Tyler Perry, shown at the premiere of his film “Gone Girl” in New York on Friday, will soon be a 1st-time father.
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Rumors have surfaced that the 45-year-old Perry and girlfriend, Gelila Bekele, were expecting a child. But Perry had not made a public statement.
When questioned about the prospects Friday at the opening night of the New York Film Festival, Perry responded cheerfully.
Good, good. We’re good. Very happy. She’s super glad, I’m excited so we’re very happy,” Perry told The Associated Press.
Perry was walking the red carpet for his latest movie, “Gone Girl,” based on the best-selling novel.
Directed by David Fincher, the movie also stars Ben Affleck, Neil Patrick Harris and Rosamund Pike. Perry is the successful filmmaker behind the “Madea” franchise and the creator of several TV shows on Oprah Winfrey’s channel, OWN, additionally “The Haves and the Have Nots,” ‘For Better or Worse” and “If Loving You is Wrong.”