Tyler Perry honored at the Academy Awards with Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award | GMA

Tyler Perry’s powerful Oscars speech asks us to ‘Refuse Hate.'
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[@charlieu9795]

Common sense sounds like a revolutionary idea nowadays

[@nigelnyoni8265]

Indeed

[@differentbreed2475]

Remember when this was just the standard?

[@skyelark5511]

Excellent comment! However, I would like to make a minor modification: "Hollywood can make 'common sense sound like a revolutionary idea nowadays.'"

[@OurKindofEntertainment]

Say what you will about the writing for some of his shows, but the man knows how to deliver one hell of a speech!

[@paperchasindude6578]

I respect the man but his work really sucks

[@zozochichi]

His shows are written with a specific demographics in mind. Most of you assumed he writes for everyone like Hollywood does. He writes authentic black inner city, suburbs and country genres that were being whitewashed by Hollywood for years. Ever wondered why most of you think the writing is bad yet Africans, Black Caribbean and African Americans watch his shows and movies 4-7x more than the average Hollywood flix? He has the largest studio owned by one person on earth currently .... the success is in the royalties. The royalties are in the number of views and purchases .... Numbers don’t lie boo.

[@cynthiahusband106]

What class!!!!!! Tyler Perry is the GOAT

[@paperchasindude6578]

@@zozochichi that’s fine but his writing sucks. All his characters are the same and I’m black so I relate to how black people act but his work is just not good. It’s corny, cringe and just downright awful. He makes a lot of money cause he drops the same movie every year and he makes the same tv series every year. I respect the man but he really needs to go to writing school.

[@jamesfranko1568]

now time for him to pay his workers and treat them right instead of virtue signaling

[@vickigreen9545]

Now this is an humanitarian speech to the humans!!!

[@davida4809]

May this message resound in the hearts of many that leads to necessary and loving actions. Thank you Tyler Perry.

[@jacc5844]

I didn’t watch the Oscars, but this was a beautiful unifying speech indeed 👏🏼

[@111Phoenix777]

One of the best Oscar speeches ever.

[@oluwakemibraimah5545]

I just love him, may GOD continue to let his light shine.

[@MikkiWillis]

This is what authentic WOKE sounds like. 🙏🏻

[@senfumastevens3076]

Hi brother Mikki, praise God, hope you are doing well and I call you upon to get involved in our music school foundation. Glory be to God

[@bailechuind6194]

that term is just cringe now.

[@SeamanGod]

No that's just what being human is like, unlike the reptiles in the democratic party

[@felipevillanueva1309]

I'm so rich I give a pair of used shoes to a homeless woman. I'm such a good human.

[@senfumastevens3076]

@@felipevillanueva1309 Hi brother hope you are doing well and I call you upon to get involved in our music school foundation. Praise God

[@VTALKTV3]

Tyler Perry, is awesome at storytelling. Congratulations to him, well done

[@rplite62]

I think there's a new Hollywood coming and Tyler Perry will a big part of it. Great speech!

[@markchristopher2signal2]

Have you seen that movie about the mans wife getting cheated by her boss. Draaaaamaaaa!!!!

[@annegreenwood3624]

such a great speech well deserved Oscar

[@bevg9900]

I had a mother like that, she was a gem and a shining example of love in action. Thank you Tyler for listening to your mother and refusing to give space in your heart for hate. Brilliant speech, thank you.

[@senfumastevens3076]

Hi sister praise God, hope you are doing well and I call you upon to get involved in our music school foundation. Glory be to God

[@rexregis8887]

I did not know who Tyler Perry was, but today I know. What a human being! I will meet you all the way. Keep going Sir!

[@tylerperryjr2708]

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[@Vannesa170]

Los Angeles city had the homeless in union station move so they can host the oscars. Thank you Tyler Perry for speaking truth.

[@senfumastevens3076]

Hi sister Claudia, hope you are doing well and I call you upon to get involved in our music school foundation. Glory be to God

[@elliotrothchild7949]

Wow. Tyler. I once read that you were a decent guy., but now thanks to that speech I’ve heard it with my own ears.

