Tyler Perry Honored with Paley Award at Star-Studded Gala

The media mogul was celebrated for his prolific career, philanthropy, and cultural impact, with speeches from Oprah Winfrey, Kerry Washington, and others.

Tyler Perry received the Paley Honors Award at the Paley Center for Media’s annual gala in Beverly Hills, recognizing his achievements in entertainment and philanthropy.
Oprah Winfrey praised Perry's transformative work and revealed his quiet support for the Turpin children, survivors of a high-profile abuse case, as an example of his generosity.
Kerry Washington credited Perry with revitalizing her career and highlighted their collaboration on the upcoming Netflix film 'The Six Triple Eight,' debuting in theaters on December 6 and streaming December 20.
Perry delivered an emotional speech reflecting on personal traumas, his late mother, and his journey toward healing, emphasizing the importance of embracing pain to find freedom.
Prince Harry also addressed persistent rumors about his marriage to Meghan Markle during a separate event, dismissing speculation about a split as baseless and unfounded.