How Hollywood mogul Tyler Perry makes and spends his $1.4 billion fortune

Tyler Perry, 57, is valued at $1.4 billion as of October 2026, making him one of the world’s most successful entertainment figures. Forbes reported that in 2022 he was the third highest-paid entertainer globally at $175 million. His wealth is tied to multiple income streams, including his film and TV library, investments, an ongoing BET content deal, and Atlanta-based Tyler Perry Studios. Perry’s rise began in theater, culminating in 2005’s Diary of a Mad Black Woman and the launch of the Madea franchise. The final theatrical entry, A Madea Family Funeral, opened with $27 million in March 2019, while Madea Goes to Jail earned $90 million in 2009. Since parting ways with Lionsgate, Perry has partnered with OOWN and Viacom/BET.