THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA TO SALUTE TYLER PERRY FOR HIS LANDMARK ACHIEVEMENTS IN MEDIA AT THE PALEY HONORS IN BEVERLY HILLS

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

The Visionary Icon Will Receive the Paley Center’s Highest Honor, The Paley Honors Award, During a Star-Studded Gala Celebration That Will Include Salutes from His Close Friends, Colleagues, and Contemporaries

Frank A. Bennack, Jr., Executive Vice Chairman & Former CEO, Hearst and Chairman, The Paley Center for Media and Maureen J. Reidy, President & CEO of The Paley Center for Media are Joined by Tribute Host Committee Chairs for The Paley Honors Including: Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Ariel Emanuel, Jon Feltheimer, Whoopi Goldberg, Taraji P. Henson, Matt Johnson, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Gayle King, Debra L. Lee, Mellody Hobson and George Lucas, Scott Mills, The Honorable Nicole Avant and Ted Sarandos, and Kerry Washington

The Celebration Will Take Place on Wednesday, December 4 at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel

Los Angeles, CA, July 17, 2024 – The Paley Center for Media announced today that it will honor the visionary Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Studio Owner, and Philanthropist Tyler Perry at its highly anticipated fall gala in Los Angeles, The Paley Honors. This once-in-a-lifetime celebration of Tyler Perry’s remarkable and enduring career will take place on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 6:30 pm at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

As one of the most inspiring, versatile, prolific, and innovative creatives working in media today, Tyler Perry has utilized the power of his bold and original storytelling to break barriers, dispel negative stereotypes, educate audiences, and bring people together. Tyler started out writing plays, many of which became the inspiration for his films, and has since gone on to create an endless array of bold characters, relatable stories, and blockbuster franchises across the media landscape, including the legendary and unforgettable “Madea.” Over the course of his storied career, he has produced over 2,000 episodes of television, and directed, written, and produced 28 feature films.

Tyler’s presence as a creative force is only equaled by his standing as a visionary business leader and philanthropist. In 2019, he celebrated the historic opening of Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta—a beacon within the community and the media industry overall.

“Throughout my career, I have strived to bring people together and to give a voice to those often underrepresented in media,” said Tyler Perry. “Media has served as a vital platform for this mission, and I’m honored to receive this award from The Paley Center for Media, an organization that has dedicated itself to spotlighting the power and importance of media.”

“Through his acclaimed and prolific body of work, Tyler Perry has solidified his place as one of media’s greatest and most impactful figures,” said Maureen J. Reidy , the President & CEO of The Paley Center for Media. “With each new project, he continues to move our industry, and our culture, forward, and it is our great privilege to present Tyler with our highest honor, The Paley Honors Award, on December 4.”

The Paley Center has also convened some of Mr. Perry’s closest friends, colleagues, and contemporaries as part of its Paley Honors Tribute Host Committee. The illustrious list includes Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Ariel Emanuel, Jon Feltheimer, Whoopi Goldberg, Taraji P. Henson, Matt Johnson, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Gayle King, Debra L. Lee, Mellody Hobson and George Lucas, Scott Mills, The Honorable Nicole Avant and Ted Sarandos, and Kerry Washington.

In addition to receiving The Paley Honors Award, Tyler is also the recipient of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 2021 Oscars and the Governors Award at the 2020 Emmys. He also has a multiyear first-look deal with Netflix to write, direct, and produce features and television for the streamer, and a four-picture film deal with Amazon, in addition to their release of the documentary about his life, Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story in 2023. Tyler recently extended his exclusive multiyear linear and streaming content partnership agreement with the BET Media Group that includes seven current original Tyler Perry dramas and comedies. He also has an equity interest in the BET+ streaming service.

The Paley Center for Media is the world’s leading nonprofit cultural institution dedicated to preserving our media history and exploring media’s powerful shaping influence on culture and society. The proceeds from the evening will support the organization’s educational programs, and the ongoing preservation of the Paley Archive, the world’s foremost collection of television and radio programs.

For additional event information, including how to purchase tables, tickets, and ads, please visit paleycenter.org

Media Contacts:

Teresa Brady, Director of Communications, The Paley Center for Media

tbrady@paleycenter.org – 212.621.6757

Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis

paleycenter@ssmandl.com

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About The Paley Center for Media

The Paley Center for Media is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has proudly made its home in NYC for almost 50 years and operates the iconic Paley Museum. Through its respected programming, the Paley Center leads the discussion about the cultural, creative, and social significance of media, drawing upon its curatorial expertise, an international collection, and close relationships with the media community. The general public can participate in Paley programs in both New York and Los Angeles that explore and celebrate the creativity, the innovations, the talent, and the leaders who are shaping media.

The public can also access the Paley Center's permanent media collection, The Paley Archive, often referred to as a national treasure, containing over 160,000 television and radio programs and advertisements. Through the global programs of its Media Council and International Council, the Paley Center also serves as a neutral setting where media professionals can engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape. Previously known as The Museum of Television & Radio, the Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry. For more information about The Paley Center for Media, and to learn about the Paley Center’s acclaimed programming, please visit paleycenter.org