Meet the Parents: Tyler Perry Confirms Baby On the Way! + Who is Gelila Bekele?

The rumors are true! Tyler Perry is going to be a dad. As previously, last week rumors swirled that the 45-year-old movie director/actor and his girlfriend Gelila Bekele were expecting a child. Reportedly, Tyler shared the news with guests at his intimate birthday party at his Atlanta home.

Tyler confirmed the news on Friday, at the New York Film Festival, with the Associated Press, telling the outlet:

Good, good. We’re good. Very happy. She’s excited, I’m excited so we’re very happy.

For the nosey folk (*raises hand*), here are a few fun facts about Tyler’s future BM.