“Everybody That I Know That Did Well and Went Broke, It Was Because of a Divorce” – Billionaire Filmmaker Tyler Perry Says Marriage Is Not in His Plan
Billionaire filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry says he has no plans to get married, explaining that his biggest concern is not marriage itself but the possibility of a costly divorce.
Perry made the remarks during an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, where he was asked whether marriage was something he could see in his future.
His response was direct: “Nope.”
The 57-year-old entertainment mogul explained that his view has been shaped by people he has known who experienced major financial setbacks after their marriages ended.
“It’s not the marriage that bothers me. It’s the divorce,” Perry said. “Everybody that I know that did well and went broke, it was because of a divorce. So I’m good just being free.”
Perry’s comments come as he continues to build his entertainment empire through film, television and ownership of his creative work. Forbes currently estimates his fortune at about $1.4 billion, with much of his wealth linked to his content library and Tyler Perry Studios.
The filmmaker has also faced legal controversy in recent years. He is currently defending himself against two separate civil lawsuits brought by actors who have accused him of sexual harassment and sexual assault.
Actor Derek Dixon filed a lawsuit in 2025 alleging sexual harassment, sexual assault and professional retaliation connected to his work on Perry’s television productions. The case was later transferred to federal court in Georgia, where Perry’s lawyers have challenged the allegations. As of September 2026, the case remains pending, with a motion to dismiss the amended complaint having been fully briefed.
A second lawsuit was filed by actor Mario Rodriguez, who appeared in Boo! A Madea Halloween. Rodriguez has accused Perry of sexual assault and battery and initially sought $77 million in damages. Perry has denied the allegations, with his legal team arguing that the claims are false and that any alleged contact was consensual.
The Rodriguez case is also ongoing. In July 2026, a Los Angeles judge rejected Rodriguez’s request to force Perry to give an earlier deposition, noting that Perry had already agreed to appear for an in-person deposition later in the year.
Neither of the civil lawsuits establishes criminal guilt, and Perry has denied the accusations against him.
For now, Perry says marriage is not part of his plans, with his concerns centred on the financial consequences he associates with divorce.
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