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.

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.

3 days ago · Netflix subscribers can now watch Tyler Perry's newest Madea movie, which marks the latest collaboration between the streamer and Perry.

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 …

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...

Jan 19, 2026 · Tyler Perry has played Madea in over a dozen movies to date. Here's how to watch the films (as well as the plays and TV shows) in the correct order.

Feb 9, 2026 · Introduction If you’re diving into the Madea universe, the best order to watch Tyler Perry’s films is in their release sequence, from Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005) through Madea’s …

Mabel Earlene "Madea" Simmons is the main character and 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 …

3 days ago · Anyone familiar with the Madea Cinematic Universe knows and loves Madea’s (Tyler Perry) cantankerous brother Joe (Perry). After stealing scenes in 12 Madea movies, Joe’s finally getting his …