Tyler Perry: Why I Cast Kim Kardashian in The Marriage Counselor
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Why did Tyler Perry cast Kim Kardashian in The Marriage Counselor?
"She literally has millions of young people following her," the writer, director and actor wrote on his official website last week. "I thought and still do think, that it would be very responsible of her to be a part of this film."
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Perry, 42, explained that Kardashian, 31, is just a supporting role in the film: she plays Ava, pal and coworker to the titular, romantically-challenged marriage counselor Judith (Jurnee Smollett).
The Madea's Family Reunion star said he cast Kardashian "about two months ago, long before I even heard about Kim's marriage or divorce." (The reality star filed for divorce from Kris Humphries on Oct. 31 after 72 days of marriage.)
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"Millions of young people adore her and are following her every move," wrote Perry. "If one of those young people see this film and find the strength to live a better life and not go through what these characters went through in this movie, then we have all done what I feel I'm being led to do here."
But Perry quickly discovered his casting choice was controversial. "Y'all gave me a new movie title," he quipped. "Diary of a Mad Black Woman Cause You Hired Kim Kardashian, Don't Make Me Take Off My Earrings and Boycott Yo A**."
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"Because I believe that my films speak from the inside out, why wouldn't Kim Kardashian be invited into a film about Faith, Forgiveness and the healing power of God?" he asked. "What is wrong with that?"
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31...why not* (typo!)
"Millions of young people adore her and are following her every move," so why no capitalize on that and make millions off of them coming to see her in my next mediocre movie...? Ridiculous.
are YOU FRICKING KIDDING ME i am so tired of people far from perfect judging people like they have done no wrong IT'S A FREAKING MOVIE NOT THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION you gone boycott a movie because he use somebody you don't like it is so many more important thing going on in te world for ppl to be focused on something soooo stupid geesh
heather i dos so concur thanks for sharing
Just b/c Tyler Perry is a black director doesn't mean he has to hire only black actors. Bringing up Kim K's past is irrelevant. Only God can judge. Remember what the good book says about throwing stones, and the disciples past histories weren't squeaky clean either! Not comparing her to a disciple, but who is Perry trying to reach? Not the Christians who will come out and support the film already, but those in the world who would only come b/c Kim is in it, therefore reaching the masses. Kim's sins aren't bigger than anyone else's, esp. those on here judging her!
I think that Kim K. is a waist of space.!! I under stand that God uses everyone.!! But I doubt she be a use bc she made a sex tape with Ray J. & all she want is to be on TV.. Not work for the Lord.!! WAIST OF SPACE WAIST OF SPACE, DELETE KIM K DELETE KIM K!! I'm NOT supporting this dumb crap!
Tyler's "official" letter of explanation for putting kim k in his movie seemed a bit sarcastic and condescending toward those (of all races) who've backed him since day one of his career. Why shouldn't he put kim k in one of his faith-based, Godly movies? Well, maybe because she shows no remorse for her sex tape (they're making money off of it still and it lacked any Godly theme), she's been married twice in a very short period of time and didn't take her vows seriously (hey Tyler, where's the respect and consideration for others and mainly God regarding her recent stunt), she uses vulgar language, and continues to go on a downward spiral of being immoral, nasty, and low class. No matter how many young people "worship" kim k or look to her as a role model, Tyler should differentiate between QUALITY and quantity. He's looking at the dollar sign. Consider the money you make off this movie dirty. And know you know the old saying that is SO TRUE - "God don't like dirty".
Tyler rethink this, please?
ok for crying out loud people get a grip. Tyler makes good movies and YES my little comquats movies are supposed to make a profit ( shudders!) Any sane director is always looking to explad his audience. Watch it don't watch it - No one cares. "We will drop you " Seriously ? Ha ! Carry on with your judgemental selves. !
tyler perry's movie has wrapped. :)
I do not understand why people are so shocked and against the idea. Tyler always puts random people in his films. He reaches out to all types of audiences every time with his choice of actors. This did not come as a surprise to me and I will not be boycotting this movie. He is still a great writer, producer, and actor. Her part in the film will probably be short and irrelevant anyways. I will be seeing it opening day, Kardashian or no Kardashian.
I support that Tyler!
I've loved all of your movies and plays in the past, but I will not be seeing this movie. I'm so over the Kardashians. They are too overrated, and to put her in one of your movies, I just don't understand it.
Tyler uses Godly rhetoric to appease Christian women. Knowing that a majority of us are raised with Christ in our lives, so we are going to support anything positive and represents our belief in God and His Son, Christ Jesus. But if you, like Kim Kardashian, are found to be a fraud, and are pretending to be what you aren't for the almighty dollar, we will drop you.
wtf... Really ? all of you's shut the HELL up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don,t give a f***!
Someone said he cast her because he wants a different audience of white women. This white woman and all of my white woman friends have watched and loved his movies from the get-go, especially the more serious ones. They have great messages for everyone! It doesn't matter what color my skin is. I, however, cannot stand what little I know of Kim and family. Again, skin color is unimportant; I would say the same regardless. They are spoiled, shallow, selfish, vain idiots who think their crap smells like roses.
i think it will be a nice movie.
boycott his movie and show him that by casting her in it, he's doomed his ratings....
why wouldn't she take the part? because she can't act? i guess though the fact that she is in this movie is going to bring in a lot more people and we know what makes this world turn around.