don't have a movie this season better than divorce in the black. Saw the movie is great. And not your regular suspense movie you predict the start to finish, it just keeps your mind buzzing in excitement.

[@jasonhenderson863]

Who is watching TP movies? The guneral scene made me cancel cable and throw my TV in the pool. Noooopee!!

[@iieshawilliams3791]

❤😊 great job Mr Tyler Perry.

[@icey_dark_gacha]

Glad to hear him in his Madea voice. 🥰🥰😍🤩

[@johnlewis195]

The same ole Tired Poor Black Women Movie by Tyler Perry....Please do better Tyler

[@missylib5]

Go make your own movie and do better let’s see!

[@phillip1516]

People are saying it's good. I better pay 💰 my prime video subscription 😂

[@therealprophetess]

Almighty God has blessed us with a Man of God giving us Almighty God's Word through screenplays and movies. I thank you Heavenly Father for you blessings 🙏

[@RoyalMasterpiece]

I miss Madea and his plays. ❤

[@user-gi4ri1gs8q]

Tyler Perry , make a movie of the first black silent , film actor , Taylor Perry, make a movie of the first black actor, Taylor Perry , make a movie of the first black Doctor, Dentist, scientist , the first black movie that was made, Taylor Perry, make a movie of the first black magazine, Taylor Perry, make a movie of the oldest African tribe in Africa. ECT ,and the list goes on and on Mr. Taylor Perry. make a movie of some the black silent movie stars. As for now I'm not impressed with you Mr.Taylor . Make a movie about some of great black actors and how they were treated at the academy awards , especially wemon , how MGM treated wemon example Judy Garland, and other wemon as well .and these goes for all the other black producers , writers and film makers as well.

[@efg5000]

PREACH‼ Keep talking; don't silence your VOICE on this subject❗🙏

[@JeffreyWebb-oi9xi]

He's talking real life stuff,it's not negative it's actually on point

[@lorrainedowning5809]

Amen Absolutely 💯

[@jen-ov2bi]

I'm confused... is this movie supposed to be a joke/comedy? particularly the funeral scene? Like "Scary Movie" funny? I'm so confused...

[@tamikacampbell713]

Great, great movie ♥️

[@sig9girl]

Yeah! A new movie from Tyler Perry! ❤❤❤

[@lessonslearned08]

Cocaine is cheaper? Dear God please save. 😢 while he’s found something constructive to do as a hobby-he advised ppl to find something to deconstruct themselves? That’s not funny. Then adds God and prayer at the end of his statement.

[@julesedmonds133]

I know I was taken aback by that joke. Poor choice in a joke...

[@KingLauradinentertainment2009]

Tyler looks different

[@mitelbeet]

Be safe

[@torriebrown9607]

TP did it again love the Movie. GREAT cast. 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