Tyler Perry, a billionaire entrepreneur and entertainment mogul, is facing allegations of sexual harassment from actor Derek Dixon. Dixon claims that Perry created a “coercive, sexually exploitative dynamic” relationship while he was appearing in two of Perry’s BET shows, The Oval and Ruthless.
According to Dixon’s lawyers, Perry promised to make him a star but escalated into “sexual harassment, assault, and battery.” They also claim that Perry targeted Dixon for “professional retaliation” when his advances were spurned. However, Perry denies the allegations and says he was the victim of a scam. His attorney stated, “This is an individual who got close to Tyler Perry for what now appears to be nothing more than setting up a scam… But Tyler will not be shaken down and we are confident these fabricated claims of harassment will fail.”
The allegations against Perry mark a rare speed bump in his successful career, which has enabled him to create a parallel Hollywood system in Georgia. Despite being a high school dropout, Perry has impressed with roles in films like Gone Girl, Vice, and Don’t Look Up.
Perry’s wealth, which amounts to $1.5 billion, has made him one of the most powerful figures in entertainment. He owns his own studio and produces content for Netflix and Paramount’s Black Entertainment Television. However, this latest scandal may tarnish his reputation and raise questions about his character.
Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/06/24/harry-and-meghans-movie-mogul-friend-whos-too-big-to-cancel