Knowing the success of his "Madea" franchise alone, it's not too surprising that Tyler Perry tops Forbes’ “Entertainment’s High...aid Men” list this year. According to Forbes, Perry pulled in $130 million in 12 months, beginning in May 2010.

TV shows “Meet the Browns” and “House of Payne” are huge moneymakers, as are Perry’s wildly popular movies. The actor/producer/director/screenwriter will star in the upcoming film adaptation of James Patterson’s Alex Cross detective novels.

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer earned his spot at No. 2 with some help from the fourth “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie, which raked in $1 billion globally. This pushed Bruckheimer’s yearly haul to $113 million.

Steven Spielberg ranks third with $107 million in earnings this year. The famed director has two films going head-to-head this fall – “War Horse” and “The Adventures of Tin Tin.”

Music men Elton John, who took home $100 million, and “American Idol” guru Simon Cowell, with $90 million, round out the list’s Top 5.

Author James Patterson comes in at No. 6, having made $84 million this year thanks to his best-selling books.

Talk show host Phil McGraw (aka “Dr. Phil”) made $80 million from his TV empire, featuring shows like “The Doctors.” This earns him the No. 7 spot.

Leonardo DiCaprio is the lone actor on the list, thanks to big budget hits like “Inception” and “Shutter Island.” Leo made $77 million, putting him at No. 8.

The ninth highest-paid man in showbiz happens to be Howard Stern, with his lucrative satellite radio deal. Stern pulled in a salary of $76 million this year.

Despite his scandal, Tiger Woods makes the list. The world’s best-paid athlete comes in at No. 10 after earning $75 million.

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This of course means that the end times are upon us.

Everybody loves a black man when he's in a dress.

Congrats, this man came from nothing to the highest paid man in showbiz. That's awesome

But.....jesus christ his movies are terrible.

formallypickles said:

Congrats, this man came from nothing to the highest paid man in showbiz. That's awesome

But.....jesus christ his movies are terrible.

I suppose he works hard to make all that crap

NDRU said:

formallypickles said:

Congrats, this man came from nothing to the highest paid man in showbiz. That's awesome

But.....jesus christ his movies are terrible.

I suppose he works hard to make all that crap

His plays were GOOD. I never saw one of his movies.. I liked the plays I seen too much and I heard his movies sucked in comparison.

I guess I will check out his movies... just not interested. I am glad he achieved success. He worked hard to get there.

paintedlady said:

Everybody loves a black man when he's in a dress.

and a black lady in a maid's uniform. makes one wanna holla "HELP" $$$$$$$

Music men Elton John, who took home $100 million, and “American Idol” guru Simon Cowell, with $90 million, round out the list’s Top 5.

reminds me of the bitchfight those two had a while ago, which by the look of those numbers Simon was 100% correct, whether Elton had a point or not.

Christ, how does James Patterson ranked up there?? His writing is plain pulp fiction crap Who reads the garbage he writes

Not to knock Perry's success but how come Madea movies can rake in millions but when movies like The Great Debators, Miracle at St. Anna and Rosewood come out everybody stays home.

HotGritz said:

Not to knock Perry's success but how come Madea movies can rake in millions but when movies like The Great Debators, Miracle at St. Anna and Rosewood come out everybody stays home.

I'll give u 1 guess.

Graycap23 said:

HotGritz said:

Not to knock Perry's success but how come Madea movies can rake in millions but when movies like The Great Debators, Miracle at St. Anna and Rosewood come out everybody stays home.

I'll give u 1 guess.

I have two guesses and both make me very sad.

Empress said:

Christ, how does James Patterson ranked up there?? His writing is plain pulp fiction crap Who reads the garbage he writes

Isn't Tyler Perry planning on doing a movie with one of James Patterson characters, Alex Cross? Match made in heaven? I'm actually kind of curious about how it will turn out, still don't see Tyler as Alex Cross, but who knows. After reading one of the more recent Cross books I think the character has played out now, I didn't enjoy it at all, maybe the movie will give it a boost.

To bad he's based in Atlanta, I could use a part-time job, I could be an extra or something.

HotGritz said:

Graycap23 said:

I'll give u 1 guess.

I have two guesses and both make me very sad.

Me 2.

Y'all can talk all the BULLSHIT y'all want to about Tyler Perry! Getting to be the "Highest Paid Man" in all of showbiz...

Hold up...wait a minute!

That should read...Getting to be the "Highest Paid Man" in ALL of MOTHERFUCKING showbiz...is NO easy task to accomplish!

By any stretch of the imagination!

I applaud his success and wholeheartedly look forward to much more of it! [img:$uid]http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e70/SexyBeautifulOne/e5032344.gif[/img:$uid]

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

Y'all can talk all the BULLSHIT y'all want to about Tyler Perry! Getting to be the "Highest Paid Man" in all of showbiz...

Hold up...wait a minute!

That should read...Getting to be the "Highest Paid Man" in ALL of MOTHERFUCKING showbiz...is NO easy task to accomplish!

By any stretch of the imagination!

I applaud his success and wholeheartedly look forward to much more of it! [img:$uid]http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e70/SexyBeautifulOne/e5032344.gif[/img:$uid]

:confused:

I thought I (and others) criticized his lack of support as a serious actor... many only pay attention to him because of his "safer" roles he plays as a mean momma on a mission. I don't think anyone here has said any bullshit about the man or his talent.

