Many people have wondered if Rodney Perry, the comedian and actor who co-hosted The Mo’Nique Show and starred in Madea’s Big Happy Family, is related to Tyler Perry, the famous filmmaker and producer who created the Madea franchise. The rumor has been circulating for years, especially since they share the same last name and have worked together on several projects. However, the truth is that **Rodney Perry and Tyler Perry are not related by blood or marriage**. They are just good friends and colleagues who share a passion for comedy and entertainment.
Who is Rodney Perry?
Rodney Perry was born on September 15, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in Monroe, Louisiana, where he discovered his talent for comedy while serving in the United States Navy. He moved to the Bay Area, where he honed his comedic craft and performed in various clubs and venues. He also appeared on several comedy shows, such as BET’s Comic View, HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, Showtime’s Jamie Foxx’s Laffapalooza, and Starz Network’s Martin Lawrence Presents First Amendment Stand-Up.
Rodney Perry is also an actor and writer who has appeared in many films and TV shows, such as Johnson Family Vacation, Redrum, Dance Fu, Raising Izzie, Love Will Keep Us Together, and In the Meantime. He is best known for co-hosting The Mo’Nique Show with actress and comedian Mo’Nique from 2009 to 2011. He also co-hosted Bill Bellamy’s Who’s Got Jokes? for four seasons. He is currently preparing to shoot his first comedy special, Rodney Perry All the Way Live.
Rodney Perry is married to Lori Perry and has six children: Ryan, Rodney Jr., R.J., Rhyan, Royce, and Lotus. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
Who is Tyler Perry?
Tyler Perry was born on September 13, 1969 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He had a difficult childhood marked by poverty and abuse. He dropped out of high school and moved to Atlanta, where he pursued his dream of becoming a playwright. He wrote his first play, I Know I’ve Been Changed, in 1992, but it was a flop. He did not give up and continued to write and produce more plays, which eventually became successful.
Tyler Perry is now one of the most influential and prolific filmmakers and producers in Hollywood. He has created many popular films and TV shows, such as Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Why Did I Get Married?, The Family That Preys, For Colored Girls, The Haves and the Have Nots, If Loving You Is Wrong, and The Oval. He is best known for creating and playing the character of Madea, a tough and hilarious elderly woman who often dispenses wisdom and justice.
Tyler Perry is also a philanthropist who has donated millions of dollars to various causes and organizations, such as Hurricane Katrina relief, education, health care, civil rights, and arts. He has received many awards and honors for his work, such as BET Honors Award for Media Mogul (2009), NAACP Image Award for Entertainer of the Year (2010), People’s Choice Award for Favorite Humanitarian (2017), Governors Award at the Primetime Emmy Awards (2020), and Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the Academy Awards (2021).
Tyler Perry is not married but has a long-term partner named Gelila Bekele. They have a son named Aman Tyler Perry who was born in 2014. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
How did Rodney Perry and Tyler Perry meet?
According to Rodney Perry’s website, he met Tyler Perry through his friend Tony Rock (the brother of Chris Rock) who was working on a film with Tyler Perry called The Last Laugh. Tony Rock introduced Rodney Perry to Tyler Perry and they hit it off immediately. Tyler Perry invited Rodney Perry to audition for his film Madea’s Big Happy Family in 2011. Rodney Perry got the role of Harold, a husband who cheats on his wife with a younger woman.
Rodney Perry said that working with Tyler Perry was an amazing experience that taught him a lot about filmmaking and storytelling. He also said that Tyler Perry was very supportive and generous with him and the other cast members. He described Tyler Perry as a visionary who has a clear vision of what he wants to achieve.
Rodney Perry also said that he considers Tyler Perry as a friend and a mentor who has inspired him to pursue his own projects and goals. He said that he hopes to work with Tyler Perry again in the future.
