Tyler Perry has included Meghan Markle in his list of celebrated figures, along with Beyonce, Oprah, and Maya Angelou, in the project honoring Black women.
Markle was featured in a heartfelt tribute which had photos of historical icons like Nina Simone as well as former Vice President Kamala Harris.
In other snaps, regular women at work or simply in their communities were seen, as well as them being at rallies and political protests.
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Tyler took to Instagram to share the promotional video for a new song ‘BLKWMN’ – which came with black and white photos.
The new upcoming song was written by singer Ledisi and producer Jocmusiq.
The track is set to be released on February 21, and comes in with a smooth melody beginning with the lyrics: ‘Black hue, born from a golden hour…’
The video element of the song was reportedly filmed by Tyler Perry and Kvle Johnson and is expected to be widely approved by many.
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43-year-old Meghan comes in the same portrait she used to promote her Archetypes podcast on Spotify.
Other famous names featured included Queen Latifah, Tracee Ellis Ross and Quinta Brunson.
Tracee is known to be friends with Meghan and shared the teaser on her own social media, expressing gratitude to Tyler for featuring her in the beautiful tribute.
‘Thank you @ledisi and @tylerperry for including me in the beautiful tribute to Black women.’
Tyler Perry and Meghan Markle have always had a great relationship as he was key in facilitating her move with Harry to the US.
He offered his private jet for their so-called ‘freedom flight’ and helped relocate them from their home in Vancouver.
In 2020, Perry offered up his $18 million home in Santa Barbara for the couple to live in in the early days after quitting the royal family.
He’s always played a great role in Meghan’s life and again proved key in the couple’s bombshell Netflix documentary. Tyler Perry is considered family to Meghan Markle and is godfather to her three-year-old daughter Princess Lilibet.
The American filmmaker previously opened up on his friendship with the royal couple and said they can always count on him. ‘They hid out at my house for a long time. It was so great.’
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“If you ever need anything, I’m here,” and she called months later and just talked to me like I was a therapist and we just had a great conversation’, he said on Kelly Ripa’s podcast in 2023.
