TYLER PERRY: "I HAD To Defend Casting Kim Kardashian!"

Jun 26 | by Natasha

TheYBF.com caught up with Tyler Perry at his New York premiere for the upcoming Madea's Witness Protection flick. And surprisingly, Mr. Perry had much to say about the co-star of another of his upcoming movies, Kim Kardashian.

Deets inside...

Director and actor Tyler Perry, pictured above at the Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection New York premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater, was every bit the confident head honcho when grilled by swarms of media about his castings of both Bobbi Kristina Brown & Kim Kardashian in his respective upcoming projects, "For Better Or Worse" and The Marriage Counselor.

"I didn’t have to defend Bobbi [Kristina], I had to defend Kim," Tyler revealed to TheYBF.com at last night's premiere.

He continued:

"There was so much going on in [Kim's] marriage at the time, but all that stuff is the past. The movie is called The Marriage Counselor so, of course, there was some stuff to say about that."

And if you think Kim's acting skills (on an actual movie set that is) aren't quite sharp enough, Tyler has a different opinion:

"You know, I think she did a great job. I don't think it could of been a better time for her because she was going through so much at the time. She did a fantastic job in the movie and I’m very excited about it.”

Oh. And as for his thoughts about Kim becoming the latest chick on Kanye's throne:

"Oh, they’re dating? Hey, well, life is short. I believe you should live your life. You only have one to live.”

That's one way to look at it.

The multi-talented Mr. Perry also clapped back at the critics of Bobbi Kristina's skills as he predicts she'll have an incredible career:

"As far as Bobbi Kristina goes, I didn't have to defend her casting. The whole purpose of that was to make sure she was around people who care and love her. What I found when my mother died is that you need to be around people that you trust, and I was glad that I was able to do that for Bobbi.

That kid did a great job! She’s so talented and such an actor. I’m so proud of her. I’m telling you now, as far as she wants to go in the business she can.”

We'll be watching...

Madea's Witness Protection hits theaters this Friday!

Pics via Getty

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That was a smart move. Kim is

That was a smart move. Kim is probably one of the most popular celebrities in the world. Whether you hate her or love her, she's famous as hell.

by Jernero94
12:24 am - Jun 30, '12

y u gotta b a hater to not

y u gotta b a hater to not like kim. she's a slorebag so she's for the men. im not interested in her or koonye' dont spend my money on their products or entertainment. if u like it, i love it! but its not for me. n wont b seeing her in movies either. i see her enough on black entertertainment sites, smh.

by Anonymous
12:16 pm - Jun 29, '12

I'm skipping this movie. I

I'm skipping this movie. I haven't watched to movies I since he announced kk being cast in this movie. No hate, just no interest anymore.

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11:56 pm - Jun 27, '12

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4:47 pm - Jun 27, '12

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ewww, his arm hair is gross.....

by wtf_r_u_thinkin
3:53 pm - Jun 27, '12

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Honey that only closet Tyler will ever be coming out of is the ones that houses his suits bc the MAN is 100% MAN.

by Anonymous
12:10 pm - Jun 27, '12

I don't care what you haters

I don't care what you haters say TYLER is fine, good lookin and educated what more could you want. Well he also have money but that doesn't really matter to me bc I work for my own I just like that he's a real MAN and stands up for what he believe is the right thing to do, and I love that and him.

by Anonymous
12:08 pm - Jun 27, '12

Tyler Perry you are a fool

Tyler Perry you are a fool for hiring Kim.

by ReadingRainbow
10:20 am - Jun 27, '12

ACTUALLY that was a smart

ACTUALLY that was a smart move!!! She has millions of fans and HATERS(^^^^) that love to watch her.

by Hannah
10:18 pm - Jun 28, '12

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has he came out of the closet yet?

by Anonymous
3:36 am - Jun 27, '12

has he COME out the closet

has he COME out the closet yet...geesh

by COUGAR CAKES
9:31 am - Jun 27, '12

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Thank you... trying to read and don't know simple rules of GRAMMER

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9:59 am - Jun 27, '12

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by ReadingRainbow
10:21 am - Jun 27, '12

glad u corrected yourself

glad u corrected yourself lol!

by Anonymous
6:58 pm - Jun 27, '12

I am not a hater. I like

I am not a hater. I like Tyler P. But Kim K.?. H to the No. I will not be paying 1red cent of my hard earned dollars to see her. I have a right to my effing opinion and No, I do not like nor support her. Sorry, TP.. you don't get my support this time.

by Jan'elle
9:42 pm - Jun 26, '12

Black people are wasting

Black people are wasting their energy. Kim K has made a name for herself, she's winning all the way to the bank. I live in LA, her biggest fans are Arabs who think she's putting Armenia on the map. She has several fans from different ethnic groups. So, saying Black people made her, sounds very stupid. Honestly, she carries herself well and her show portray normal and simple things. You won't catch her drunk, partying or doing stupid things. I went to her store and most of the people I saw shopping there were non black people. So, a lot of white, Asian, Latin people love her.

