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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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, …