Why Tyler Perry And Gelila Bekele Split

April 2024 ยท 2 minute read

It's not clear if the breakup came before or during Tyler Perry's self-described "midlife crisis," but he confirmed he was both in the middle of one while also being single in an Instagram post on Dec. 17, 2020. "This is what a midlife crisis looks like. I'm 51, single and wondering what the next chapter in my life will look like," he wrote alongside a mirror selfie in which he wore workout apparel and sported a thick beard.

While Perry didn't further explain the split, a source told People that the pair split amicably "some time ago and remain close friends," and that their priority is "being the best parents they can for their son." Perry and Gelila Bekele welcomed their son in December 2014 after dating for five years.

Despite being in the midst of a "crisis," Perry seemed optimistic about the future. "Whatever it looks like I'm going to walk with God, be the best father and man I can be, hold my head up high, and try to look my best doing it!!" he promised. "In a world with so much sadness, please try and stay in the good!"

Meanwhile, Perry has plenty on his plate post-breakup. In early December, the media mogul signed on to produce Sister Act 3 with Whoopi Goldberg, via Variety. He also has plenty to celebrate. In September 2020, Forbes announced that he was officially a billionaire and described him as an "American success story."

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