Tyler Perry is no stranger to controversy, but the filmmaker went the extra mile for one of his most controversial creations on a recent interview.
Speaking with the cast of his hit show, “The Haves and the Have Nots,” Perry asked Crystal Fox how she felt about playing a character viewers love to hate.
“You are one of the most controversial characters I have ever written,” Perry told Fox. “Because she’s Christian. And lots of people, man. They are giving you, ‘What kind of Christian does not
Media mogul Tyler Perry, 44, is enjoying the success of his ratings-grabbing OWN drama The Haves and Have Nots. Last month, it drew a record-breaking 3.4 million viewers to Oprah Winfrey’s network.
But the success of the show has not negated the negative feelings some carry toward one of the main characters, Hanna Young, a deeply flawed Christian portrayed by actress Crystal Fox—whom Perry defends.The problem?
Hanna’s staunch religious stance seemingly conflicts with her uncharacteristic att
