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.

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.

Jun 22, 2024 · Tyler Perry's Madea series delves into themes like class, infidelity, and family dynamics, offering more than just comic relief. Tyler Perry's Madea movies have jumped from the stage to the …

Mabel Earlene "Madea" Simmons is the protagonist of Tyler Perry's famous Madea franchise. She is a sassy grandma who has been living in Atlanta, Georgia since the 1950s (or 1972 depending on the …

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 her purse — or...

Jul 21, 2025 · Tyler Perry himself plays Madea, transforming into grandmother for every film. Madea became so popular that she was parodied in "Scary Movie 5" and inspired copycat characters. Think …

Watch the hilarious movie on Netflix now. Madea appeared onscreen for the first time in 2005’s Diary of a Mad Black Woman and went on to become a massive franchise star. In fact, Tyler Perry’s Madea’s …

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, a romantic …

Jul 13, 2025 · Madea's Destination Wedding brings back the beloved matriarch Madea Simmons in a new setting, but her larger-than-life presence isn't the only thing viewers are talking about.

Madea's Destination Wedding is a 2025 American comedy film produced, written, and directed by Tyler Perry and his sixth film to be released by Netflix. It was released on July 11, 2025.