Tyler Perry Announces Plans to Move to Puerto Rico, Says He’s ‘Pulling Back a Whole Lot’ from Work

Yahoo News UK • September 14, 2026 • entertainment

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Tyler Perry announced plans to move to Puerto Rico in early 2027 to spend more quality time with his 11-year-old son, Aman, reflecting his desire to slow down as he ages.
Perry shares his son with ex-girlfriend Gelila Bekele, whom he dated from 2009 to 2020, and stated he has no intention of marrying again.
The move announcement coincides with the release of his latest film, "Why Did I Get Married Again?", the third installment in the franchise.
Beyond entertainment, Perry is recognized for his charitable work, recently supporting a woman's graduate studies at Harvard and helping another with significant home repair debt.
Perry is currently involved in two lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct, accusations he has firmly denied.