The grand opening of Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta was a star-studded celebration
The red carpet buzz surrounded Perry's history-making as the first African American actor/director/writer/producer to own a studio outright with no partners or corporate backing.
A-list stars including Viola Davis, Ava DuVernay, Oprah Winfrey, Whoopi Goldberg, Halle Berry, Samuel L. Jackson, Tiffany Haddish and Stacey Abrams walked the carpet lined with walls adorned in roses and shared their admiration and support for Perry.. "Why was he the first to get it? Now he's the man who makes the decisions, chooses the movies, and he doesn't have to ask anybody for shit. There's nothing better than that. He's never on his knees.
Davis also beamed with admiration. "Tonight is history. Tonight is not just entertainment and flamboyancy, it's not just an excuse to get dressed up. It's an excuse to celebrate a historic moment which is a black artist taking control of their artistic life and the vision that God has for their life," she said. "What's happened with us historically is we're waiting for people to get us. We're waiting for people to throw us a crumb.
Winfrey added of Perry: "Tyler is my little big brother. To see him rise to this moment that I know he's dreamed about, planned, defined, clarify for himself, it's just a fulfillment of a dream. It's wonderful to see." about the "God-given" opportunity to open his own studios: "What it means is that I get an opportunity to pass it on to people. I get to share it. I get to inspire people and encourage them. That is what it's all about.
Perry also touched on the legacy of the late Diahann Carroll, who died from cancer the day before. "Her level of grace, class and inspiration was just beyond anything I could ever imagine," he said. "The very fact that we were able to have her on the planet at the same time as we are, we should all be very, very blessed."
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