by Anon
7:01 pm - Jun 26, '12

Wow way to generalize a whole

Wow way to generalize a whole group of people! Just so u know, I'm WHITE & I don't like Kim K! Surprise! I also know A lot of Different people (White,Asian,Latino,etc..) who guess what? DON'T LIKE HER EITHER! I know for a fact Black people have no reason whatsoever to be jealous. LOL! Go to any major site like People, TMZ, US & go look at the comments, they are not positive & majority of the people ARE NOT BLACK! Take your racism & negativity some where else you tool!

by Anonymous
12:19 pm - Jun 28, '12

tp gave bk a job, so she can

tp gave bk a job, so she can focus on something positive. he's not working on a biopic because clive already said no. whit prob didn't want a biopic on her life,or he doesn't want to rehash that drama. w/out him releasing the music, her image, it can't go ahead. just like the fact that wh wasn't murdered, tp isn't out to ryde off her fame. let's be real in wh last years tp career was bigger than wh.

by pp
6:42 pm - Jun 26, '12

Are u really dumb enough to

Are u really dumb enough to think TP need Clive permission to do a bio. Do u know how many bio pictures & books are done without consent from the celeb or their estate. Come on now, don't be dumb your entire life. Books have already been written about Whitney over the years without her permission and they dam sure didn't ask white boy Clive. TP just want to do it right. He want the story from BK & not her drug dealers.

by Atl_Finest
9:31 pm - Jun 26, '12

To The same person (S),

To The same person (S), strippers, Aspiring whore and wannabes defending this woman. You guys need a reality check about what life and integrity really is. Shame on you for putting this immoral POS on a pedestal lmao. REally? You guys defending Kim Kardashian? What is this world coming to? Glad to see others are smart and not dumb to fall for this money-making machine bunch-give-me-all-I-give-back-nothing. She dating Kanye is Karma getting back at her slowly but surley because Kanye is a LOONEY. It will end, but it will not end well.

by Anonymous
6:12 pm - Jun 26, '12

Niggas HATE to see Black

Niggas HATE to see Black prosperity... Envy is 1 step from hate and clearly this bunch of losers have made that step. Damn shame!!!

by Anonymous
6:14 pm - Jun 26, '12

Madea rocks!!!

by ...
6:05 pm - Jun 26, '12

I have never paid to see a

I have never paid to see a Tyler Perry movie.........................and never will.

by Ok
5:41 pm - Jun 26, '12

I'm just glad I got my

I'm just glad I got my GRAVATAR nowwwwwww. So I can check you bitches on the daily and YOU know EXACTLY who it is. #checkmate TEAM KIM K!!!!

by Skeee_Wee
5:39 pm - Jun 26, '12

Yall are so focused on the

Yall are so focused on the 'mad haters' who dont like her. Let talk about all the hoes who worship the head whore. This IS a black thing. Why? Go to tmz and look at the comments all the white people there think she's a talentless slut. When they express their opinions they aren't 'mad' or 'haters' they are just calling a spade a spade. It's only on this website that people praise tramp. Get your lives people. Lol. Lowlife lovers. Smh

by Truth
5:17 pm - Jun 26, '12

I agree 100% I live in LA

I agree 100% I live in LA myself, I happen to be White & I don't like her. Tyler should have cast someone else.

by Anonymous
12:22 pm - Jun 28, '12

KIM IS GONNA DO KIM AND SHE

KIM IS GONNA DO KIM AND SHE WILL CONTINUE TO WIN! STOP HATING PERIOD. AND IF YOU REALLY LOOK AND SEE WHOS HATING IT'S USUALLY FAT, BROKE AND OR UGLY BITCHES!! WHEN U GOT MONEY AND LOOK GOOD U REALLY START TO LOVE KIM K! STOP HATING STEP YOUR GAME UP!!! DO YOU! KIM IS GONNA DO HER! PERIOD!

by Anonymous
4:59 pm - Jun 26, '12

He needs to defend dressing

He needs to defend dressing up like a beyotch and telling those dry, corny a$@ jokes.

by Anonymous
4:50 pm - Jun 26, '12

There is evidence of kim k

There is evidence of kim k calling her loyal fans idiots. That just proves how fake of a person she is. I hope it is revealed so people can see who she truly is and not who she pretends to be.

by Saucy&Sweet
4:43 pm - Jun 26, '12

Another thought......TP ain't

Another thought......TP ain't fooling no one when it comes to his real motives with BK. He is trying to get the exclusive to do a Whitney bio in the future. There will be a bunch of bootleg movies made just like they did to Elizabeth, Marilyn and Jacki O but Tyler want to do the "LADY SING THE BLUES" of them all. The one that is nominated for Oscars with the A-list star, not a lifetime knockoff. Diana Ross was nominated back in 1972 but didn't win. TP want the W.I.N. He is trying to get 1st hand account of what really went down. The 1 person there through it all with a front row sit was Bobbi K & Robin Crawford (till 2002). All the other movies will be stories told by two bid dealers & old D-list celebs Whitney use to smoke with but TP is after BK signature for exclusive rights and for her to NOT talk to no other directors or writers.

