Madea is based on Perry's mother and his aunt. In Perry's own words, Madea is "exactly the PG version of my mother and my aunt, and I loved having an opportunity to pay homage to them.

Jun 22, 2024 · Tyler Perry's Madea movies have jumped from the stage to the screen and become an important fixture in modern popular culture. The character debuted in the 1999 …

Aug 21, 2025 · Wondering how many Madea movies Tyler Perry made? Here's a complete list of all the Madea movies in order.

The crazy and comical Mabel Simmons, otherwise known as Madea, tries to wrangle her fighting family together for a family dinner regarding the health of her niece Shirley.

Jul 13, 2025 · Madea, short for Mabel Simmons, is the no-filter grandmother figure fans have grown to love. Fiercely protective of her family, quick with a one-liner and never afraid to swing …

3 days ago · Netflix's newest Madea movie from Tyler Perry has finally received its first trailer, teasing the next entry to the comedy franchise.

Mabel “Madea” Simmons is Tyler Perry’s iconic tough, outspoken, fiercely protective African-American matriarch. Known for her humor, sass, and sharp wisdom, Madea blends Christian …

Jul 30, 2025 · Whether you’re new to the Madea cinematic universe or want to return to the franchise after catching up with the newest projects on Netflix, here’s the complete Madea …

Jul 3, 2025 · Below you will find a guide to all the films in the Madea movie series. The Madea movies in order. Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005) First up is Diary of a Mad Black Woman, …

Jul 16, 2025 · Tyler Perry's Madea franchise is anchored by a complex and sometimes outlandish family tree, with a new relative introduced in every project.