Tyler Perry To Be Honored With People’s Champion Award

TYLER Perry is set to be honored with the People’s Champion award at the 2020 E! People’s Choice Awards.

The 51-year-old actor, writer, producer and director, who has been hailed a “natural leader”, will be recognized for his contributions to entertainment and his support of charitable organizations such as Feeding America and Covenant House.

Perry will also be honored for his support of the families and friends of the late George Floyd, Rayshard Brooks and Secoriea Turner.

E!’s General Manager of News, Live Events and Lifestyle Digital, Jen Neal, said in a statement: “In a year of unrest and uncertainty, Tyler Perry proved a natural leader.

“From his pioneering efforts in successfully, and safely, restarting production and creating jobs at Tyler Perry Studios, to personally supporting charities and families in need, he continuously inspires hope in people. We are honored to present him with the People’s Champion of 2020 Award.”