Tyler Perry Gave His Family 60 Days to Find Jobs — or Lose His Financial Support! Filmmaker Tyler Perry revealed the difficult decision during an appearance on Kirk Franklin’s Den of Kings talk show series. While his mother was alive, Perry said he financially supported several relatives because she had asked him to help them. But after her death in 2009, he decided it was time for things to change.

Perry sent his family members letters giving them 60 days to find employment, making it clear that he would no longer provide ongoing financial support. His goal was to encourage independence, personal responsibility, and the pride that comes from earning your own money, rather than allowing his relatives to depend on him indefinitely.

He also shared a memorable story about an aunt who regularly asked him for money. Instead of simply handing her cash, Perry offered her a job. However, when she repeatedly failed to show up for work, he eventually fired her. “You want me to hand you the money, but you don’t want to work for it. See, that doesn’t work for me,” he explained.

The surprising outcome? Every family member eventually found a job, according to Perry. Although some of the positions did not pay particularly well, he believed the important thing was for them to work and support themselves. His story has sparked conversations about family loyalty, financial boundaries, and whether sometimes the best way to help loved ones is to encourage them to become independent. ❤️