Is tyler perry a christian?

Christian Hollywood film producer Tyler Perry is facing criticism from his fans for not practicing the faith he preaches after he announced that he's expecting a child out of wedlock with his on-again, off-again girlfriend, Gelila Bekele, a 28-year-old Ethiopian model. read more

Tyler Perry, born Emmitt Perry, Jr., was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. Perry is a devout Christian and it shows in all of his work. As he has said, he’s “not afraid to have a character say, ‘I am Christian’ or ‘I believe in God.'” 1 And that’s the truth. read more

Why a Christian film critic is hesitant about the "faith-based" films of Tyler Perry. Madea Goes to Jail, producer-writer-director-star Tyler Perry’s sixth feature film, came out on DVD this week, adding to one of the more remarkable and idiosyncratic careers in Hollywood. read more