[@senfumastevens3076]

Hi Papa Elliot, praise God, hope you are doing well and I call you upon to get involved in our music school foundation, glory be to God

[@ittech4714]

I feel like the applause kind of stopped when he said "police officer"

[@lorahargrove9710]

Amazing Tyler now that I've heard your speech it is so amazing how you think so similarly to me don't judge anybody everybody has a specialist about them something inside them to give or else God would not put them here so many of us need help thank you for helping please keep helping thank you thank you thank you!!!!!

[@tooovivid]

I think refusing to hate someone is different ro reasonable judgement of someone.

[@angelalewis6750]

AMEN TYLER. AS A BLACK WOMAN I ALSO STAND IN THE MIDDLE REFUSE TO HATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

[@stevenzell1553]

Tyler Perry is a class act and a fabulous Role Model for generations to come

[@calvinkuiken1394]

You are AWESOME! I loved your speech! United, not divided! Love, not Hate! I am a sixth-grade teacher and I'm gonna share your message with my students today!

[@nusnlvs5938]

That is so awesome to share this with kids 🙌 thank you, because that's who this is all for, the future generations. Us making decisions now to try to leave behind a healthy environment

[@deborahpetersmeyer2402]

Can you also share it with your colleagues please. Teachers have the power to teach hate or love. Choose love. It starts at home and then should be confirmed by teachers. Stop teaching CRT! It is wrong, divisive, and hateful.

[@letty4558]

So powerful Tyler!!!

[@rosemarierepper8412]

Tyler Perry, you are the best, you are a truly nice person

[@janiceluciani7540]

I love this person.. I love listening to him .. he is a great person..congratulations on your award..

[@tylerperryjr2708]

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[@MaterKay]

^^^^This is NOT Tyler Perry. 🙃

[@jeymiller27]

He's far from a great person lol

[@CFNA300]

“Hatred corrodes the container it’s carried in” - Alan K. Simpson

[@BeatlemaccaAR]

This is the first time in many many years watching the AAs that I've teared up at a speech.

[@ashleyjimmy2969]

Wow that speech makes me cry. Refuse hate!!

[@maryk8576]

What a beautiful and extraordinary message. Meet me in the middle. Such a perfect message for these times of turmoil. You are a class act Mr. Perry

[@tylerperryjr2708]

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[@sagegarden5310]

Congrats on the award Tyler. The speech was nice n much needed to hear during these times of racial unrest as so many love fanning the flames of division n our police officers need to know they are still appreciated by most people . God bless him.

[@ML-kb6ez]

Tyler Perry is a good person. Congrats. Never judge.

[@raspberryspice2063]

Tyler you are wonderful.

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[@Crybaby-cz8et]

What a touching speech. Our ears are tired of people thanking production crew, the producers etc etc all the time. Once at the Oscar's we can hear a speech about caring and not hating. Well done Tyler

[@diannemontgomery7216]

I love you Tyler Perry..very much!!!

[@tylerperryjr2708]

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[@vlp4469]

I’m with you Tyler, I refuse to hate ... I ain’t got time for that negative energy

[@dragoti1122]

MR. PERRY...YOU’RE AN AMAZING INDIVIDUAL!! GOD BLESS YOU AND THANK YOU FOR THAT WONDERFUL SPEECH!! 🙏👏👏

[@itsaashish]

Tyler Perry is a ROCKSTAR!

[@senfumastevens3076]

Hi brother xaxa praise God hope you are doing well and I call you upon to get involved in our music school foundation. Glory be to God

[@lindakoufodontes425]

Such powerful words, thank you Tyler

[@harrisonluke5195]

Hi pretty How are you doing today?

[@senfumastevens3076]

Hello sister Linda hope you are doing well and I call you upon to get involved in our music school foundation. Glory be to God

[@kimberlysue02]

Tyler perry is one the best

[@joescotia1119]

just an amazing man..... God bless him

[@mattl9303]

Damn man.... ya surprised the shit out of me.... good man. Much love ❤❤

[@honeyjbc1]

America, LISTEN to this!

[@iamdeborahltillman]

Yes, Yes, and Yes, I stand with you Tyler. To God be the Glory. Congratulations. It is all about HUMANITY AND LOVE!

[@PaullyMiller]

Class act.

[@wesnellebonnet6975]

Paul get a life hater

[@EthalaRide]

This is what we need. The recognition of meeting people at their humanity. Having a conversation and meeting IN THE MIDDLE. Not letting the algorithm and 280 characters box you into an ideological opposition. EVERYTHING THIS MAN SAID IS TRUE! _EVERYTHING_ and it's beyond refreshing. - I Refuse Hate.

