Tyler Perry gave a particularly harsh response when asked about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during a recent interview. The Sunday Times.
Known as one of Hollywood’s most influential figures, the 55-year-old filmmaker is a close friend of the Sussexes, opening his California home to the couple in 2020 as they transitioned to life in America.
When asked how he helped prepare Meghan and Harry for their move to America, Perry shrugged off the question, saying, “I didn’t.”
He continued, “Meghan is from California. She knows California very well. So there was nothing to prepare them.”
Perry, who has grown even closer to the couple over the years, is now godfather to their daughter Lilybet, adding a more personal touch to their friendship.
Despite the seemingly harsh backlash, the Hollywood mogul’s relationship with the Sussexes appears to be as strong as ever.
Known for his close friendship with the Sussexes, Perry, who famously opened his home to them in 2020, explained that his relationship with Meghan and Harry has become a media spectacle.
When asked why the public’s curiosity about the couple is so intense, Perry replied, “You’re from Britain, you tell me,” before adding, “I will say this: I love them. What’s learned about mentioning — because it’s not hunger to know everything about them — is that whatever question is asked becomes the headline.”
During the conversation it was clear that Perry was keen to avoid further discussion, prompting the interviewer to note that it was “obviously time to cut the next scene.”
Despite this, Perry’s friendship with Meghan was on full display last week when he supported her at The Paley Honors Gala in Beverly Hills, showing that despite the media frenzy The relationship is strong.