Tyler Perry defends casting Kim Kardashian
AP
Tyler Perry had no idea Kim Kardashian would cause him so much grief.
“I could not have imagined I’d be getting all these emails about Kim Kardashian,” he said in a letter to fans posted on his web site. “Now, may I say something? Can a brother get a word in?….LOL. Y’all gave me a new movie title: Tyler Perry’s ‘Diary of a Mad Black Woman Cause You Hired Kim Kardashian, Don’t Make Me Take Off My Earrings and Boycott Yo A**.’ ”
Kidding aside, he explains the movie thusly:
“This movie is about a young lady named Judith (Jurnee Smolett), who grew up in the countryside of Virginia in a trailer park. She was raised in the church by her mother Sarah (Ella Joyce). Judith married her childhood sweetheart Brice (Lance Gross) and had the perfect life until she graduated college and went to work in the big city. After college, all she wanted to do was be a marriage counselor, but the only job she could find was working for a matchmaker named Janice (Vanessa Williams). Janice has several employees that work for her, including a woman named Ava (Kim Kardashian). Ava is constantly trying to influence Judith on everything from her shoes to her hair.”
Kardashian fatigue seems to be setting in.
And so on. Perry’s movies do well at the box office but he may have a challenge convincing people to spend money to see (more of) Kardashian. This online “Boycott Kim Kardashian” petition has more than 100,000 virtual signatures.
But Perry defends his decision to cast her.
“What better person! She literally has millions of young people following her. I thought and still do think, that it would be very responsible of her to be a part of this film. To have the young people that look up to her, see her in a film that is about, what happens in life when you make the wrong choices. Why wouldn’t Kim Kardashian be invited into a film about Faith, Forgiveness and the healing power of God? What is wrong with that?”
- Jennifer Brett/The Buzz/jbrett@ajc.com
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226 comments Add your comment
Speedygurl
November 17th, 2011
11:22 am
We are so opinionted…considering the fact that we have our own “mess”.
wontseeit
November 17th, 2011
11:23 am
@Ramzad thanks for complaining about racism which spewing racist stereotypes…SMDH…
Out in Left Field
November 17th, 2011
11:23 am
Kim who?
San M
November 17th, 2011
11:25 am
Tyler Perry signed Kim K. to do the movie before her marriage to Kris.
Business is Business. Kim personal life has nothing to do with the making of Tyler Perry movie. Keep on doing what you are doing. I love you Tyler Perry.
wontseeit
November 17th, 2011
11:26 am
WTH …We dont have the right to complain about things we dont like? We have the monetary power when it comes to Perry movies. I know most of you would have no problem sitting on the back of the bus but for me I would have complained so that I could sit anywhere I wanted to . And what ended that policy btw was monetary power…black folks stopped riding the bus and they relented. Black people need to flex their monetary power more often regardless of who it is Tyler Perry, Steve Spielberg,,,,,whomever. We need to stop glorifying Kim K…pleeeez.
Meldee
November 17th, 2011
11:28 am
Mr. Perry probably had no other choice but to go ahead and “pay”, I mean cast Ms. Kardashian for her role. As business savvy as those folks are – it would have cost him more to get rid of her than to keep her. But then he kills me trying to justify her being the perfect person for role she has in this movie. Love Ya Tyler – but I won’t be paying to see this one. Not that you care because you have hard working single mothers who see your movies and plays because they can relate. Very disappointed. Very disappointed!
elroy
November 17th, 2011
11:30 am
Pauly walnuts-best comment by far. T. perry is successful though I don’t care for any of his shows or movies. K. Kardashian is attrctive but talent less. un less she gets naked, i don’t care!
facebook boycott
November 17th, 2011
11:30 am
See the Boycott the Kardashian’s Facebook page!!!!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Boycott-the-Kardashians/286883451326147
Glen47
November 17th, 2011
11:30 am
I thought Afro-Americans weren’t supposed to be racists……………..Guess I was told wrong…………..
RAMZAD
November 17th, 2011
11:33 am
Wont see:
No stereotypes here. You would not see it, but I see that black people have see the enemy and it is us.
Is it the reality that almost three out of four black women looks like a linebacker who don’t know football rules?
Is it reality that every time we see the face of the type of crime that terrifies us, murder, home invasion, carjacking, strong armed robbery, hit and run, burglary, theft…it is one of us?
Is it reality that we are the epicenter of trash TV, low self esteemed women, self doubting, low confidence and low self esteem women they are ours?