[@tylerperryjr2708]

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[@eltonbrown2344]

The irony of him being hated from this speech by the very people it was intended to help. Smdh

[@cslove8883]

Amen!!!! Well said Mr. Tyler Perry, I stand 100% in agreement with U!!!!

[@deborahpetersmeyer2402]

God bless you Tyler Perry. We need more leaders like you.

[@harrisonluke5195]

Hi pretty How are you doing today?

[@senfumastevens3076]

Hello mummy Deborah, praise God, hope you are doing well and I call you upon to get involved in our music school foundation. Glory be to God.

[@gooddaymba6641]

He is great human being.

[@lornabell1629]

I love to see Tyler Perry wear u have reach in life and u can talk about struggles of life and made it and can talk about it xx

[@blazedhobbit9917]

Love Tyler Perry

[@jillgem7727]

The magnitude of this man's heart our naked eyes can't see, the voice, the words uttered is for who has that kind of ears to hear. The works he has done and will continue to do we all will continue to bask and appreciate. You are truly, son of Jehovah God

[@roxannestapleton-whyms6925]

So beautiful you are Tyler. God gave you a big heart full of love and compassion and you’re honoring Him by doing something with it. Love you plenty! ❤️

[@carols8346]

Well Said, Mr. Perry. Thank you.

[@senfumastevens3076]

Hi sister Carol, praise God, hope you are doing well and I call you upon to get involved in our music school foundation. Glory be to God

[@tylerperryjr2708]

I want to use the opportunity to appreciate you fans. Thanks for your nice comments on my posts, it mean alot to me. I want you to send me direct message via hangout using my personal email that will be indicated below.Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages. Hangout mail: [e-mail]

[@wheelerone]

Powerful!

[@donjen3]

WOW, POWERFUL !! Thanks Tyler,I'm with you bro

[@mlgirl6201]

Thank you Tyler for your honesty, guts and love for the people in this country! What an eloquent, amazing human being. I miss the days when we all looked at each other for the content of their character and refuse to cave into the hate! Don't you?

[@JD-qs6ki]

What an amazing speech. Thank you Tyler Perry!

[@scholanjemanze2275]

This is the speech i was waiting for, for the past years from celebreties on these occasion. Thank you Tyler

[@jcnba28]

Lebron James needs to listen to this speech.

[@wreckingvi2265]

Clowns like his, only listen to the sound of money, not reason.

[@angelacreech9978]

Love Tyler Perry he deserves that award he has done so much to help people and that speech was perfect on how the world should be

[@merilynkeillor9417]

Much needed words for these times...

[@vickigriffiths2135]

Brilliant man well said and thank you Hugh Jackman for your recommendation to watch this.

[@senfumastevens3076]

Hi sister Vicki, praise God, hope you are doing well and I call you upon to get involved in our music school foundation. Glory be to God.

[@tylerperryjr2708]

I want to use the opportunity to appreciate you fans. Thanks for your nice comments on my posts, it mean alot to me. I want you to send me direct message via hangout using my personal email that will be indicated below.Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages. Hangout mail: [e-mail]

[@xanthusnoir]

On this he is spot on. Thank you Mr. Perry.

[@lorahargrove9710]

Thank you for helping people I wish you'd help us we all need you and more people like you Oprah Winfrey is very giving to thank you so much a well-deserved award😇😇😇😇😇😇😇 I think Miss Cecily Tyson is smiling from heaven and jumping up and down I think she's so happy for you along with many other fans in heaven of yours

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[@thefarsidefanthefarsidefan7374]

At 2:42 mins, Perry is reading it all from a Teleprompter.

[@WellaWally65]

May you enjoy your well deserved Oscar!!

[@cathybt1777]

WOW

[@purpledragon4461]

Very powerful acceptance speech Thank you Mr. Tyler Perry much respect!

[@mmograce]

Great man with a great message.

[@starlarry-guillory9231]

Lovely speech Mr.Tyler Perry.

[@BrandonDelagraentiss]

Preach Tyler!!!

[@jessicaalbright9682]

Peace & Love & Knowledge

[@Lastjustice]

The world needs alot more of what Tyler Perry said, and alot less of what came out of the mouths of everyone else that night.

