How Hollywood mogul Tyler Perry makes and spends his $1.4 billion fortune
Tyler Perry.
Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Tyler Perry is a billionaire thanks to his Madea franchise and Tyler Perry Studios.
Perry was the third highest-paid entertainer in the world in 2022.
Take a look at how he makes and spends his money.
Tyler Perry's entertainment empire made him a billionaire.
The actor, director, writer, and producer joined the billionaire ranks of Oprah Winfrey, George Lucas, John de Mol, and Steven Spielberg in 2020.
In 2022, Perry was the third highest-paid entertainer in the world at $175 million, Forbes reported.
As of October 2026, his net worth is $1.4 billion, according to his Forbes profile .
Perry's income streams include his film and TV library, investments, his ongoing content deal with BET, and Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.
Here's a look at how he makes and spends his fortune.
Perry, 57, was born Emmitt Perry, Jr. in 1969 and raised in New Orleans.
Tyler Perry with his mother.
Michael Tran/FilmMagic/Getty Images Perry shared a close relationship with his mother, Willie Maxine Perry, who died in 2009, The Seattle Times reported.
He is estranged from his father and, to distance himself from him, Perry changed his name to Tyler at 16.
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