Tyler Perry is accused of sexual assault and harassment in Derek Dixon's $260 million lawsuit. According to AP, Dixon—who appeared in many episodes of Perry's hit BET program The Oval—asserted that Perry took advantage of his position of authority in the business to sexually abuse him both during and after their collaboration. Here is what we know about Gelila Bekele, the ex-girlfriend of the 55-year-old producer, and their 10-year-old boy, Aman, as his personal life is thrust into the spotlight during his legal troubles.

Who is Gelila Bekele? Tyler Perry's former girlfriend is the mother of his 10-year-old son

Tyler Perry's personal life, particularly his relationship with his son, Aman, has drawn public attention in addition to the legal issues that have surrounded him. The only child of the media tycoon and Ethiopian model-activist Gelila Bekele, Aman Tyler Perry, was born on November 30, 2014.

The moniker "Aman," which means "peace," was selected to symbolize the atmosphere of Thanksgiving and the holiday season.

Perry wrote a touching message on Instagram in the January after Aman was born, saying, "I have traveled the world trying to find the peace that I have when I'm holding my sleeping son in my arms. God thank you! Amen for Aman. He's gorgeous!

Tyler Perry initially met Gelila Bekele, the mother of his child, at a Prince performance in 2007, according to a Yahoo news. Their connection grew stronger over time, leading to a relationship. They have kept co-parenting Aman, even if their romance ended in 2020. Their breakup has not been made public.

Returning to the legal dispute, Perry's attorney refuted the charges in a statement provided to USA Today.

"This is someone who approached Tyler Perry only to plan a scam, as it seems now. Attorney Matthew Boyd stated, "But Tyler won't be intimidated, and we are certain that these false allegations of harassment will be disproven."

FAQs

1 What has Tyler Perry been accused of by Derek Dixon, and who is he?

Derek Dixon is a performer who has starred in a number of episodes of Tyler Perry's BET sitcom The Oval. Tyler Perry is being sued for $260 million for sexual harassment and assault, with the claim that the writer and actor utilized his position of authority in the business to take advantage of him.

2 What is the sum at stake in Derek Dixon's case against Tyler Perry?

Derek Dixon is suing filmmaker Tyler Perry for sexual harassment and abuse of power, seeking $260 million in damages.

3 Who is Tyler Perry's mother and son?

Aman Tyler Perry, born on November 30, 2014, is Tyler Perry's sole offspring. His mother is Gelila Bekele, an Ethiopian model, filmmaker, and activist. Despite their breakup in 2020, the pair continues to co-parent Aman.

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