Tyler Perry Says He’s Free and Plans to Skip Marriage, Tears Through Spirit Tunnel — 28 Hilarious Memes & More

September 18, 2026

When it comes to Tyler Perry, he has a knack for stirring the online temps, and he stepped into the spotlight with his signature two-step and a playful clap during his viral spirit tunnel moment on The Jennifer Hudson Show.

In the clip that’s been circulating, Perry is pictured gleefully bouncing through the celebrated tunnel, holding back from delivering a full Madea-inspired pop-and-popper finish as the grand finale.

As expected, the online world exploded with side-splitting memes, remixes, and video recreations that perfectly captured Perry’s carefree antics at the heart of the meme universe.

For Perry, the moment served a dual purpose: he used the appearance to promote his Netflix threequel, Why Did I Get Married Again?, which was sitting at No. 1 on the platform’s charts.

During the chat, when Hudson asked whether he intends to marry again, Perry—who isn’t known for his fondness of marriage—offered this reply:

“Nope!” he replied, eliciting laughter from the audience. “It’s not the marriage that gets to me, it’s the divorce,” noted Perry, who recently turned 57.

“Everyone I know who did well and then fell apart financially did so because of a divorce. So I’m happy staying unbound.”

Which Tyler Perry spirit tunnel remix is your favorite? Did you watch Why Did I Get Married Again? If you did, which scene stood out to you the most? If you didn’t, what kept you from tuning in? Share your thoughts below and enjoy a roundup of the funniest spirit-tunnel tweets, memes, and more that are buzzing online.

Danielle Brooks

I am a staff writer at New York Beacon, where I focus on culture, entrepreneurship, and the emerging voices redefining Black America. My work highlights innovators, artists, and founders whose stories often unfold beyond mainstream headlines but shape communities in meaningful ways. Through precise reporting and thoughtful storytelling, I aim to document progress, challenge narratives, and contribute to a stronger Black press tradition.