The actress tweeted that she wanted to be like Perry one day and the public condemned her comments.
If you’re looking for a modern-day rag to riches story, you don’t have to look far. Tyler Perry grew up abused by relatives and was homeless while pursuing his dreams. Perry built his career from the ground up, brick by brick, and now he’s a billionaire with his own self-owned empire. His philanthropy and charitable work has been praised globally, and the media mogul has set the blueprint for others who believe that they can’t achieve success because of their backgrounds. Actress Keke Palmer gave a nod to Tyler Perry on Twitter and stated that she wanted to mirror his moves, but for some reason, was met with backlash.
“I want to be like Tyler Perry when I grow up. He’s like a modern Walt Disney,” the multihyphenate entertainer stated. “I love Tyler Perry. Period. He has inspired me so hate on him if y’all want but he’s done incredible things and literally came from NOTHING. His movies triple what they were made for and he HAS HIS OWN LOT.”
People began to send Keke Palmer tweets about Perry building his legacy by impersonating Black women and not including Black women in the writing room for his shows about their struggles. “This social media trend of trying to literally criticize everyone to the bone is not fun nor cute. People aren’t perfect, you’re never gonna like ALL of everything. NEVER,” said Keke.
“You don’t have to throw out the baby with the bath water. You can like some things about someone and dislike others, it’s possible for someone to be flawed and still be beloved,” she added. “And in pure Virgo fashion. I don’t care if you disagree because you don’t exist.”
I love Tyler Perry. Period. He has inspired me so hate on him if y’all want but he’s done incredible things and literally came from NOTHING. His movies triple what they were made for and he HAS HIS OWN LOT. ♍️ https://t.co/dCwUnGqCsk
— Keke Palmer (@KekePalmer) September 28, 2020
This social media trend of trying to literally criticize everyone to the bone is not fun nor cute. People aren’t perfect, you’re never gonna like ALL of everything. NEVER.
— Keke Palmer (@KekePalmer) September 28, 2020
You don’t have to throw out the baby with the bath water. You can like some things about someone and dislike others, it’s possible for someone to be flawed and still be beloved.
— Keke Palmer (@KekePalmer) September 28, 2020
And in pure Virgo fashion. I don’t care if you disagree because you don’t exist. ♍️
— Keke Palmer (@KekePalmer) September 28, 2020
Right it’s like so now you pointed out the one flaw… are YOU happy now? Cause u sure asf wasn’t before tryna just find something negative. https://t.co/ijlWHpgpQS
— Keke Palmer (@KekePalmer) September 28, 2020
Of course not. But what does it have to do with MY tweet lol. I said I love Tyler and he inspires me and you came to highlight your biggest issue with him .. was that to dampen my support or? Just wondering what you were trying to achieve. https://t.co/FLBADhscc3
— Keke Palmer (@KekePalmer) September 28, 2020
Tyler Perry’s movies are shit but to deny he hasn’t created more media for black people to see themselves in as well as provide jobs for black actors and prove black audiences are still there is insane, let Keke be
— So long, gay Bowser 😢 (@MegaTakesATwit) September 29, 2020
keke palmer said tyler perry inspires her and twitter had an aneurysm. it’s okay if everyone doesn’t agree with you, ya know?
— sexy trash (@bnkstn) September 28, 2020
