Tyler Perry, a close friend and supporter of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, called their relationship “really moving” and a former Suits actress.
The actor discussed the marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex when he appeared on Today with Hoda & Jenna. Tyler praised their obvious love for one another and said: “I wish everyone knew how deeply these two people love one another, but I do know this about the two of them.
“In spite of all the odds against them doing so, they managed to locate one another. The love they share is so incredibly moving that I just wanted to do everything in my power to help them “He continued, making reference to his offer for them to relocate to his $18 million (approximately £15.8 million) Los Angeles home in May 2020 after they stepped down as senior royals and did so.
The couple lived there with their oldest child Archie for about three months during what Tyler described as “a very difficult time for them” before making the decision to buy their own $14 million (about £11.2 million) home in the posh Montecito neighborhood, which is also home to celebrities like Oprah Winfrey.
“If I don’t have that, what she and Harry have, I don’t want it,” he continued of their relationship. “That’s really amazing.” Tyler had a son named Aman, who was born in 2014, with the model Gelila Bekele, whom he dated from 2007 until 2020.
On May 19, 2018, Harry and Meghan exchanged vows at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. The bride wore a Clare Waight Keller of Givenchy long-sleeve floor-length dress with a boat neckline, followed by a halterneck Stella McCartney gown for her evening reception. The Duchess recently disclosed that Tyler contacted her soon after her royal wedding to offer support, and the two’s friendship developed from there.
She stated in a conversation with the Cut that “you can sometimes tell your life story to a stranger on a plane as opposed to some of the people that are closest to you.”
Tyler celebrated his 41st birthday on Instagram with the following message, which was a rare public tribute to Meghan: “Over the past few years, I’ve watched your life unfold right in front of me. I have seen you go through things that would have broken many people.
“Seeing how content you, your husband, and your children are right now makes me feel incredibly proud. I’m happy to wish Princess Meghan a happy birthday.”
