Tyler Perry fans want Kim Kardashian banned from “Marriage Counselor”
AP
Kim Kardashian has arrived in Atlanta to film scenes for Tyler Perry’s upcoming movie, “The Marriage Counselor.”
Some of Perry’s fans want the reality show personality off the project.
A number of comments from Perry’s website demonstrate some folks’ desire to see Kardashian, who just filed for divorced 72 days after her made-for-TV wedding, gone.
“Kim Kardashian in your movie? Why have you stooped this low?” one person posted.
Wrote another: “I believe it is against your better judgment to have Kim Kardashian star as a supporting actress in your upcoming movie. You still have a moral responsibility to your supporters to maintain a level (of) integrity when (it) comes to casting your movies. I have to boycott this film if Kim Kardashian is part of this project.”
And another: “Mr. Perry when I first heard that you had select Kim to star in a role in one of your movies I dismissed it as typo. I’m not sure what you expect her to bring to your set.”
Other posters sounded more supportive, or at least less outraged. One sounded resolved yet irritated: “Well Tyler, since you are going ahead and keep Kim Kardashian in your new movie in spite of how your fans feel (that) tells it all. You’re beginning to sound arrogant. I felt so proud of how hard you work and how connected you are to your fan base. I don’t see it as your fans telling you what to do and feel like we can because of our undying support, but dang TP, Kardashian does not fit.”
We’re told Kardashian arrived in Atlanta Tuesday afternoon on a Delta flight. Her role in “The Marriage Counselor” is a supporting one, as the pal of of the main character. We’re told she will be filming a party scene to be shot in a loft apartment somewhere in town. The scene also will feature Vanessa Williams, we’re told.
The movie got cranking earlier this month and has filmed scenes at Charlie Brown airport, a Midtown condo and the Virginia-Highland area. We’re not sure where it moves next but once it sets up shop the lure of a Kardashian sighting will no doubt lure a phalanx of cameras.
Kardashian’s often busy Twitter feed has been fairly quiet lately. She did post a “message to fans” the other day explaining that she married for love but just couldn’t make things work with soon to be ex-husband Kris Humphries.
We’re told Kardashian is staying OTP but may plan to hit the town while she is here. Last month she posted this birthday greeting to R&B star Ciara: “I love you and hope you have the best birthday ever!!! We need to celebrate when I come to ATL!”
- Jennifer Brett/The Buzz/jbrett@ajc.com
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Wow Just Wow!!!
November 10th, 2011
6:16 pm
The fact that so many people are willing to boycott a Tyler Perry movie because he chose to cast Kim Kardashian (or ANYBODY) for a small supporting role is the most idiotic thing I have heard in a long time. How many of you would be boycotting the movie if he cast R. Kelly, Chris Brown, Eddie Long or T.I. in the movie? They have all done far worse things than Kim has ever done. Would you boycott it if he had cast one of the Atlanta Housewives (other than Kim of course) or one of the Basketball Wives (other than Suzy of course) in the movie?
What has Kim K done that is so bad that she can’t be in a movie? I’ve never watched her show but she is certainly attractive enough to be “eye candy” in a movie. TP may also pick up a few fans from her show to broaden his audience base. Bottom line, stop hatin’!!!
reality.chek
November 10th, 2011
8:11 pm
To add: it’s so easy for white women/black males to scream @ black women “get over it, each his own, stop hatin’ etc., when black women voice their opposition to the genocide that’s being perpetrated on black, attractive actresses in TV and movies. I can’t remember when I’ve seen a beautiful black woman cast as the love interest for the black actor. Instead, the tv is bombarded by intense love sessions between black males/white women, as if black women don’t even exist!. When show credits are flashed, no surprise to me that white females are the ones doing the casting (pairing white women with black males) and that this pair are the main ones singing “kumbaya”, all is well, deal with it. They finally get to live out their Mandingo/slave fantasies onscreen, all the while training young little black boys watching this scenario to aspire do the same.
reality.chek
November 10th, 2011
8:31 pm
…..training little black boys to do the same in real life…. SHUN THE BLACK WOMAN, WORSHIP THE WHITE WOMAN… the power of the media!
john
November 10th, 2011
9:01 pm
Tyler, Tyler, you don’t need Kim Kardashian you have sank to an all time low. There are to many actresses out there who need work, and you know what I mean. Kim Kardashian is the pits after that “fake ass wedding” it’s time for her to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tyler, you need a reality check, I will not be seeing that movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sandra
November 10th, 2011
10:26 pm
We have nothing to be jealous of with this woman. Maybe Tyler has her playing herself in the film. That would be comedy. Calm down. Karma works things out in time.
Chile_Pleeze
November 10th, 2011
11:15 pm
Kim K CAN act… she acts like WE (sane people of the world) give a good got darnit… BE GONE with this hoochie.. her 15 mins was up 3 hours ago…
Mia
November 10th, 2011
11:30 pm
Please do not use Kim Kardashian on your new movie…she is FAKE and fame-hore. my family and i will NOT watch!
Mia
November 10th, 2011
11:36 pm
Kim K. is a FAME-HORE!
