Two sexual assault lawsuits have claimed Perry has abused actors looking for opportunities in Hollywood. The mogul's lawyer denies the accounts and calls them "a $77 million money grab scam."

Alleged new texts between Tyler Perry and Mario Rodriguez, who is suing the director on claims of alleged sexual assault, have emerged. The texts appear to have been sent just months before Rodriguez filed his lawsuit against Perry and appear to show Rodriguez complaining about his health and money troubles.

Tyler Perry and Gelila Bekele share a child together and remain amicable co-parents. Learn about her filmmaking career and former relationship with the director here.