– Tyler Perry becomes emotional during interview on The View
– Sara Haines asks about Perry’s late mother
– Perry shares the impact his mother made on his life
Tyler Perry was overcome with emotion when asked about his late mother during an interview on The View. Co-host Sara Haines broached the topic, leading to an emotional response from the actor and filmmaker.
Perry’s mother, Maxine, passed away in 2009 at the age of 64. In the interview, Perry opened up about the profound impact she had on his life. He said, “I learned how to sneak around from [her],” Perry joked at first. He then added, “But I learned about life and empathy and compassion – incredible woman.”
The mention of his late mother brought Perry to tears, as he continued to share her influence on his life and work. “I became a writer to tell stories, to change hearts and minds, to help people understand what it’s like to be someone like her,” he explained.
Tyler Perry’s emotional response to the question about his late mother demonstrates the incredible impact she had on his life and his journey as an artist.