Following his 57th birthday, Perry revealed plans to relocate to Puerto Rico in early 2027 to spend more quality time with his 11-year-old son, Aman, whom he shares with ex-partner Gelila Bekele. During recent media appearances—including a stop at The Jennifer Hudson Show—the mogul reflected on getting older, shifting his priorities, and protecting his peace.
A Step Back for Family
Addressing his relentless production schedule, Perry shared that aging prompted a reassessment of how he spends his time.
“Moving to Puerto Rico at the top of the year, and I’m pulling back a whole lot,” Perry said of his 2027 plans. “Getting older [inspired this]. It’s time to slow down a bit, enjoy more time with my son, and just take it all in.”
The decision marks a major pivot for Perry, whose massive 330-acre Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta has operated at a near-constant output for years.
Candid Words on Marriage on The Jennifer Hudson Show
Perry’s reflective mood carried over to his lively appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show. After making a memorable entrance down the studio’s “spirit tunnel” to a customized choir chant, Perry joined host Jennifer Hudson for a sit-down that blended humor with stark honesty.
Hudson pointed out the irony of his career: despite building a billion-dollar empire on stories centering on relationships and matrimony—including his hit film franchise Why Did I Get Married?—Perry remains resolutely single.
When Hudson asked if he ever planned to tie the knot, Perry responded directly: “Nope.”
He elaborated with his characteristic humor and pragmatic realism:
“It’s not the marriage that bothers me, it’s the divorce. Everybody that I know that did well and went broke, it was because of a divorce. So I’m good just being free.”
Focusing on the Next Chapter
As he prepares for his move to Puerto Rico, Perry leaves behind a vast body of work to enjoy the fruits of his labor. With his legacy as a self-made entertainment icon firmly secured, the filmmaker’s next chapter will focus far less on breaking box office records and far more on fatherhood, freedom, and peaceful living.
