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Say Amen! The Stars Were Out For Tyler Perry Studios' Gospel Brunch

The brunch was the final event at Tyler Perry Studio's historic opening weekend celebrations.
Say Amen! The Stars Were Out For Tyler Perry Studios' Gospel Brunch
By Paula Rogo · Updated December 6, 2020
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After being regaled by the excellence and glamour surrounding the grand opening of Tyler Perry Studios, the star-studded weekend of events continued on Sunday with a gospel brunch.

The brunch included the musical stylings of the SEEit Choir led by Greg Kirkland Jr., and a powerful sermon by Bishop T. D. Jakes.

Just the night before, Perry invited hundreds of A-list celebrities to celebrate the grand opening of his studios in Atlanta, making him the only Black man to own a major movie studio in the U.S.

Perry invited Hollywood heavyweights such as Oprah Winfrey, Cecily Tyson, Spike Lee, Ava DuVernay, Beyoncé, Jay Z, Halle Berry and many more.

Check out the who’s who that were at the brunch.

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Jennifer Hudson and Bevy Smith
Hudson blessed the event with her vocals at Tyler Perry Studio’s gospel brunch during the historic opening weekend celebrations.
Say Amen! The Stars Were Out For Tyler Perry Studios' Gospel Brunch
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Tina Knowles Lawson and Nicole Ari Parker
The duo were at Tyler Perry Studio’s gospel brunch during the historic opening weekend celebrations.
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Vanessa Williams
The actress was at Tyler Perry Studio’s gospel brunch during the historic opening weekend celebrations.
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Bishop T.D. Jakes and April Ryan
Jakes gave a powerful sermon at Tyler Perry Studio’s gospel brunch during the historic opening weekend celebrations.
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Sunny Hostin
“The View” host was at Tyler Perry Studio’s gospel brunch during the historic opening weekend celebrations of the studio.
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Anita Baker and Bevy Smith
The legendary singer and sassy host were at Tyler Perry Studio’s gospel brunch during the historic opening weekend celebrations.
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Michelle Williams
The singer was at Tyler Perry Studio’s gospel brunch during the historic opening weekend celebrations.
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Joy Ann Reid, Yolanda Adams and Stacey Abrams
Say Amen! The Stars Were Out For Tyler Perry Studios' Gospel Brunch
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Kirk and Tammy Franklin
Say Amen! The Stars Were Out For Tyler Perry Studios' Gospel Brunch
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