Via starring roles or as the mastermind behind the scenes, Tyler Perry has been one of the most consistent commercial performers on the big and small screens over the last 20 years thanks to everything from the ‘Madea‘ film franchise to TV ratings champs like ‘The Haves & Have Nots,’ ‘Sistas,’ ‘House of Payne,’ and more.
And while his comedies, dramas, and everything in between have left some audiences clamoring for more, that level of exposure hasn’t come without its fair share of criticism – a topic the media mogul tackles in earnest in the forthcoming Prime Video documentary ‘Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story.’
Often the brunt of scrutiny for work some argue doesn’t always portray African Americans in the best light, Tyler refutes the notion in the gripping tell-all film and reiterated his stance during a recent interview with ‘CBS Mornings.’
Hop inside to see what he said.