Favorite's Fridays: Tyler Perry

This week, I was all prepared to post a new favorite beauty product. However, I have put that off until next week because of something very special that happened to us on Wednesday. My daughter, son-in-law and my good friend, Jessica Canseco, went to a restaurant around the corner from my office in Beverly Hills for dinner after work. We enjoyed a light bite, some drinks and conversation for about an hour until someone very special walked in the door: Tyler Perry. My daughter (Krysten) started freaking out (which she doesn't normally do with celebrities, since we live and work in Beverly Hills and see famous people on a semi-daily basis) when she saw him and immediately called it to our attention. Because Jessica had met him before, Krysten had convinced her to take her over so she could take a quick picture with him. They were both giddy school girls and I watched them go over and speak to him for about 3 minutes before I jumped in a photo with him and Krysten. Later, Krysten told me this is the conversation that had taken place:

Jessica: My name is Jessica Canseco, this is my friend Krysten. She would love to take a photo with you if that is okay?
Tyler Perry: OF COURSE!
Tyler Perry: What is your name? (looking straight in her eyes)
Krysten: My name is Krysten, and I am so honored to meet you. My husband and I just cry laughing at your movies and we just love everything you do!
Tyler Perry: That means so much to me. (Hugged Krysten - held her hand the whole time etc.)

(takes a photo with Krysten and I jump in too)

Krysten: Would it be okay if my husband came over to meet you too?
Tyler Perry: Of course! My pleasure!
Jeff comes in, they meet, and we all say thank you etc and go back to our table....

Krysten, Jeff and I couldn't stop talking about how incredibly charming and sweet he was. He was so nice to Krysten and literally made her feel so special. Krysten and her godmother (Annie) introduced me to his Madea movies a few years back, and now I look forward to every one that comes out. He is incredibly handsome and tall in person, and we just can't get over how wonderful and gracious he was to us.

Tyler, if you ever read this, thank you for taking a few minutes of your time to engage with us and take photos with us. We are so thankful for your movies, talent and incredible character that shines through your work - which is a true testament to your beliefs and love for people.

Next week, look for another favorite's fridays beauty product - unless we are so lucky to strike the lotto twice and meet Mr. Tyler Perry again!

xoxo,
Athena Karsant

We can't wait to see PEEPLES (which comes out TODAY) 
& Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas (which comes out later this year)