By Lyneka Little
Tyler Perry is the highest-paid man in entertainment, according to Forbes magazine. The actor, director and producer known for his crossdressing role as a gun-toting granny named Madea bested Steven Spielberg, Will Smith and others to become Hollywood’s top earner from May 2010 to May 2011. Perry reportedly took in $130 million over that period, $17 million more than producer Jerry Bruckheimer, who placed second on the list. Perry did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The Forbes top-ten highest-paid men in entertainment:
- Perry
- Bruckheimer
- Spielberg
- Elton John
- Simon Cowell
- James Patterson
- Dr. Phil McGraw
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Howard Stern
- Tiger Woods
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