fbpx

Hollywood Stars and Christians Flock to Tyler Perry Studios Grand Opening

Photo Courtesy of Tyler Perry on Instagram

Hollywood Stars and Christians Flock to Tyler Perry Studios Grand Opening

By Tess Farrand, Associate Content Editor

Tyler Perry Studios celebrated a grand opening on Saturday October 5. Many Hollywood stars and Christians who’ve worked with Perry came out to applaud his achievement.

“For people to drop what they’re doing in their very busy schedules to come and join me in this moment is beyond anything I could’ve imagined. It makes me happy. It makes me want to cry. It makes me grateful,” Perry told Variety on the red carpet.

Perry, whose studio is in Atlanta, Georgia, also recently wouldn’t back down on filming projects in Georgia despite backlash from the pro-choice community.

In recent months, Perry cried over God’s faithfulness for his new studio.

Perry named each of his sound stages after different iconic African-American performers. Some of the names include Oprah Winfrey, Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee, and Ossie Davis.

Christian singer Jennifer Hudson (DREAMGIRLS) attended, as did other Christians, such as Tamera Mowry (THE REAL, SISTER SISTER) and her husband Adam Housley. Mowry said, “You never ceased to dream, but most importantly you are always giving God the glory. Thank you for being an example and for daring us all to dream bigger. #tylerperrystudios

Her husband also posted about the evening via Instagram.

Producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett were also there. The weekend concluded with a church service (see photo above).

 

View this post on Instagram

 

There are moments in life that you’ll never forget. In those moments you want to be with the ones closest. There is no better person that I would want to spend this amazing night with than @tameramowrytwo and what a night it was. The history being rewritten by @tylerperry and all those who will come here to @tylerperrystudios is inspirational to all Americans. To all people intent on making this world and this country a better place. Huge congrats to all involved last night, from the ushers, to the shuttle drivers, to the cooks and staff…and of course to those financially and emotionally responsible for such a night. Honored to have been invited and Two simple words…very cool. #thehousleylife #thehousleys

A post shared by adamhousley (@adamhousley) on

Tiffany Haddish, used her red-carpet appearance to shine a light on Perry’s groundbreaking work.

She said, “Every time that I came to work here at Tyler Perry studios, it was with the biggest smile on my face. Cause I know the history of this place — It was a Confederate union military base,” Haddish recalled. “Now it’s owned by a black man.”

Other big-name stars in attendance include Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Michelle Williams, Samuel L. Jackson, and Patti LaBelle.

Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.

You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.

Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.


Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.

You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.

Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.


Watch MULLY
Quality: - Content: +1
Watch IT’S THE SMALL THINGS, CHARLIE BROWN
Quality: - Content: +2