AndPerry’s net worth is higher than you might think.

Forbesestimates that there are 2,755 billionaires in the world.

In an interview withLevelnear the end of the tour, he was asked if he missed the much-beloved character.

Tyler Perry smiling

The star answered with a blunt no.

When the interviewer expressed incredulity, Perry insisted, “My hand to God.

I hated the costume, the wig, all of it.”

Tyler Perry talking

Perry was then asked how he felt about Madea at the beginning of his career.

“I was scared to death!

I watched Eddie Murphy and how he did his female characters.

Tyler Perry in Madea costume

I said I’ll try it once and that’s it,” Perry said.

“And it ended up being a $2 billion franchise.”

It was far from the first time he’d complained about the iconic character that launched his career.

The physicality of it is no fun."

“I’m tired, man, I’m tired,” he said about playing the role.

“We just gonna say goodbye in ‘19,” he said.

“I just don’t wanna be her age playing her.”

He stated: “Madea’s coming to Netflix!”

In February 2022, “A Madea Homecoming” premiered on the streaming platform.

Perhaps he’ll grow fond of the character once again after leaving the fat suit behind.