Eager to know about Tyler Perry‘s relationship history? He is a noted filmmaker and actor who is widely known as the creator and performer of his original character, Mabel “Madea” Simmons. His other renowned works also include Ruthless, Beauty in Black, and The Oval, among others. While his entertainment career continues to make waves in the industry, many are interested in knowing more about his personal life, too. Here’s what’s known about Tyler Perry’s dating history.
Who has Tyler Perry dated?
Although Perry is currently single, he has been romantically linked to numerous renowned personalities over the years. Here’s a list of all of them:
Crystal Hayslett
In 2023, there were speculations around Hayslett and Perry being an item. Those rumors were ultimately debunked by Hayslett’s Sistas co-star, Devale Ellis, in an interview with Fox 5 Washington, DC. He revealed that the two are just friends.
Gelila Bekele
Bekele is a filmmaker known for directing the documentary Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story. She and Perry’s paths first crossed at a Prince concert in 2007, and their relationship gradually grew. They have a son named Aman Perry, whom they have been co-parenting since their split. They parted ways in 2020 with the reason publicly undisclosed. At the time, a source told PEOPLE that they “amicably split some time ago and remain close friends,” as they focus on co-parenting their son.
Tasha Smith
Smith and Perry have collaborated on a few projects, such as the film Why Did I Get Married? and its sequel, as well as Daddy’s Little Girls. They were rumored to be romantically linked, but neither responded to the rumors.
Tyra Banks
The rumors about Banks and Smith dating were fueled when they were spotted having dinner together in 2006. However, their representatives have denied those rumors, per The List.