Is it reality that we are the face of criminal high school drop outs?
Which stereotype are you talking about?
Meldee
November 17th, 2011
11:36 am
Mr. Perry probably had no other choice but to “pay”, I mean cast Kim Kardashian. As business savvy as that family is, it would have cost him more to replace her than to keep her. Sorry Mr. Perry – love your work, but I will not be supporting this one and to hear you justify why she is a perfect candidate for this movie makes me laugh!
Tina
November 17th, 2011
11:39 am
I’m a TP fan and have seen most of his movies. I, like the rest of the world, is just a little tired of seeing KK plastered all over everything. Enough. There are too many starving actresses TP could have casted in this roll. I will not be supporting this latest movie. But I might watch it on the internet for free…the same day it comes out. How bout that…..
Marie
November 17th, 2011
11:39 am
I don’t think anyone really had a problem with Kim K. appearing in this movie until her 72 day marriage stint. There are still some people who value marriage in this country and realize that you cannot say you “gave it your best” after only 72 days. If she wants to pull stunts, schemes, and other trickery to get attention she can have it. But save the institution of marriage for men and women who are serious about making a life together.
As far as the Perry movie it sounds lame just reading the plot (if that’s what he wants to call it). I have to agree with Spike Lee, Perry’s movies are just a bunch of baffonery. Since there is nothing serious, in depth or enlightening about his movies — Kim K., is a perfect match.
bogwhan
November 17th, 2011
11:41 am
Tyler you usually pick people with good morals for your films. This is a disgrace to have this TRAMP in one of your movies, plus she can’t act except when shooting porno. “Come on man”. Get rid of this trick.
Pandora
November 17th, 2011
11:44 am
For the record…Kim K is NOT white! People STOP saying that. It’s really sad when a child looks up to people like Kim K though. She is self-centered and the ONLY reason why she got married for the 2nd or 3rd time is because her sister is married and got married really quick without taking time out to get to know her husband.
At any rate I do love Tyler Perry and he can put whomever he want in his movie. Her part is really small. I was against it at first, but after I thought about it long and hard…I still probably will not go to see this movie nor will I purchase it.
I am not nor ever have been a Kim K fan. She is entitled to make money with her own name. There is nothing wrong with that. I just wish that Mr. Perry would have chosen one of the females from his former plays to play the part of the Marriage Counselor. That is the reason why I will not spend one red cent on this movie. I choose not to. This will be the first Tyler Perry film I will not invest in. That is my choice.
Back to Kim..as far as that porn dvd getting out…that was for her and Ray J to watch ONLY not anyone else. I don’t see anybody saying anything negative about him in that flick. At any rate those of you – like myself – that choose not to watch this film, then fine. Like anything else..there is no need to boycott Kim K or this movie. Put your money where you mouth is.
caren
November 17th, 2011
11:48 am
Teri expressed it well. There are sooo may black actresses and even hispanic and or white actresses who can actually act and would have greatly appreciated the opportunity to appear in one of your films and be a role model for young girls and young adults but you just had to go there. How unfortunate. Again I ask, how has she shown that she deserves this kind of opportunity?? This choice is a slap in the face to sooo many legitimate actresses, black, white, hispanic….
Pandora
November 17th, 2011
11:49 am
Furthermore….to BOGWHAN…you said the Mr. Perry usually pick people with good morals for his movies..how do you know that? You don’t know that. Kim K is famous and THAT is why all of her business is out there. You do not know if everyone who has ever been in his movies or shows have good morals. It’s his money let him do what he want with it. It’s his right. Just like it’s my right not to support this film. I will continue to support his other work, but not this film.
Hmmmm
November 17th, 2011
11:50 am
Tyler nor Kim could give a rat’s patootie if we come to see this film (that’s your right), because both will be counting money from their next venture despite all of the disdain any of us post here. They both have enough money to live a very fortunate life even if they do not do another movie, appearance, book, or whatever they choose to do, from this day forth.
Eric
November 17th, 2011
11:54 am
I thought you had to be a black chick to be in a Tyler Perry movie. Maybe doing Black dudes qualifies her for the role….
bdf
November 17th, 2011
11:55 am
I think people should mine there own, spiff happens, never know what someone is going thru behind closed doors.
Swanzae
November 17th, 2011
11:55 am
Tyler Perry will care when his niche audience doesn’t go see the movie. There are lots of beautiful, talented actresses black and white more suited for the part. She is a pretty girl but that’s about all. She is over done and everyone is tired of seeing her. This movie will be a flop. You say the movie is about making wrong choices and in my opinion this is a wrong choice!!!
