Tyler Perry didn't have the easiest childhood. He was raised by a single mother who struggled to make ends meet. When Tyler was just sixteen, his mother passed away from cancer. This tragedy made Tyler drop out of high school so that he could take care of his younger siblings.
Tyler had always been creative, and he used this outlet as a way to cope with his pain. He would write plays and perform them for his family and friends. People were amazed by his talent and began to encourage him to pursue a career in entertainment.
And that's exactly what Tyler did. He moved to Atlanta and started making movies. His first film, Diary of a Mad Black Woman, was an instant hit. Since then, Tyler Perry has become one of the most successful filmmakers in Hollywood.