
What an AWESOME event and accomplishment … Tyler Perry Studios celebrated its grand opening with a who’s who of Hollywood mega-stars and Atlanta elite at a star-studded gala. The 330-acre filming complex at the former home of Fort McPherson officially opened its doors Saturday as the only major film studio in the nation owned by an African-American. The event was on October 05, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The 330-acre studio cost $250 million to build, and according to the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, “is the only major film studio in the nation owned by an African American.” Its twelve sound stages are named after notable black actors and actresses.
The property was once used as a training ground for Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. Originally founded in 1885, the paper explains the grounds were named after “the highest-ranking Union officer killed in the Civil war” – Maj. Gen. James McPherson.

Tyler Perry attends his studio grand opening gala at Tyler Perry Studios on October 05, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Jay Z and Beyonce

Beyonce

Kelly Rowland

Michelle Williams

La la Anthony

Halle Berry

Oprah and Stedman

Tina Knowles

Taraji P. Henson

Monica

Patti LaBelle

Tiffany Haddish

Ava DuVernay

Gladys Knight

Viola Davis and Julius Tennon

Kyla Pratt

Tika Sumpter

Keshia Knight Pulliam

Jill Scott

Jazmine Sullivan

Cookie Johnson

Gayle King

Kym Whitley

Jenifer Lewis

Vanessa Williams

David Oyelowo and Jessica Oyelowo

Cicely Tyson and guest

Blair Underwood and Desiree DaCosta

Terrence Howard and Mira Pak

Whoopi Goldberg and Alex Martin

Colin Kaepernick and Nessa

Michael Jai White and Gillian Iliana Waters

Michael Ealy and Khatira Rafiqzada

Kirk Franklin and Tammy Collins

Tamela Mann and David Mann

Ludacris and Eudoxie Bridges

Usher

Chris Tucker

Maxwell

Tyrese Gibson

Samuel L. Jackson

Kesha Ward and 2 Chainz

Lance Gross and Rebecca Jefferson

Jeannie Mai and Jeezy

Taraji P. Henson and Kelvin Hayden

Tina Knowles and Richard Lawson

Loni Love

Gabourey Sidibe

Storm Reid

Anita Baker and guest

Jermaine Dupri


Spike Lee


Clintons and John Lewis

Andrew Young and Carolyn Young