TG
November 17th, 2011
11:58 am
I pretty much stopped reading at: “To have the young people that look up to her,”
Parents: IF YOU HAVE A CHILD WHO LOOKS UP TO THIS PERSON, PLEASE GO JUMP OFF A BRIDGE STAT!
I am still trying to figure out what she has done to warrant anyone “looking up to her.”
Co-sign Steve S’ comment. The world has turned on its nose
RAMZAD
November 17th, 2011
11:58 am
Oh, I see. Some of these are Christians using words like “morals” and “role models” and “disgrace.”
Judge not that ye be not judged. Mat 7, 1-5.
How Holy we feel as we rip Kim Kardashian to shreds for her moral indiscretions, none of which have been described here- except her porno movie- which is not much compared to the number
of black women who got their 5 minutes as a video ho.
shelly
November 17th, 2011
12:00 pm
Kim Kardashian knows photo ops, strategic PR opportunities and dollar signs – that trick doesn’t know anything about JESUS, GOD, JEHOVAH, nor does her family Tyler Perry. I hope the network does cancel EVERY kardashian television show. Their empire is a multi-million dollar brand stemmed from T & A. F the kardashians. And no I will not support this movie! I’m glad people are FINALLY being vocal about the kardashians empire of nothingness!
Grits706
November 17th, 2011
12:00 pm
I love all of Tyler Perry’s movies, plays and sitcoms; however, I will not be going to see this latest movie. I refused to pay to see anything with Kim K in it. I know Tyler Perry is a smart man, but casting Kim K was a dumb move.
RAMZAD
November 17th, 2011
12:03 pm
Shelly,
Why don’t you go build your own empire of nothingness, since this empire is eating at you so badly?
INDI
November 17th, 2011
12:05 pm
I love Tyler and all his movies don’t care for Kim anymore because it just seems as if it’s always an act with her! I would have looooooved to see Chloe in this movie (Kim’s sister) she has personality. Either way I will watch it. It’s all entertainment! I support you Tyler keep making power moves!!
Steve
November 17th, 2011
12:06 pm
If you have seen one of Mr. Perry’s movies, you have seen all of them. So if you don’t go, you aren’t missing anything. They all have the same boring/predictable theme!!
RAMZAD
November 17th, 2011
12:08 pm
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.
George Santayana
Black people seem to be forgetting that it is racism and bigotry that got them where they are. That it was practiced against them by someone else is irrelevant.
bogwhan
November 17th, 2011
12:08 pm
Glen47
November 17th, 2011
11:30 am
I thought Afro-Americans weren’t supposed to be racists……………..Guess I was told wrong…………..
I am not racist, I don’t want to see Larry Fishburns daughter in the movie either. This is not about money, but why would TP put himself out there like this. I have not seen this trick act in a real movie anyway. What a laugh.
Jay S
November 17th, 2011
12:09 pm
People get your facts straight, Kim was not a PORN star, she was a young beautiful woman dating a B-rated star (Brandy’s brother) and they did what many of you holier than thou BLACK/WHITE women do, they made a sex tape, I have dated both and trust many a tape has been made (whoop d whoo) it was that so-called star that released the tape and Kim actually sued Vivid to not release it but since it was out she did the American thing and capitalized on it ( and got paid by Vivid). I dare any of you so-called black supports of Tyler Perry to say that if in her shoes you wouldn’t do the same thing. Get off the soap box and stop the nonsense, last time I checked there some 6+ billion people in the world and I am sure for the 100 thousand “petition signatures” there are at least 3 million that will support Mr. Perry and Kim K. Stop blocking your blessings by worrying about how others got where they are and get moving, so God can work in your own lives!
coachx
November 17th, 2011
12:10 pm
Tyler Perry says what is wrong with young people looking up to Kim Kardashin ?
I guess Perry is actually as dumb as we thought he was. The dumbest thing I have heard all week. Now Kim Kardashin is role model ? A role model for what not to be I hope.
RAMZAD
November 17th, 2011
12:10 pm
Thank you Jay!
It is refreshing to hear the facts and an analysis that makes good sense.
caren
November 17th, 2011
12:14 pm
They should go back to doing closet arrangements which is where the K’s started; and their mom needs to stop pimping her daughters and give them a chance to be worthwhile contributors to society.
