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.

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

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 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 …

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 21, 2025 · 'Madea' is Tyler Perry's wildly popular character—a tough talking grandmother based on Perry's own mother and aunt. Her name comes from "Mother Dear" a common …

Mabel "Madea" Simmons is a character created and portrayed by Tyler Perry. The character is a tough elderly black woman. Madea has appeared in several plays directed by, written by, and …

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, …