Tyler Perry has revealed that he has never understood why his character Madea is so popular.
The actor director has brought thte character to the big screen in recent years in movies such as Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Madea's Family Reunion and Madea Goes To Jail.
And another Madea project is on the horizon as Madea's Big Happy Family is currently being filmed.
Speaking to Yahoo the filmmaker said: "I resented the fact that she became so famous and so many people loved her, because I just didn’t get it, and I did not get her.
"But these days grandmothers are much younger, and much busier. Back in the day, there were grandmothers who would be there for you, give you counsel, and I think that's what she represents to a lot of people."
"Now I'm at a place whereas long as the audience love to see it, I'll do it. But the minute they stop coming - that old broad, she's dead. She's outta here. She is gonna die a quick death."
Perry is back behind the camera as well as in front of it next month with his latest movie Why Did I Get Married Too?
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