Rev. Ike
November 17th, 2011
12:15 pm
gunga din
November 17th, 2011
9:57 am
Amen Brother,
Perry can do anything he wants as long as he keeps his dress on, is what I get from this blog. I just hope this is not another ” Meet the Clowns”. You are right if a person of another race made productions like this stuff. We would have Al, and Jesse lighting a fire under their a@&%. Perry has done some good for the ATL area at a time when it is really needed and deserves the accolades. I’m sure Amos & Andy was really funny the first time you saw it.
Emma
November 17th, 2011
12:15 pm
WHO CARES!!!!! When does the movie debut? Can’t wait to see it! And if you are not going to see it because of Kim Kardashian, you probably should analyze the other movies you see as well, there’s proablby people in it that will make you not want to see that specific moive either, IJS!
Ray J
November 17th, 2011
12:17 pm
SCHWACK SCHWACK!
Rev. Ike
November 17th, 2011
12:20 pm
Perry movies make you “Think”… Why am I watching this?
WTF !!!
November 17th, 2011
12:24 pm
hired KK so she can give him tips on how to sck a big dck
RAMZAD
November 17th, 2011
12:30 pm
People can agree or disagree reasonably about Tyler Perry’s movie for their relevance and social value.
Lethal Weapon, Training Day and others were great for social value. Fact is that every black person knows Madea. Those who say they do not are lying through the teeth.
However, to use race, jealousy, hate, character assassination, innuendo, homophobic imagery, and such to chop up Mr Perry and to degrade Ms Kardashian is the thing and a particular skill of many southern black people who continue to look, act, and think like plantation people.
Big Man
November 17th, 2011
12:36 pm
If you are complaining about this casting choice, but not about the horrible “actors” he’s had in others consider yourself a clown. PERIOD.
Michael
November 17th, 2011
12:39 pm
Great marketing move. Millions of built in fans/followers. I’m sure it was written into her contract. But she a dime store ho with about a billion of dem dimes.
DEE
November 17th, 2011
12:39 pm
Sorry, don’t wash for me, tired of his type entertainment anyway. So, it is still a big fat NO to seeing this movie, No to seeing KK too!
Sean
November 17th, 2011
12:40 pm
Lamar, Kim is not white, she is a minority. Get it strait.
Will
November 17th, 2011
12:43 pm
Some of yall need to get a life and leave that child alone.
ehhhhhhhhhhhhh!!@!
November 17th, 2011
12:44 pm
that’s some bull; there are tonnnnnnnnnnns of black actresses who can play that part; he just drank the Kardashian kool-aid and I, for one, will never support anything this woman and her family does, so I will NOT be seeing this movie; I’ve got no desire to any of the Kardashians in ANYTHING ANYWHERE . . . you might get some, Tyler, but you just lost one. All y’all in the industry is counting dollar signs and the poor public are the victims here; but then again, people are like sheep . . . they will just follow trends, etc., that really adds nothing to society, but plenty for these corporate hogs’ bottom line; stop lying, Tyler: you hired Kim to get some of that Kardashian money, as if all that you have been blessed with is not enough . . . you might get some, but you just lost one . . . no thanks! If I behaved like Kim did, my grandmammanem would have so many words for me, so Tyler you gets no pass for drinking the kardashian kool aid. Not convinced. Sorry.
ehhhhhhhhhhhhh!!@!
November 17th, 2011
12:46 pm
Not blocking blessings, dear . . . just making no excuses and taking no hostages for a family whose claim to fame is using a daughter in a sex tape to jump start a career . . . while so many more talented people, born with the gift, never get the opportunity.
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mamaj
November 17th, 2011
12:56 pm
@ gunga din 9:57 a.M.—What the hell would Tyler Perry coming out of the closet prove, or what does it have to do with this topic?…he’d be out of the closet and STILL RICH!–then what?!!
meyoushe
November 17th, 2011
12:57 pm
Can we start a petition to get rid of the rich, loud mouth arrogant NENE LEAKES. I am super tired of people parading her around these talk shows with all that anger and venow spewing. Wendy W. could not even interview her because she became so combative and defensive. She took over the interview and Wendy never slowed her down……Wendy did tell her she needed real people around her because she is a mean-spirited person……. I am also tired of this grown @ss woman talking about haters and peoples being jealous of her like she is a 16 or 17 year old teenager. When your husband blasted you on that radio show; that should have told you, you were going to far and to slow down. If you don’t slow it, something is going to slow you. Be proud of who you are and what you have accomplished and stop running to these media outlets talking about people being jealous of you.