Tyler Perry Responds Tense to Questions About Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Saying ‘I Didn’t Prepare Them for California’

Tyler Perry gave a notably tense response when asked about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during a recent interview with The Sunday Times.

The 55-year-old filmmaker, known as one of Hollywood’s most influential figures, has long been a close friend of the Sussexes. Perry famously opened his Californian home to the couple in 2020 when they made their transition to life in the U.S.

When asked how he helped prepare Meghan and Harry for their move, Perry dismissed the question, saying, “I didn’t.” He went on to explain, “Meghan is from California. She knows California well. So there was nothing to prepare them for”, reported by Page Six.

Over the years, Perry’s bond with the Sussexes has only grown stronger, with him now serving as the godfather to their daughter, Lilibet, adding a deeply personal connection to their friendship.

Despite his seemingly curt response to the interview, it’s clear that Perry’s relationship with Meghan and Harry remains as solid as ever. The filmmaker, who has often been a support system for the couple, explained that his connection with them has also become a subject of public intrigue.

When asked about the intense curiosity surrounding the Sussexes, Perry responded, “You’re from the UK, you tell me,” before adding, “I will say this: what I learned about mentioning them—because there’s this insatiable appetite to know all about them—is that any question asked becomes the headline of anything I say.”

Perry’s unease with the subject was palpable during the conversation, leading the interviewer to remark that it was “clearly time to cut to the next scene.”

However, Perry’s close friendship with Meghan was clearly on display just last week, when she supported him at The Paley Honors gala in Beverly Hills. This gesture highlights that despite the media frenzy surrounding them, their bond remains as strong as ever.