Video: Oprah Celebrates Tyler Perry's Studio Opening!

"The Insider"  was on the red carpet as Oprah Winfrey and Will Smith joined other Hollywood A-Listers to celebrate the opening of Tyler Perry's new film and TV center in Atlanta, GA.

Tyler Perry Studios -- a 30-acre facility decked out with four sound stages and a back lot -- is where the man behind 'The Family That Preys,' "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" and "Meet the Browns" will film future productions.

Perry assembled an impressive guest list for his launch party, including Cicely Tyson, Star Jones, Holly Robinson Peete, Sidney Poitier, John Legend, Debbie Allen and Patti LaBelle.

Published 10/5/08 by the Insider

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  • Hello Mr Perry,
    My daughter is an awesomely talented singer,songwriter, arranger. Her group is Jocelyn Ellis and The Alpha Theory. You have set a wonderful example for her to aspire to. God Bless You!
    Anonymous 7/13/09 Reply
  • I am glad to know that you have received my comment .to tell the truth , i'm really into those shows of yours .And again I really enjoy watching your shows . I really don't know what to say right now ,but I just want to keep in touch with you ....
    Anonymous 11/4/08 Reply
  • I was there at the event and at the Gospel brunch at his estate the next day and it was amazing! unlike anything I have ever witnessed. Especially when he turned the dinner into a concert by using the magic words imagine that.... and walla......
    Anonymous 10/29/08 Reply
  • I am so proud!!! I have a talented son you would also appreciate! I promise!!
    Anonymous 10/21/08 Reply
  • I am so proud!!! I have a talented son you would also appreciate! I promise!!
    Anonymous 10/21/08 Reply
  • I am so proud!!! I have a talented son you would also appreciate! I promise!!
    Anonymous 10/21/08 Reply
  • I am so proud!!! I have a talented son you would also appreciate! I promise!!
    Anonymous 10/21/08 Reply
  • Tyler Perry is the best example I've seen in a LONG time of the American Dream coming true. In this day when we have a candidate for president who wants every American to be beholden to the govt., Tyler Perry - who was homeless a few years ago - had...
    MISSMOO 10/13/08 Reply
  • this is really awesome, i love all of Tyler Perry shows, just keep up the good work.
    carol
    Las vegas
    Anonymous 10/6/08 Reply