Tyler Perry shares why he fired his aunt from a job
*Tyler Perry may be worth over $1.4 billion, but he still expects hard work from his family. On a new episode of Kirk Franklin‘s “Den of Kings” podcast, Perry revealed he once had to fire his own aunt for not showing up to work. He said she kept asking for money, so he offered her a job instead.
“She said she wanted a job. She would always call asking for money,” Perry explained. “I said, ‘Listen, I want to help you build this thing, not be welfare to you.'” But after giving her a chance, she rarely showed up to work. So Perry told her, “‘Okay, well you gotta go.'”
Perry doesn’t believe in handouts, even for his son
During the roundtable talk with Jeezy and Derrick Haynes, Perry stressed that he wants his 10-year-old son, Aman, to understand the value of work too. “He has to do chores and work for what he wants,” Perry shared. “I don’t believe in giving us things that are just going to handicap us.”
Perry added that handing out money without expectations leads to failure. “That is the worst thing you can do,” he said. His focus is on building people up, not making them dependent on his wealth.
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He gave his family 60 days to find jobs
After his mother, Willie Maxine Perry, passed away in 2009, Tyler Perry made a bold move with his relatives. He told them they had 60 days to find jobs or he would stop supporting them financially.
‘Because I’m not going to keep supporting you like this,’ Perry recalled saying. He shared that every family member found work. “And it wasn’t even jobs where they’re making a lot of money, but it was a job,” he said. “It was something else for them to do to feel some pride in.”
Some family members were angry over money expectations
Tyler Perry also opened up about dealing with angry relatives who expected big payouts. He said some were upset when he didn’t give them a million dollars. He warned Derrick Haynes to be cautious of family asking for money once success hits.
“They’ll get mad when you say no,” Perry said. “But you have to protect your peace and your pocket.” His story is a lesson in setting boundaries, no matter how rich or famous you become.
Why Tyler Perry’s tough love approach matters
Tyler Perry’s tough love with his family shows how seriously he takes responsibility and self-worth. Despite his massive success as a filmmaker and businessman, he wants his son, Aman, and relatives to learn how to stand on their own feet.
Perry’s rise from homelessness to billionaire status is proof of his work ethic. His story inspires others to work hard, stay humble, and not depend on handouts—even from family.
Tyler Perry in the news and on social media
Perry has spoken before about raising his son without luxury. In an interview with Sherri Shepherd, he said Aman only gets books, Legos, and flies coach. On social media, fans often praise Perry for keeping his values strong despite his fortune.
He continues to share his journey publicly, teaching others about discipline, pride, and staying grounded. Whether in Hollywood or at home, Tyler Perry sets high standards for himself and those around him.
What makes Tyler Perry’s story unique
Tyler Perry’s no-nonsense approach to family and finances stands out in Hollywood. Many celebrities are known for spoiling loved ones, but Perry believes in earning success. His story reminds people that wealth should build independence, not dependency.
From firing his aunt to telling relatives to get jobs, Perry proves he lives by his values. And that might just be the secret to his lasting success.
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