Tyler Perry is reaching into his pockets to assist out actress Cocoa Brown in her time of want. Brown and her son, Phoenix, suffered a devastating loss when their Fayetteville dwelling, situated half-hour exterior of Atlanta metropolis limits, burned down on Feb. 18.
In line with TMZ, the blaze is believed to have began with a candle that fell onto a pile of garments. The 51-year-old and 12-year-old son escaped with their pets unhurt, however misplaced all of their private belongings.
The Tyler Perry Studio’s proprietor reportedly provided $400,000 to assist the actress discover a new home. She and Perry labored collectively for years when she starred in six seasons of “For Higher or Worse” from 2011 to 2017, in addition to on 2014’s “The Single Mothers Membership.”
The leisure mogul’s philanthropy shouldn’t be restricted to in and across the Metro Atlanta space. In 2021, he obtained the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the governing physique of the Academy Awards. “You understand, once I got down to assist somebody, it’s my intention to just do that. I’m not attempting to do something apart from meet anyone at their humanity,” stated the “Mea Culpa” creator in his acceptance speech.
Different notable moments of Perry’s good will embrace utilizing his private aircraft to ship water and private items to Jamaica after the island was pummeled by Hurricane Dorian. Most notably, final yr, she joined the struggle of South Carolina resident Josephine Wright, who was battling a land developer to retain possession of land that had been handed down by way of her household for the reason that finish of the Civil Warfare. The 94-year-old handed away in January, simply weeks earlier than Perry was set at hand over the keys to her new household dwelling.
“Ms. Josephine Wright, although we spoke by cellphone, I used to be so trying ahead to assembly you in individual subsequent month at hand you the keys to your new home, however God had different plans,” wrote Perry in a heartbroken put up about her transition.
Alright now! Mr. Tyler Perry is conscious of the state of affairs concerning Ms. Josephine Wright! I’ve bought a sense this may find yourself being an entire motion! She says she simply needs to maintain her property and he or she needs Bailey Level Funding Group to depart her alone!Go get em household! pic.twitter.com/6VTcXWt5w2
— Unapologetically Black & Optimistic (@KimWrites4U) June 28, 2023
The “Madea” creator has additionally been identified to increase a serving to hand to different actors, resembling Geoffrey Owens. The “Cosby Present” alum returned to his craft after Perry forged him on “The Have and The Have Nots,” following public ridicule for Owens working at a Dealer Joe’s.
As for Brown, the director shouldn’t be the one individual searching for her and her son. Mates have additionally launched a GoFundMe with a $100,000 purpose. “Cocoa’s beacon of pleasure in our lives by way of her unbelievable comedy, now faces an unimaginable problem and he or she and her son should rebuild their lives from scratch. Whereas we’re grateful to listen to that they’re protected, the street forward is undoubtedly daunting,” reads the crowdfunding effort’s description.
Apart from financial presents, Brown’s family members have additionally requested individuals to unfold the phrase and to supply assist within the type of phrases of encouragement and emotional assist. On the time of this report, the fund has surpassed $70,000. Perry’s provide was made in non-public, and it was not mirrored within the whole.
Prime donors are Tiffany Haddish, Byron Allen, and Marlon Wayans, who every contributed $5,000. Different business friends who offered financial reduction embrace comedians Lil Rel Howery and Luenell Campbell, “Sistas” actress Crystal Hayslett, actors Wendell James and “A Fall From Grace” lead Crystal Fox.
Actress Cocoa Brown is overwhelmed with pleasure after Tyler Perry donated $400K to her after her dwelling burned down
She’s gotten different donations from Tiffany Haddish, Marlon Wayans, Byron Allen, Sherri Shepherd, “The Breakfast Membership” podcast workforce, and quite a few different mates, household and… pic.twitter.com/XN4se51J9z
— Glock Topickz (@Glock_Topickz) February 23, 2024
In a Feb. 22 Instagram put up, the entertainer wrote that the lack of her dwelling was “essentially the most devastating factor that’s ever occurred to me… I’m not OK however your entire love and assist has been extremely gracious and type.” Within the feedback, an outpouring of gratitude that Brown and Phoenix had been protected, and message of affection might be noticed. Nonetheless, the standup comedian needed to deal with an nameless particular person who expressed frustration with the donation course of.
“I can’t imagine I’ve to deal with this throughout this time, however I need the file to be identified and documented that I did have insurance coverage I couldn’t have had a house or lived in a group with an HOA with out it. And I’ve but to satisfy any insurance coverage firm that writes you a verify the date after one thing tragic occurs to you,” she started in a Feb. 23 Instagram Story put up.
She continued, “Secondly, I didn’t arrange my GoFundMe it was accomplished by family and friends. I do know nothing about these charges and from what I’ve been instructed I eat the charges not the givers. I’m simply actually flabbergasted that somebody would select a time in my life so devastating to make it about not serving to me at this current time due to charges, particularly after they might’ve picked up the cellphone and known as me identical to lots of our colleagues have.”
Brown would go on to specific thanks for many who proceed to donate to the fund and in non-public, in addition to those that have stored her and Phoenix of their prayers.