by Atl_Finest
4:35 pm - Jun 26, '12

I love Tyler Perry and I will

I love Tyler Perry and I will always support his films. Just such a great man.

by Angelba
4:26 pm - Jun 26, '12

White women might be vicious

White women might be vicious but black women are some of the most insecure. Stop trying to convince everybody Kim k is using the black race. That just sounds silly. Do you know how famous this woman is? The black race could be wiped out & she'd still be just as famous. That's no shade to any race, just the truth. She's built an empire. One business savvy woman for sure. And quit saying you don't like her because of all the men she's slept with.just say you don't Want to like her so you believe Every rumour put out there (which are usually dismissed on their Reality show). Every woman in showbiz has slept around according to the media.& the thing is she's not even rumoured to be w a million men. Its just her tape that people bring up which was done In private With her mate&wasn't leaked by her. I don't even watch the show regularly & I know that.From the show. Funny that people call her trashy because this woman has more class than half of Hollywood, just looking at the way she dresses & carries herself even. I sound like a fan. lol but seriously get off Kim! Atleast have a real reason for not liking her other than something Rumoured.

by Anonymous
4:20 pm - Jun 26, '12

First offf, kim aint white

First offf, kim aint white nor black the bitch is Armanian...second, without hanging around nicole richie (whos adopted daddy makes black music) and brandy back in the day and met ray j and got hella bread from fuckin on camera. kim got famous cuz her pussy used ray j dick.. yes she used niggas to get famous.. paris hilton ditched her ass before before she could say "thats hott"..then reggie now kanye.. i just read that kanye bitch ass west bought her thirsty ass momma a bently.. but i gotta keep it 100 kim is one beautiful woman.. i cant think of a more beautiful woman niether can any of my niggas.. if ray j was white and reggie was white and kanye was white and kris was black the bitch would have never made it past ray j..the way she dresses and carries herself is PURE damage control from fuckin on camera..duhhhhhh but she is veryy veryy veryy pretty with make up and nice clothes..

by SupaCaliFreshBoy
9:27 pm - Jun 26, '12

THANK YOU!! THE ONLY WOMEN

THANK YOU!! THE ONLY WOMEN WHO HATE KIM ARE FAT, BROKE AND UGLY. KIM IS GORGEOUS AND PRETTY/SECURE WOMEN LOVE HER LIKE I DO!;) STOP HATING AND STEP YOUR GAME UP!

by Anonymous
4:55 pm - Jun 26, '12

I agree, they hate Kim K, but

I agree, they hate Kim K, but they worship Chrissy, Evelyn and Tami. Smh These bitches are impossible.

by Skeee_Wee
4:54 pm - Jun 26, '12

Do you really think your rant

Do you really think your rant about someone you don't even know is going to change anyone's opinion about KK. FYI, there are a lot of white people who can't stand her either, so what's their excuse? Just because you like her doesn't mean everyone else has to, so please sit down and shudddup.

by Anonymous
4:24 pm - Jun 26, '12

thank you! can people hop off

thank you! can people hop off the kardashians' nutsacks they don't give a damn about you!

by Anonymous
5:06 pm - Jun 26, '12

LOL!! Kim K continues to win

LOL!! Kim K continues to win and the haters continue to hate, that is life. Like Tyler said we only have one life and we all need to live it. Worry about your own lives, this girl is living her dreams, if her eyes closed today or tommorrow, she would have lived, loved, traveled, and fulfilled many of her dreams. Can you say the same? Boycotting the movie will do nothing, she will bring her fans with her, a new audience possibly to the movie, for every 1 of you that choose not to support it, she has at least 10 supporters that will support it. The reason why the Kardashians continue to grow and prosper is because their fan base goes out and actually support what thely do, they purchase their products, they attend their events, unlike some of you folks, you claim to stan for people like Rihanna and Ciara and Beyonce, yet when they drop an album you don't even support them, they can't even make it to number 1 yet they have millions of followers. You people just don't get it, the people that don't support them will never support them, but the ones that do are loyal and they will continue to suppor them and there is absolutely nothing that you can do about it, so sitting on the sidelines and b*tching and moaning about it is not hurting them, use your time wisely and figure out how to get yours and how to live your live sto the fullest, for God sake. That said, I will be supporting Tyler and Kim both because I have an appreciation for both.

by Anonymous
4:19 pm - Jun 26, '12

BEAUTIFULLY SAID THANK YOU.

BEAUTIFULLY SAID THANK YOU. KIM IS GONNA DO KIM! YOU DO YOU! STOP HATING STEP YOUR GAME UP!

by Anonymous
4:58 pm - Jun 26, '12

So what your saying is that

So what your saying is that we can all have what we want in life if we bust it open on a sex tape, orchestrate a fake marriage, and deceive others in order to make our dreams come true? America, the land of opportunity...Hollyweird, the land of opportunists.