She is presented as a tough, street-smart elderly African-American woman. [1] Madea is based on Perry's mother and his aunt. In Perry's own words, Madea is "exactly the PG version of my mother …

The crazy and comical Mabel Simmons, otherwise known as Madea, tries to wrangle her fighting family together for a family dinner regarding the health of her niece Shirley.

Feb 26, 2026 · Wondering how many Madea movies Tyler Perry made? Here's a complete list of all the Madea movies in order.

Jun 22, 2024 · Tyler Perry's Madea series delves into themes like class, infidelity, and family dynamics, offering more than just comic relief. Tyler Perry's Madea movies have jumped from the stage to the …

Jul 13, 2025 · Madea, short for Mabel Simmons, is the no-filter grandmother figure fans have grown to love. Fiercely protective of her family, quick with a one-liner and never afraid to swing her purse — or...

Apr 1, 2026 · Relive all of the laughs, chaos, and tough love when you binge your favorite classic Madea movies this April on Philo!

Mabel "Madea" Simmons is a character created and portrayed by Tyler Perry. The character is a tough elderly black woman. Madea has appeared in several plays directed by, written by, and starring Tyler …

Mabel Earlene "Madea" Simmons is the main character and protagonist of Tyler Perry's famous Madea franchise. She is a sassy grandma who has been living in Atlanta, Georgia since the 1950s (or 1972 …

Jan 19, 2026 · Tyler Perry has played Madea in over a dozen movies to date. Here's how to watch the films (as well as the plays and TV shows) in the correct order.

Jun 23, 2023 · A complete guide to watching all 11 of Tyler Perry's Madea movies in chronological order.