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Man of the Hour - Tonight's episode of The Mo'Nique Show is a special tribute to actor/screenwriter/director/producer Tyler Perry, the creative genius behind the Madea franchise.\r\r(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Dreams Become Reality - Born in New Orleans, Perry left for Atlanta in his early 20s to pursue his theatrical dreams. \r\r(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Unstoppable - Perry's first play, I Know I've Been Changed, was both a critical and financial failure. Undaunted, he continued to develop his craft and was soon producing sold-out shows. \r\r(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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More Than Madea - Although he's best known for his work as Madea, Perry has had much success with feature films outside of that franchise. His other work includes Daddy's Little Girls, Why Did I Get Married?, and For Colored Girls.\r(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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The $400 Million Man - Perry's movies have raked in $400 million wordwide, and he ranks as one of the highest-paid executives in Hollywood.\r\r(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Success - Perry's most recent film, Madea's Big Happy Family, opened at No. 2 in the box office, raking in a reported $25.8 million in its first weekend.\r\r(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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This Evening's Entertainment - Mo'Nique introduces the Tyler Perry ensemble. \r\r(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Everbody Plays a Part - Key band members look on as Mo'Nique brings out the ensemble.\r\r(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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A Star-Studded Gospel Affair - From Left: Cheryl "Pepsii" Riley, Chandra Currelley-Young, Danny Clay and the Craig Lewis Band. \r\r(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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A Song From the Heart - Singer Chandra Currelley-Young belts out a tune in honor of Perry's accomplishments. \r\r(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Double the Talent - Chandra Currelley-Young began acting in 1992 and had her stage debut in the Debbie Allen production Soul Possessed.\r\r(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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A Madea Regular - Since 2003, Currelley-Young has appeared in several of Perry's plays and movies.\r\r(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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A Powerful Union - The Craig Lewis Band jams out with Cheryl "Pepsii" Riley.\r\r(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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No Stranger to the Game - Cheryl "Pepsii" Riley was a strong presence in the late '80s R&B scene with hits such as "Every Little Thing About You" and "Thanks for My Child."\r\r(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)

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Internet Celebrities - With various viral videos floating throughout the Internet, the Craig Lewis Band has developed a sturdy buzz for themselves, based on pure talent.\r\r(Photo: Darnell Williams/BET)