Well I'm the highest paid man in the cat-food tasting biz and you don't see anyone writing articles about me.

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

Y'all can talk all the BULLSHIT y'all want to about Tyler Perry! Getting to be the "Highest Paid Man" in all of showbiz...

Hold up...wait a minute!

That should read...Getting to be the "Highest Paid Man" in ALL of MOTHERFUCKING showbiz...is NO easy task to accomplish!

By any stretch of the imagination!

I applaud his success and wholeheartedly look forward to much more of it! [img:$uid]http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e70/SexyBeautifulOne/e5032344.gif[/img:$uid]

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

Y'all can talk all the BULLSHIT y'all want to about Tyler Perry! Getting to be the "Highest Paid Man" in all of showbiz...

Hold up...wait a minute!

That should read...Getting to be the "Highest Paid Man" in ALL of MOTHERFUCKING showbiz...is NO easy task to accomplish!

By any stretch of the imagination!

I applaud his success and wholeheartedly look forward to much more of it! [img:$uid]http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e70/SexyBeautifulOne/e5032344.gif[/img:$uid]

I tend to agree, even though I'd say it's more than just the money, it's about the access and prestige he now has access to. I guess we'll see within the next 10 years or so who he really is.

morningsong said:

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

Y'all can talk all the BULLSHIT y'all want to about Tyler Perry! Getting to be the "Highest Paid Man" in all of showbiz...

Hold up...wait a minute!

That should read...Getting to be the "Highest Paid Man" in ALL of MOTHERFUCKING showbiz...is NO easy task to accomplish!

By any stretch of the imagination!

I applaud his success and wholeheartedly look forward to much more of it! [img:$uid]http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e70/SexyBeautifulOne/e5032344.gif[/img:$uid]

I tend to agree, even though I'd say it's more than just the money, it's about the access and prestige he now has access to. I guess we'll see within the next 10 years or so who he really is.

The man seems to have range IMO... I hope he is as celebrated in other new and challenging roles.

Morgan Freeman is getting old and he can't play all the fun manly black roles anymore.

morningsong said:

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

Y'all can talk all the BULLSHIT y'all want to about Tyler Perry! Getting to be the "Highest Paid Man" in all of showbiz...

Hold up...wait a minute!

That should read...Getting to be the "Highest Paid Man" in ALL of MOTHERFUCKING showbiz...is NO easy task to accomplish!

By any stretch of the imagination!

I applaud his success and wholeheartedly look forward to much more of it! [img:$uid]http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e70/SexyBeautifulOne/e5032344.gif[/img:$uid]

I tend to agree, even though I'd say it's more than just the money, it's about the access and prestige he now has access to. I guess we'll see within the next 10 years or so who he really is.

Well he has been doing this for 12 years now....

paisleypark4 said:

morningsong said:

I tend to agree, even though I'd say it's more than just the money, it's about the access and prestige he now has access to. I guess we'll see within the next 10 years or so who he really is.

Well he has been doing this for 12 years now....

Yeah, but now he's got power and status among his peers. He ain't scratching to reach the top he is the top. Now it's what he decides to do with the challenges that are in front of him or does he slack and settle. we'll see.

paintedlady said:

Everybody loves a black man when he's in a dress.

Flip's still the sexiest.

I didnt know Dr. Phil was pulling in that kind of Cash.....Oprah sold him "The Dr. Phil show" years ago and man is he banking some money......I also didnt know his production company produces "The Doctors"9(a show I have yet to watch, Dr. Oz is enough 'Doc talk" for me)...

Technically Tyler Perry EARNED that much, which is not the same as getting PAID that much. He earned that much because he produces his own movies and, so far, they've been profitable. If he had produced a series of bombs he wouldn't even have been on the list.

And this is not hate! More power to him! In fact, maybe its even more impressive. But its definitely not the same as say, Leo DiCaprio, who was PAID $77 million to act.

Cerebus said:

Technically Tyler Perry EARNED that much, which is not the same as getting PAID that much. He earned that much because he produces his own movies and, so far, they've been profitable. If he had produced a series of bombs he wouldn't even have been on the list.

And this is not hate! More power to him! In fact, maybe its even more impressive. But its definitely not the same as say, Leo DiCaprio, who was PAID $77 million to act.

Alright Mr. Specific

morningsong said:

Cerebus said:

Technically Tyler Perry EARNED that much, which is not the same as getting PAID that much. He earned that much because he produces his own movies and, so far, they've been profitable. If he had produced a series of bombs he wouldn't even have been on the list.

And this is not hate! More power to him! In fact, maybe its even more impressive. But its definitely not the same as say, Leo DiCaprio, who was PAID $77 million to act.

Alright Mr. Specific

I just think its interesting. Like I said, maybe its even more impressive.

That's amazing. This man came from literally nothing. Didn't he live out of his car for seven years? It's even better that he's black lol. A true 'rags to riches' story. Madea's Family Reunion was his absolute BEST movie, his other's have been pretty bad. "Daddy's Little Girls" and "Diary" were ok. The other ones..not so good. The plays are the bomb, however.

The most annoying line in his movies:

BYRANNNN!! BYRANNNN!! Just plain annoying.