Sensational accusation: Tyler Perry sued for sexual harassment!

Sensational accusation: Tyler Perry sued for sexual harassment!

Atlanta, USA - Tyler Perry, a prominent confidant of Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry, faces serious allegations. The actor Derek Dixon submitted a lawsuit against Perry in Los Angeles on June 13, 2025, which amounts to $ 260 million. Dixon accuses Perry of sexual harassment and coercion, which are said to have taken place during the filming of the series "The Oval" and "Ruthless". The lawsuit was reported for the first time by tmz.

In the submitted lawsuit, it is claimed that Perry has created a "compulsive, sexually exploitial dynamic" on the set. Dixon, who met Perry at the opening festival of the Tyler Perry Studios in September 2019, states that he was contractually bound to the role in "Ruthless", while at the same time he was said to have been exposed to sexual harassment and professional retaliation. Perry is said to have threatened him that he must die "the serial death" if he ignores his approaches.

allegations and personal effects

Dixon reports that he had suffered health problems, including acute stress, insomnia and stomach problems that are due to the incidents. A doctor found a dangerously low cortisol level for him, which led to the prescription of an antidepressant. The lawsuit also contains reports on inappropriate text messages and a particularly disturbing confrontation in Atlanta, in which Dixon was allegedly pressed and violent.

Perry's lawyer, Matthew Boyd, rejected the allegations as "invented annoyance allegations" and described Dixon as a fraudster. Boyd claimed that the lawsuit was an "attempted intimidation". Perry, who is known for his contribution to films such as "Gone Girl" and "Don’t Look Up" and received a star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood in 2019, is now under considerable pressure.

relationship with the sussexes

Tyler Perry is not only perceived as a successful producer and director, but also as a closer to Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry. He helped the Sussexes to settle down to the USA after moving and at times offered them accommodation in his villa. In this respect you can see Perry as a supportive figure in a turbulent chapter of the royal family.

The lawsuit from Derek Dixon and the associated allegations, however, throw a shadow on Perry's reputation. The public will now observe exactly how this situation develops and what effects it could have on Perry's career and on his relationships in the entertainment industry. Meanwhile, the question remains how the legal disputes between Perry and Dixon will affect the perception of the successful producer.