Lee Daniels' mom wanted him to 'make movies like Tyler Perry'

[therearewords]

All Lee Daniels' mother wanted was for her son to 'make movies like Tyler Perry.' 'You're embarrassing us at church,' she said. So he made 'The Butler' to appease her, calling it 'the most refrained I’ve ever been, ever.' https://t.co/5HF0OI8fct
- Entertainment Weekly (@EW) September 6, 2024
- "Lee Daniels' The Butler" was apparently the director's

Comments

[sillyskinny]

"I'm your son," he recalled telling his mother, asking for understanding. "'But I like Tyler Perry movies," she replied.

Moms did not gaf about his feelings. xD

[trowa]

I didn't know Lee Daniels had an Asian mom

[sillyskinny]

Emotional damage!

[jensonanckles]

Because Tyler Perry's movies aren't embarrassing??!

[tell_it_sister]

the dinner scene in why did i get married takes me out every time

[xtinkerbellax]

I mean, the religious messaging felt very Perry to me.

[iznanassi]

and the undercurrent of a disdain for black women

[ohwutevernvm]

That’s kinda cold 😬

[beegotry]

this movie was hilariously cringe and low-key sexist

[mhfromnh]

so, Perryesque

[aciren95]

Your icon is incredible lmfao

And I agree