Felicia
November 10th, 2011
11:58 pm
Honestly when I first read that Kim Kardashian was cast in Tyler Perry’s new movie I was shocked. I did not like the idea of her being in a movie at all–let alone a Tyler Perry movie. I’ve seen her act in one other movie (a spoof) and her acting was not good in my opinion [even for a spoof]. I don’t like it but at the same time it’s not up to us to decide who gets cast in his projects and who doesn’t. It’s not our money or our ideas. I support TP and his decision and will continue to do so unless he begins to say, do, portray or be a part of something that goes against my beliefs. Like the person above said, maybe Kim will learn something or take something from her role in this movie. God can use anyone or anything to reach someone. You never know if this might make her change her ways!
Emily Deal
November 11th, 2011
2:05 am
I am a big Tyler Perry fan, however I am afraid this is going to hurt him. Kim has never show any talent. This is a big risk for Mr. Perry, I hope it works out somehow. This is the only Tyler Perry I will not be buying, renting or even watching it period.
Butler
November 11th, 2011
4:12 am
Hey i know there is no love for Kim Kardashian, but one thing I do like about Tyler Perry is that he gives everyone a chance. Hey i’ve never seen her act, but i believe Tyler knows what he’s doing so, like Spike Lee says; “you vote with your wallet”, when The Marriage Counselor opens and nobody goes to see the movie cause of his casting choice, that will send a message.
danny
November 11th, 2011
6:02 am
damm i was really looking forward to TP new movie . Too bad i wont get to watch it as the sight of Kim Kardashian makes me wanna puke in my mouth .. I’ll just wait for the next TP movie i guess . You shoulda cast LaLa instead , at least she is real and has the kinda family values that your movies are about TP . think about it
itsallgoodnroanoke
November 11th, 2011
7:11 am
The timing is wrong. This will cont. to let her stay on the map. She is not RESPECTED! She made being married a game for her own benefit! She didn’t love this man, NOWAY! This fool loves some Black man. She is cheap, rich and will die alone, just like Elizebeth Taylor. She has no desire to hang in there not even for a rough time, It’s about HER!
quit hating
November 11th, 2011
8:26 am
tyler perry has alway had a vision of what god has led him to do ; god bless u tyler &kim
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Deborah
November 11th, 2011
12:17 pm
He probably finds the same sick humor in casting this chick as he finds in “Meet the Browns” and most of is his movies!
Deborah
November 11th, 2011
1:00 pm
“quit hating” A vision?! LOL!
Joanna
November 11th, 2011
4:03 pm
Will not watch with KK in it! Luv all your movies
Taylor
November 11th, 2011
4:14 pm
Oh my goodness what judgemental rude ppl.. get over yourselves. you dont even know kim or the story..seriously.. Im not a TP fan but because of all the negative comments ill be attending this movie!!!!! Kim is prob having a very tough time going through a divorce and prob really down on herself she doesnt need to read this. It is basically a type of cyberbullying. which last time i check was something thats a serious problem!!
Not A Fan
November 11th, 2011
5:47 pm
Not just blacks have a problem with KK, you should check out People magazine. The comments there are from a whole different group of people, also read NY Post, NY Daily News, all these sites have anti Kim comments. Don’t make this a Black thing it’s not, I’m black and have never ever looked at anything involving her or her sisters. I’m a fan of Tyler Perry also, and no I will not be going to see this movie either, just don’t want to spend any money to make her richer. It’s not personal , just business.
Badkitty
November 11th, 2011
5:54 pm
I think it’s a really bad decision to have Kim K. in this movie! She’s a mess, she needs to go take care of all her issues with psychiatrist. Plus she can’t act. I think TP should use Sophia Vegara!
RaShawn"s Grandma
November 11th, 2011
11:14 pm
Maybe it will be a role like Paris Hilton had in “House Of Wax” and her character will get killed off so the audience can cheer & applaud at her demise!
(in the movie, of course.)
Beverlyj
November 12th, 2011
12:00 am
I am a fan of Tyler Perry. I’ve never paid that much attention to the Kardashians. Some folks are – that’s fine. But, with the wedding stuff…it was on the ‘legitimate’ news. I knew every thing about this wedding and I never watched the show. BTW – I didn’t watch it. I am a bit intrigued how it will all end. Is she in or out of being famous and in demand.
If this wedding was a publicity stunt or whatever. At least 18 million dollars was spent. In an economy like the USA…. people losing houses, more & more family homeless, children going hungry at escalating rates…. to waste this money is atrocious. I feel I cannot spend any money going her way. I won’t watch the movie.
Sharon
November 12th, 2011
12:54 am
Why Kim Kardashian is in this movie is a mystery to me. She cannot act and is a total, total fraud. The wedding and divorce was planned for PR and revenue. Now her mother is pimping out her friend Nicole Simpson’s death in her new book saying she could have saved Nicole. SMH. Kim and her mother have the morals of an alley cat. Will NOT BE WATCHING THIS MOVIE.
