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Tyler Perry is one of the most prolific producers in Hollywood, having started his career with stage plays. Perry subsequently broke into mainstream films and television during the 2000s. Over the years, he has established himself as one of the leading media moguls, with a massive net worth that amounts to a staggering $1.4 billion.
Although Perry has his hands dipped into various aspects of film and television production, he made one genius decision that might be the actual reason behind him being wealthier than some of his contemporaries. One franchise Perry created in the 2000s is a shining example of his strategy and here is everything you need to know about how it contributed to his net worth.
Tyler Perry’sMadeaFranchise Hughely Contributed to His $1.4 Billion Net Worth
Tyler Perrystarted his career on the stage with the playI Know I’ve Been Changed. He created the character of Mabel “Madea” Simmons, his most prominent role to date, which has featured in over a dozen movies, starting with the 2005 outingDiary of a Mad Black Woman.
According toForbes, the media mogul’s current net worth is a whopping $1.4 billion, making him the 2327th richest person in the world today. The outlet also reported that a majority ofPerry’s financial successcomes from his ownership of most of the movies and shows he has created, including theMadeafranchise.
Perry debuted as the character in 1999 on stage and has owned the rights to Madea ever since. He also partiallyfinancedthe film franchise’s first installment from the ticket sales of the original play. As a result, it is safe to say that Perry decided to self-finance his projects, which earned him a larger profit share.
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The franchise has grossed more than $660 million at the global box office, with Perryreportedlynetting $290 million in profits from the movies. As a result, theMadeafranchise is the prime example of Perry’s winning strategy, which has made him a billionaire by owning the rights to the intellectual properties he created and self-financing his projects.
Tyler Perry Studios is Also a Large Factor in His Multi-Billion Dollar Empire
Perry’s impressive net worth is also in large part thanks to his prolific work as a producer through his company Tyler Perry Studios. However, arguably the most important aspect of his studio is the 330-acre production facility in Atlanta, Georgia.
The studio houses 12 sound stages and has been used for the production of movies likeBlack Pantherand shows likeHawkeye. Aside from leasing out the production facilities, a majority of Perry’s content library, which he 100% owns is also produced at the studio, saving the producer a lot of money.
When I first got in, I would see millions of dollars wasted. I’ve seen hours and hours wasted on bad decisions. So, I like to be efficient, make the right decisions, get in and get out, and get the show done.
Perry made the above statement about the importance of owning his own production facility in an interview withMovieFonein 2024.
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From Perry’s words, it is clear, that the studio saves him a lot of time and money. As a result, it is a large factor in Perry’s astronomical net worth, combined with his clever business decisions, which have made himone of the select few billionairesin the entertainment industry.
Most of theMadeamovies are streaming on Netflix.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
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