Tyler Perry, who was once homeless, is officially a billionaire, according to Forbes.The 50-year-old media mogul has earned $1.4 billion in pre-tax income since 2005, the money outlet reports.
They estimate his net worth is $1 billion, “with a clear path to future membership in The Forbes 400.”Perry’s latest paycheck comes from BET, which will spend $150 million a year until 2025 on the multi-hyphenate to produce at least 90 TV episodes a year.With Perry’s earnings, the “Madea” writer, producer, director and star has purchased property in Wyoming, Atlanta, New York and LA.“I love when people say you come from ‘humble beginnings.’ [It] means you were poor as hell,” said Perry, who is also set to receive the Governors Award at the 2020 Emmy.
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