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maria
November 12th, 2011
7:10 pm
How could you think KK would be a credit to anything other than what her
shady mother promotes, she is short and dumpy and has the voice of squeaky
mouse. the Kardashians are missing one very important thing CLASS they
are foul mouthed especially the horse Khloe they are reality show players who threw a wedding sharing their delusions of ego
tony
November 12th, 2011
8:21 pm
I wish they would figure out they already have all the money and retire. There seems to be no way of escaping news about this clan. We need to file a class action suit for interuption of my internet service or something! Can I go to the childrens controls and “don’t allow” anything that says, Kim, Kardashian, Jenner, Kloe or whatever else they made. This is terrible.
_____7_____
November 12th, 2011
10:11 pm
I think it is simple. Tyler Perry has clearly made his choice in cast members. Each movie goer can decide whether or not to see this movie for whatever reason. Historically Tyler’s audience has been black church-going people. I am not sure that they even know sufficient details about Kim Kardashian to make a boycott impactful enough to affect Tyler’s revenue. In addition, any revenue that he loses from black people will probably be made up by Kim’s fans. I feel no pressure at all to go see this movie. I am a black woman. Yet I do not feel I am necessarily the intended audience for this movie.
Casey Anthony
November 12th, 2011
11:06 pm
We as WHITE women, we should get what we want so “SCREW YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”.
Images
November 13th, 2011
1:31 am
She is a beautiful girl and that’s all she is, and just because people don’t want to see her in this movie doesn’t mean they are hating. If ever there was a case of overexposure it’s her. People have just had their fill of this chick and her family. She has pimped black men to get where she is at. But in this case, I don’t know who’s pimping who. So far it looks like Tyler, because everyone is talking about this. Doesn’t matter, I still won’t go see this movie, I haven’t seen his last 2 or 3 movies. I think i’m over Tyler. He seems less authentic then he did originally, or maybe I have matured…and when I think about it, he pimped “us” too.
Derrick Sims
November 13th, 2011
1:46 am
Branding is very important. He is ruining his brand with her. She knows the importance of branding; that’s one of reason she dumped her husband. Tyler Perry website is screening and deleting posts concerning this subject. It’s sad to see him alienating the very base that helped him achieve the success that he has without hollywood. Further Well respected artists take their professions seriously and that separate levels of talent from everyday street walkers. Ms. KK is a high price street worker and paid well for her merchandising skills, LOL. And, if Mr. Perry wants the movie industry professionals and his fans to consider his work worthy to spend their money then he has to develop credible work with credible people. Otherwise, his own professional credits will not advance pass vaudevillian art. Spike Lee might be on point with his concerns about Tyler Perry. Real serious movie industry folks at some point advance their work to getting artists that have the credits to pull big box office recognition and pass the evaluation of art critics. That’s what the award shows are about. Mr. Perry has solely become a millionaire on the love of his fan base and not the critics. Fans have a voice because they help other people be successful. People make a choice in where they spend their money every day. Ignorant consumers don’t have a voice but smart consumers do.
mstoogood
November 13th, 2011
5:58 am
rofl kim and tyler smh. tyler perry has not been makin good movies like he used to. now he makes movies about negative things and rated r movies with crazy scenes. i will not watch this mess or any other mess he makes. he needs to go back to doin what he did at the beginning. i could care less about kim cuz she has a failed marriage and she starring in a movie called marriage counselor.lol ironic. im not jealous of her i just dont like ppl that get famous from doin negative things.need more positive ppl that get rich and famous from their own skills not by livin off other ppl and dating/marrying rich ppl cuz of the status. make ur own
Kris H.
November 13th, 2011
10:32 am
The reason hate Kim is not because she has had a silver spoon since she was born. It’s because she has no talent and as fake as can be. If she wants to stick to porn, that’s fine. The reality show is a waste of time. Who the hell wants to listen to her whiny voice complaining about everything? Not me. I’d pay to see here get banged again, but enough with the acting and reality shows. If Ray-J made you famous by banging you, that should say enough. She leaked the video, she staged the wedding with me and her whole family is a bunch of whiny b’s. Including the brother I forget his name.
dawn
November 13th, 2011
1:03 pm
I refuse to boycott, I will see the movie. Dont hurt the other actors in the film for one person, then the other party wins. People you are not thinking, Kim K is still getting paid for this role regardless if you go see it or not. If you dont see it, her fans will. I have read the comments, people we still need to support TP regardless of his choice of people he places in his movies. Nobody is perfect. I am not a fan of Kim K, but in the end this is a business not personnel. I am sure that placing her in this role will allow him to reach out to other audiences. For the record “Madea” is a great character with a lot of truth. Those of us in the black community can identify one person in their family that is “Madea”. God bless. Nobody is perfect.
peter
November 13th, 2011
4:07 pm
this is so funny. doesn’t anyone know what Anna Nicole Smith said about Kim Kardashian’s divorce?
http://www.washingtonpastime.com/drupal/kardashiandivorce
hahahaha
diane
November 13th, 2011
7:59 pm
Yall goole this phrase ” Kim still insists” go to that website and post your opinions here.
Kmaxwell
November 14th, 2011
10:06 am
It’s insulting for Kim K to portray her marriage was done for LOVE… and it’s a joke and if Tyler won’t listen to his fans then we have to hit him in the wallet and then he will listen.