Tyler Perry 'Has Been Taking Care' of 'House of Horrors' Turpin Family, Oprah Winfrey Says: 'He Is the Quiet Good Samaritan'

Mar. 15, 2025

Tyler Perry, the Turpin family.Photo:Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty; David-Louis Turpin/Facebook

Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty; David-Louis Turpin/Facebook

Tyler Perryhas been doing good for theTurpin familybehind closed doors, according toOprah Winfrey.

During thePaley Honors Fall Galaat the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 4, Winfrey, 70, spoke of Perry’s charity work as he was honored with The Paley Honors Award for his landmark achievements in media.

“Tyler saw that special, and he reached out, and until this moment, no one has known that Tyler Perry has been taking care of those now almost grown children, making sure they have the financial, the psychological and the emotional support to grow themselves forward,” she continued.

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Tyler Perry at The Paley Center for Media Fall Gala in December 2024.Leon Bennett/FilmMagic

Leon Bennett/FilmMagic

In early 2018, Jordan Turpin — who was 17 at the time — escaped her family’s California home and called 911 to report the abuse that her parents, David and Louise Turpin, had inflicted on their 13 children for years.

The Turpin family.David-Louis Turpin/Facebook

David and Louise were eventually convicted on 14 felony counts and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. The Turpin siblings, who ranged from 2 to 29 at the time of their rescue — have since made new lives for themselves and have a strong bond with one another.

Tyler Perry and Oprah in December 2023.Gilbert Flores/Variety/Getty

Gilbert Flores/Variety/Getty

Winfrey went on to speak more about Perry’s philanthropy, saying, “He is the quiet Good Samaritan. He’s the fixer. He’s the healer.”

“Most of his charity, no one ever sees or hears about. The majority of people watch the news and they think, ‘Oh, what a shame,’ [but] Tyler watches and says, ‘What can I do to make a change?’ " she added.

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Winfrey then recalled an instance when Perry, 55, was there for her in a time of need: “Once, I was going through some crisis and Tyler flew from Georgia to California, knocked on my door and surprised me.”

“I opened the door and he said, ‘I needed to see your face. You’re going to be all right,’ and he turned around and went back home,” she continued. “I will never forget it. I will take that moment to my grave because Tyler is a miracle.”

source: people.com