[@aaronhinton92]

Tyler Perry is a national treasure.

[@wightclaudia]

The irony in how he’s being applauded by people who do the polar opposite of what he’s saying here is strong but he’s 100% right. Either die in isolation on your “side”, casting blanket judgements and writing entire classes of people off just because of what the 24/7 news cycle tells you or just because of the corrupt actions of a select few OR - As he is saying here, meet in the middle and find the true humanity in all. I’m sure some in that room were furious inside to see someone refusing to play the division game that was being well played through the evening by that point.

[@lehemamohammed8006]

Wowooo god bless you with more 🙏

[@tommieaustin6532]

Thats beautiful. I Love it. Rebuke hate and embrace love

[@santini4754]

Thank you Tyler. I have never been a fan until today. All people can learn from your life's philosophy. But I have a feeling you won't be invited back. You make the Hollywood elite look very very small.

[@snteag]

Wonderful speech! This speech needs to be delivered on the floor of Congress.

[@tesstefera6334]

Make Jesus Christ proud ✝️✝️🙏

[@JACKDAWFISH]

You mean make Satan proud. Jesus said we are to obey the law, yet you hate those who are inforcing the law and praising those who break the law. No cops are killing innocent people, they are called to crime scenes. Remember TV isn't real.

[@nickis6784]

god bless this mans soul .. god love him 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@WellaWally65]

May the Lord bless you and keep you!! I’m so happy that my Grandson is a huge fan of yours! We are so unbelievably proud of you!

[@senfumastevens3076]

Hello mummy Wella, praise God, hope you are doing well and I call you upon to get involved in our music school foundation. Glory be to God.

[@pointly]

God bless you Tyler Perry

[@isabeladiaz7939]

So much respect for this man

[@Hollergirlohio]

Well said. We all bleed red. We all pee yellow.

[@senfumastevens3076]

Hi sister mean, praise God, hope you are doing well and I call you upon to get involved in our music school foundation, glory be to God

[@erickclifford4948]

God bless him

[@fin393]

Spike Lee on his best day could never articulate this message.

[@DonGivani]

Life ain't about comparing, we are individually different, so stop being negative

[@fin393]

@@DonGivani just telling the truth

[@peaceobi7504]

Hate

[@tomasengstrom6362]

Probably the best speach since all the canceling started and one of the great in my lifetime! What a nice human being he is!!!!

[@earthangel3503]

AMEN!!!!!

[@lisme271]

God bless you for speaking honorable truth. Support our blue and support all Americans

[@lehemamohammed8006]

God bless you always

[@luckyc336]

So beautiful

[@AZ-nr1id]

He is a great guy and leader

[@jamiewoosley7135]

Love this speech

[@cheriefowler2817]

Great speech💯🙌🏾

[@nusnlvs5938]

Yeees, thank you 👏 more of this please! 🙏 I've tried spreading this sentiment any time I come across someone spouting off about one sided views on any side... it is not helpful. Especially when 90% of the time the answer is obvious and directly in the middle because holy shit two things, two separate sources of influence on a horrible situation can be true at the same time. Never mind slandering anyone or groups of people. How about focusing on the root cause of the lists of problems that each side is endlessly ranting about??!! Drop the other talking points and buzz words and name-calling, and start with where everyone agrees. There's multiple areas in society that we can improve, fix, change. We can grow and learn and get better as a society but the only way that even happens is if everyone can let all that other shit go for the greater good. Because this isn't even FOR US. It's for the future generations. It's our responsibility to try to make things better in life and leave behind a healthy environment. Anyone reading this, if you are on one of these "sides", pause for a second and realize where this all starts. With us, in communities. Sure having people of influence or news media or government spread the right message is helpful but nothing happens if the people don't do anything. So... Meet in the middle with compromise, patience, respect for each other, understanding, and resolution... PLEASE.

[@senfumastevens3076]

Hi sister, praise God, hope you are doing well and I call you upon to get involved in our music school foundation. Glory be to God

[@constantineangelgutierrez1851]

fabulous

[@raoulineatsutse4895]

Amen, brother

[@ernestinamoran518]

What a great man

[@7777Baldios]

All inn With You and your reflections !!! ... Prosit Bravo :)

[@satori03]

Amen

[@AntonioGarcia-yo4fd]

Much respect sir!☝️🙏💪

[@danieldepue3566]

Class act!