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Tyler Perry Breaks Collarbone, Streams New Film, Denies $337M Suits

7/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

Tyler Perry said he broke his collarbone before filming third Why Did I Get Married? installment.
Why Did I Get Married Again? streams Netflix on September 9, 2026, reuniting Jill Scott, Richard T. Jones, Michael Jai White, Tasha Smith, Sharon Leal, Lamman Rucker and Taraji P. Henson.
Perry denies two sexual-misconduct suits seeking $77 million and $260 million, while attorney Jonathan J. Delshad says actors have claims and Lionsgate should stay co-defendant.

History

Historical Context

In 2018, Harvey Weinstein faced multiple sexual-misconduct lawsuits that culminated in a $100 million settlement with the New York State Attorney General. The Weinstein Company, founded by Weinstein, paid the $100 million and the #MeToo movement generated over 500,000 tweets using the hashtag. Similarly, Tyler Perry now confronts two suits demanding $77 million and $260 million, while his Netflix release on September 9, 2026 echoes the streaming-driven scrutiny that intensified after Weinstein. These patterns pressure studios such as Lionsgate to tighten co-defendant agreements and insurers to raise coverage limits, reshaping industry risk management.

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Story summary

Tyler Perry said he broke his collarbone before filming third Why Did I Get Married? installment.
Why Did I Get Married Again? streams Netflix on September 9, 2026, reuniting Jill Scott, Richard T. Jones, Michael Jai White, Tasha Smith, Sharon Leal, Lamman Rucker and Taraji P. Henson.
Perry denies two sexual-misconduct suits seeking $77 million and $260 million, while attorney Jonathan J. Delshad says actors have claims and Lionsgate should stay co-defendant.

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